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Catching and Raising Insects: A Popular Hobby for Kids in Japan

Cardboard Modeling to Feed the Imagination

Local Communities and Monitoring Services Support Children in Doing Things Independently

Time to Take a Trip? Here Are Some of Japan's Most Popular Spots for a Purrfect Encounter

Run Wild at an Adventure Playground

The Hidden Treasures Inside Capsule Toys — Even Adults Love Them

Looking After the Earth Together: What We Can Do Right Now to Help the Environment

Crispy Fried Hot Snacks from Convenience Stores

Extracurricular Learning in Modern Times

Special Feature on Schools in Japan: Classroom Duties

Get a Hands-on Feel for the Job of Your Dreams with Work Experience!

Disaster Education in Japan: Preparing for Natural Disasters to Protect Kids’ Lives

Japanese Candy Has an Amazing Taste and Appearance

Cosmetics and Makeup Are Popular Among Fashionable Early Teens!

Try Making Komugi Nendo—Flour Clay Is Used in Uniquely Japanese Education—You Can Do It at Home!

Home Video Games that You Enjoy by Moving Your Body

Railway Museums Let You Learn About Railroad Technology and History with Hands-on Sessions

Cute Squeeze Toys Have a Fuwa-Fuwa and Puni-Puni Feel

Making Science Feel More Familiar Through Experiments—Science Shows and Experimental Classes

Learning the Fun of Science Through Manga

Tasty and fun! Explore a Diverse Selection of Japanese Sweets and Snacks

Let Your Imagination Run Wild in the World of Origami

Drinks straight from the tap!?

Sleeping Surrounded by Books – Bookstores and Libraries that Double as Accommodation

Ecologically-friendly Grass Cutting - Using Goats and Sheep!

Lucky Cats - Maneki-neko

Experience Monozukuri (Manufacturing) While Having Fun

Get with the Rhythm as the World Opens up to a New Generationof Rope Jumping

Beloved Kaiju (monsters)

The Excitement of Getting Together on Sports Day

Money Boxes in Japan Get Smiles and Are Fun Like Toys!

Everyone's Favorite, a Mouth-Watering Lunch Menu Every Day!

Doing More Difficult Kendama Tricks!

Japan's Fireworks for Kids Light up Summer Gardens

Studying with Manga

Models on Memorable Days at Children's Photo Studios!

Straps – Adding a Personal Touch

Snow Festivals – Fun that Will Even Blow the Cold Away

Shogi – A Japanese Game Match

SHOKUGAN - the Spread of the Small Toy World

Exploration from the Sky! Tokyo Observatories

KYOGEN FOR KIDS - Challenging the Art of Laughter

Grow to Love Maths with the Abacus –
A Handy Calculator

Crazy about Nail Art on Their Days Off!

I Want to Become a Train Driver!"—Learning about Railroads...

Summer Festivals in Japan—Blow Away the Summer Heat!

" Shodo, Japanese Calligraphy"—A Dynamic Expression of Oneself

Fun and Delicious “Happy Meal”!

Children's Fashion Magazines For Girls Who Want to Look Cute

Experiencing Space Discovering Starry Sky

Hina-matsuri : Doll Festival Wishing Good Health & Happiness for Girls

Bento: Box Lunch
The Food You Like, Where You Like It

Wadaiko,: Japanese Drums
Thundering & Dramatic Performance

Haiku: World’s Shortest Form of Poetry

Candy Paradise for Kids

Ninja: Mystery and Legend of Hero

Kendo: The Way of the Sword and Samurai Spirit

Robotic Kids: Paving Way for Future Robotics Leaders

Anime Theme Parks: Where Dreams Come to Life

School Uniform-Style Fashion

Hyakunin Isshu Karuta: Japanese Traditional Poetry Card Game

Giant Characters Spring to Life

Japanese Stationery—Kawaii and Fun to Use

Japanese Footwear: Fashionable and Good for Health

Japan: A Land of Superheroes

Stickers, Stickers, Stickers!

Randoseru: More than just an Ordinary Schoolbag

Koinobori Swim Breezily Across the Sky

Japanese Kids' Fashion

A Japanese Journey to the Stars

Japanese Kids Learning Road Safety the Fun Way

Japanese Ways of Having Fun with Art

Craftsmanship For Kids

Japan's Amazing Aquariums

Meet Some of Manga's Coolest Characters

Disaster Prevention Training

Capsule Toys

Paper Toys

A Town Where You Can Meet Kitaro

Poppets Town'

New Japanese Animé Feature Films

‘Jewelpet’

Cream Decorating Toy Sets

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