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Goshuin in Kyoto
Temples, shrines and the small details that make a record of a visit.
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Kodokan Youth Judo Summer Course: August 2026
Three days of practice, listening to instruction and learning alongside other young judoka form the core of TokyoWaltz’s record of the Kodokan Youth Judo Summer Course. The…
Goshuin in Kyoto: Temples, Shrines and a Record of a Visit
During TokyoWaltz’s July 22–25, 2026 visit to Kyoto and Uji, a goshuin collection began with a book bought at Kinkaku-ji and a case found at Byodo-in. Those…
BørneLund at Grand Front Osaka: Indoor Play in Umeda
BørneLund Asobi no Sekai at Grand Front Osaka combines a shop with the indoor KID-O-KID play space. TokyoWaltz visited on July 21, 2026, recording time spent moving,…
First Skateboard Lessons at Yumenoshima: Booking, Equipment and What to Expect
Phone booking, equipment loans and what to bring for a first skateboard lesson at Yumenoshima, with notes from family visits.
Naeba or Ishiuchi Maruyama? A Family Ski Trip Comparison
A family comparison of beginner slopes, longer runs, transport, places to stay and meal breaks at Naeba and Ishiuchi Maruyama.