Comments on: Spam Omusubi http://www.toppa.com/nothing-but-words/all-things-japanese/japan-2007/spam-omusubi Project Advisor - Business Analyst - Technology Advisor - Methodologist - Solutions Advisor Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:54:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Mike http://www.toppa.com/nothing-but-words/all-things-japanese/japan-2007/spam-omusubi#comment-3939 Mike Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:01:04 +0000 http://www.toppa.com/travel/japan-2007/456#comment-3939 Hi Lauren. Assuming you're on a long flight from the US, I'd recommend knocking him out with some Benadryl. I normally wouldn't suggest something like that, but it's a very long flight (about 16 hours from the east coast) in a very confined space, so it's really tough on toddlers. Depending on the kid, you may need it to get him to take a nap anyway, as he may not otherwise be able to get comfortable and fall asleep. Give it a trial run before you get on the plane though - some kids actually get wired by Benadryl instead, which is not something you'd want to discover on the flight. Also, try to get a flight that arrives in the late afternoon or evening, Japan time. The flight is so long, and the time change so drastic (especially from the east coast of the US) that you'll probably want to sleep regardless of your body clock time. That will get you started on adjusting to the local time, and you don't have to endure trying to make your kid stay awake all day, right after a long flight. For your stay here, just try to plan your days so your son isn't strapped in a stroller all day. Most parts of Tokyo have parks, so try to work them into your daily plan, to give your son some time to run around. Be warned though, most Tokyo playgrounds are horrible. They are typically old, dirty, and sometimes even dangerous. They stand in remarkable contrast to the cleanliness and modernity of the rest of the city. You'll probably do better just seeking out some open green space rather than looking for playgrounds. Having said that, Tokyo does have a number of great places that are just for kids. A lot of my blog posts are about them - if you scroll through my blog you'll find them. Hi Lauren. Assuming you’re on a long flight from the US, I’d recommend knocking him out with some Benadryl. I normally wouldn’t suggest something like that, but it’s a very long flight (about 16 hours from the east coast) in a very confined space, so it’s really tough on toddlers. Depending on the kid, you may need it to get him to take a nap anyway, as he may not otherwise be able to get comfortable and fall asleep. Give it a trial run before you get on the plane though - some kids actually get wired by Benadryl instead, which is not something you’d want to discover on the flight.

Also, try to get a flight that arrives in the late afternoon or evening, Japan time. The flight is so long, and the time change so drastic (especially from the east coast of the US) that you’ll probably want to sleep regardless of your body clock time. That will get you started on adjusting to the local time, and you don’t have to endure trying to make your kid stay awake all day, right after a long flight.

For your stay here, just try to plan your days so your son isn’t strapped in a stroller all day. Most parts of Tokyo have parks, so try to work them into your daily plan, to give your son some time to run around. Be warned though, most Tokyo playgrounds are horrible. They are typically old, dirty, and sometimes even dangerous. They stand in remarkable contrast to the cleanliness and modernity of the rest of the city. You’ll probably do better just seeking out some open green space rather than looking for playgrounds.

Having said that, Tokyo does have a number of great places that are just for kids. A lot of my blog posts are about them - if you scroll through my blog you’ll find them.

]]> By: Lauren http://www.toppa.com/nothing-but-words/all-things-japanese/japan-2007/spam-omusubi#comment-3940 Lauren Tue, 13 Mar 2007 16:59:14 +0000 http://www.toppa.com/travel/japan-2007/456#comment-3940 Hi, I just found your site by searching Google for Japanese themed birthdays...your website is great. My son,also named Kai,will be two in May. My husband and I will be bringing him to Tokyo this summer. Any suggestions on how to make the trip easier on our son? Hi,

I just found your site by searching Google for Japanese themed birthdays…your website is great. My son,also named Kai,will be two in May. My husband and I will be bringing him to Tokyo this summer. Any suggestions on how to make the trip easier on our son?

]]> By: John Speno http://www.toppa.com/nothing-but-words/all-things-japanese/japan-2007/spam-omusubi#comment-3937 John Speno Fri, 02 Mar 2007 22:52:03 +0000 http://www.toppa.com/travel/japan-2007/456#comment-3937 Hmmm. On second thought...Maybe you could steal that sign for me. :-) I hear the japanese court system is a push over. Hmmm. On second thought…Maybe you could steal that sign for me. :-)
I hear the japanese court system is a push over.

]]> By: John Speno http://www.toppa.com/nothing-but-words/all-things-japanese/japan-2007/spam-omusubi#comment-3938 John Speno Tue, 20 Feb 2007 03:54:27 +0000 http://www.toppa.com/travel/japan-2007/456#comment-3938 The sign is beautiful. I wouldn't eat it either. Thanks! The sign is beautiful. I wouldn’t eat it either. Thanks!

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