Tokyo is a vibrant place that celebrates different kinds of events and is home to dozens of festivals every year. The month of June is considered to be a low season for travel as children are normally in school and attractions are not that crowded, making it a great time to visit. If you are…

Just like any other country, Japan started with traditional toys. These are folk toys reflecting each region’s custom, history, and legend. Later on, modern toys emerged. The toy industry grew rapidly due to the country’s strict quality verification system. Although the number of children in Japan is rapidly decreasing, Japanese toys continue to maintain a…

The International Tokyo Toy Show is only held once every two years here in Japan. Situated in beautiful futuristic Odaiba, the event showcases the latest and greatest in toy innovations and is in the perfect setting for it. Held free of charge during the June 11th and 12th weekend of 2016 at Tokyo Big Sight,…