Tokyo Family Fun

It’s almost time for grilling. Grilling in Japan isn’t the same as back home, but it gets the job done. Just some good weather, a barbecue, and some lovely refreshments are all I need to make my weekend complete. That said, I firmly believe that the best barbecue is the one you grill yourself. You may think this would be difficult in the city, with limited yard and garden space, but in actual fact, there are plenty of spots around Tokyo to get your grill on. Sona Area Tokyo BBQ Garden This barbecue area in Ariake is perfect for those of you who have absolutely no equipment, including food. You can turn up at Sona Area Tokyo BBQ Garden empty-handed, and for a fee, you can rent equipment – including tarps for sitting on and under – and buy the food to cook. The length of stay is restricted to three hours. Where: 3 Chome-8-35 Ariake, Koto Website: https://www.herofield.com/bbq/sonaarea/  Showa Memorial Park Like the Sona Area BBQ Garden above, Showa Memorial Park is great for inner-city barbecuing if you have no equipment. You can rent entire BBQ sets, including utensils, and buy dinner platters, including seafood, noodles, or (of course) meat. Pets…