{"id":24125,"date":"2019-06-07T12:12:32","date_gmt":"2019-06-07T11:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/?p=24125"},"modified":"2026-02-27T09:41:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T09:41:24","slug":"japan-in-summer-top-tips-for-travelling-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/07\/japan-in-summer-top-tips-for-travelling-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan in summer: Top tips for travelling with kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Like this post? 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Luckily though, with a whole calendar of events to keep little ones entertained, summer is a great time to pack up the kids and head to Japan.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Japan in summer: Top tips for travelling with kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Festivals<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-half-width wp-image-19279\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Meiji-Jingu-07.11.04-5-720x478.jpg\" alt=\"Little girl at Meiji Jingu\" width=\"720\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Meiji-Jingu-07.11.04-5-720x478.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Meiji-Jingu-07.11.04-5-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Meiji-Jingu-07.11.04-5-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Meiji-Jingu-07.11.04-5-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Meiji-Jingu-07.11.04-5-564x374.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Meiji-Jingu-07.11.04-5-1200x796.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Meiji-Jingu-07.11.04-5-900x597.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Meiji-Jingu-07.11.04-5-1440x955.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Meiji-Jingu-07.11.04-5-390x259.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Meiji-Jingu-07.11.04-5-780x517.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Meiji-Jingu-07.11.04-5-510x338.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Meiji-Jingu-07.11.04-5.jpg 1544w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the best parts about travelling in summer is being around the buzz of the most exciting time of year &#8211; festival season. As well as marvelling at the elaborate costumes, thrum of traditional music, games (for the young and young at heart) and mammoth firework displays, kids are often encouraged to join in. Festivals also tend to finish before bedtime, and they\u2019ll certainly sleep well after all that.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> You don\u2019t have to make a beeline for the big-hitters of the festival season. They can get very crowded and you might find trains packed with other families all with the same idea &#8211; look out for local events for something a little more low-key.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Clothing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19268\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19268\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-half-width wp-image-19268\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Nick-Oldridge-2-720x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Nick-Oldridge-2-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Nick-Oldridge-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Nick-Oldridge-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Nick-Oldridge-2-564x423.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Nick-Oldridge-2-390x293.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Nick-Oldridge-2-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Nick-Oldridge-2-510x383.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Nick-Oldridge-2.jpg 788w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19268\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Nick Oldridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Summer is a stuffy time in Japan, so be prepared. Do as the Japanese do and pick up a cotton <em>yukata<\/em> for girls, or a <em>jimbe<\/em> for boys. Not only will the kids look the part, but they\u2019re great for keeping cool too.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Stay hydrated<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It goes without saying, but be sure to keep an eye on those fluid levels. Take a refillable water bottle everywhere you go &#8211; tap water is safe to drink in Japan and readily available in every cafe and hotel.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also a reason you\u2019ll find re-hydrating drinks in every vending machine (and vending machines on just about every corner) \u2013 they\u2019re a great way to stay fresh on those humid days. Look out for Aquarius and Pocari sweat, packed with magical electrolytes. Plastic isn&#8217;t widely recycled in Japan, so we recommend always opting for a can if available.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Water parks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-half-width wp-image-18378\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/SwimmingPool4-720x478.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/SwimmingPool4-720x478.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/SwimmingPool4-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/SwimmingPool4-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/SwimmingPool4-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/SwimmingPool4-564x374.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/SwimmingPool4-1200x797.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/SwimmingPool4-900x598.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/SwimmingPool4-390x259.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/SwimmingPool4-780x518.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/SwimmingPool4-510x339.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/SwimmingPool4.jpg 1342w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Next best thing to drinking bucketfuls of water? Swimming, sliding and playing in it! You don\u2019t have to travel far to cool down either &#8211; there are plenty of water parks in Tokyo alone.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Try all the <em>kakigori<\/em> and ice cream<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-half-width wp-image-20687\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ice-cream-720x406.jpg\" alt=\"ice cream in Japan\" width=\"720\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ice-cream-720x406.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ice-cream-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ice-cream-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ice-cream-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ice-cream-564x318.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ice-cream-1200x677.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ice-cream-900x508.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ice-cream-1440x812.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ice-cream-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ice-cream-780x440.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ice-cream-510x288.