Strollers on subway stairs, konbini dinners, and the phrases that save the day.

Japan is one of the safest, most child-friendly countries on earth, but the unwritten rules around kids can trip up even experienced travelers.

By the end

You will be able to plan and survive a family trip to Japan — or understand how Japanese parents raise kids — without a single word of prior Japanese.

Who this is for

Parents, grandparents, and anyone traveling with kids to Japan, plus anyone curious about Japanese childhood and family life.