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Activities in each area will engage the hardest to please, from samurai workshops to short hikes around billowing volcanic vents and beach-hopping along idyllic coastlines. And above all, on a human level, Japan is one of the safest places in the world.     <\/p>\n\n<p>Having taken a mini-sabbatical with our young children (five and eight years old) to Japan, there are some practical considerations worth being aware of. Knowing these essential 10 things will help you plan your packing and prepare you for what to expect when on holiday or sabbatical with young children in Japan. <br\/><br\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Japan is an exceptionally accommodating destination for young children. Japanese people are remarkably welcoming, showering visiting children with trinkets and gifts. Clean facilities abound everywhere you go, whether in cities or remote countryside. 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