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll take any excuse to indulge in one of Japan&#8217;s incredible ice creams, and getting a little respite from the heat seems like a pretty solid one to us. Japan has an enormous number of flavours &#8211; it could take a whole lifetime to try them all (we&#8217;re up for the challenge) &#8211; but choose wisely, some are definitely better than others. We&#8217;re not sure miso was ever meant to be infused with dairy&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><em>Kakigori<\/em> is equally as tasty as ice cream and ubiquitous across Japan. One bowl of this flavoured shaved ice and you\u2019ll cool down in no time \u2013 just be prepared for a spot of brain freeze&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Take a day trip<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-half-width wp-image-16368\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Beach-along-Izu-Peninula-720x481.jpg\" alt=\"Beach along Izu Peninula\" width=\"720\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Beach-along-Izu-Peninula-720x481.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Beach-along-Izu-Peninula-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Beach-along-Izu-Peninula-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Beach-along-Izu-Peninula-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Beach-along-Izu-Peninula-564x377.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Beach-along-Izu-Peninula-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Beach-along-Izu-Peninula-900x601.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Beach-along-Izu-Peninula-1440x961.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Beach-along-Izu-Peninula-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Beach-along-Izu-Peninula-780x521.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Beach-along-Izu-Peninula-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Believe it or not, Tokyo is not actually very far from the coast. Leave the capital for some much needed sea breezes in beachy Kamakura or the Izu Peninsula.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Summer food<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24126\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24126\" style=\"width: 312px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24126\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Nagashi_somen_1_by_jmurawski.jpg\" alt=\"Nagashi somen\" width=\"312\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Nagashi_somen_1_by_jmurawski.jpg 512w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Nagashi_somen_1_by_jmurawski-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Nagashi_somen_1_by_jmurawski-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Nagashi_somen_1_by_jmurawski-390x520.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Nagashi_somen_1_by_jmurawski-510x680.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24126\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 jmurawski<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s not all about subsisting on ice cold desserts, have you heard of <em>somen<\/em>? Served with a cold broth, this noodle dish is just the ticket in the summer. Even better is <em>nagashi-somen <\/em>when lunchtime becomes a game \u2013 get ready with your chopsticks and catch the noodles as they whizz past in a tube of bamboo.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Don\u2019t do too much<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We know what it\u2019s like. You\u2019ve travelled thousands of miles to see Japan, but it doesn\u2019t mean you have to see it all. Rushing from place to place to tick off everything on the wishlist isn\u2019t the best way to explore with kids. Get into the swing of things with a leisurely breakfast, energy you\u2019ll need later in the heat, and allow plenty of time to get around. It is a holiday after all.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Buy hand towels\/handkerchiefs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1833 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/img_0624-e1559729070669.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"558\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/img_0624-e1559729070669.jpg 558w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/img_0624-e1559729070669-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/img_0624-e1559729070669-390x292.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/img_0624-e1559729070669-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no delicate way to say this: you\u2019re likely to get sweaty. Train rides, walking between sights, stopping to rest your legs\u2026<\/p>\n<p>In Japan they\u2019ve come up with <em>tenugui<\/em>, a practical, yet pretty, solution. These pieces of cloth, adorned with lovely prints, can be used for just about anything. Headscarf? Check. Gift wrap? Check. Tapestry, souvenir, martial arts accessory? Check, check, check.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Smaller people top tips<\/h2>\n<p>With short legs and even shorter attention spans, preparation for tots is essential.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Indoor play areas<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-half-width wp-image-19259\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/P1000214-720x540.jpg\" alt=\"Toddler in Tokyo skyscraper\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/P1000214-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/P1000214-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/P1000214-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/P1000214-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/P1000214-564x423.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/P1000214-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/P1000214-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/P1000214-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/P1000214-390x293.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/P1000214-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/P1000214-510x383.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While it might go against our natural urge to insist kids \u2018play outside and get some fresh air!\u2019, but in the height of Japan&#8217;s summer, you&#8217;ll appreciate a few hours under the chill of air conditioning. Big department stores have cool indoor play areas where kids can work off some of that energy.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Take toys<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Imagine not being able to enjoy the latest blockbusters on a flight; time would go very slowly. That\u2019s why it\u2019s worth taking as many toys as you can for little ones on the plane. From 3+ they should be fine to watch some kids&#8217; shows, but there&#8217;s no harm in packing a few surprise treats too.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Plan naptime<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>On the subject of in-flight entertainment, the best way to pass the time (for adults and children alike) is getting some shut-eye. If kids can stay awake before the flight, they\u2019re more likely to drift off in the air.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Nappies!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, nappies won\u2019t be a problem once you\u2019re at your destination, but don\u2019t underestimate how difficult they can be to get hold of at airports. Once you\u2019re at the gate, it\u2019s game over\u2026 (hard-won experience from parents at InsideJapan).<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Try Japanese baby snacks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Japan is a gastronomic paradise for adults, but little kids can take foodie journeys of their own. There is a whole host of baby biscuits to choose from and it will be fun for your little one to learn new tastes. 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