Following Lori’s inaugural report of the Traveling with Kids Series to Shinjuku, our next installment features the resort town of Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture. I brought my family of four there on a day trip to...

Whether it’s searching for the nearest restroom with a changing table or trying to find affordable activities that the whole family can enjoy, traveling with kids in Japan can be a challenge. Fortunately, while traveling throughout the country it’s common to find amenities that make family trips a pleasant experience, if you know where to look. There are also plenty of things to do that are geared specifically for children. In this blog series I'll be sharing what I’ve learned while taking trips with my family in Japan. Shinjuku, a ward of Tokyo, is one of the most popular places to visit in Japan and for that reason, I decided to plan a day trip there with my family.