Mana's Guide to Tokyo

Meet Mana, a Tokyo-based mom of four, as she shares her favorite family-friendly spots around the city with the Elodie MONDO Stroller.

Hello Mana, Tell us about yourself!

Hi! I’m Mana, a mom of four (ages 9, 8, 2 and 5 months) living in Tokyo. We share our daily life on YouTube, and my kids bring me so much joy and energy every single day!

When is the best time of year to visit Japan?

Spring! The cherry blossoms make the whole city smile. It’s the perfect season for walks and family outings.

Stroller friendly spots for breakfast, lunch and dinner with your family?

These are my top places:

GarbTokyo: This café has spacious terrace seating, perfect for strollers. Their chiffon cake is one of my all-time favorites. After exploring around Tokyo Station, it’s the ideal place to relax with a cup of tea and a dessert.

100 hon no Spoon: A super family-friendly restaurant. They offer free baby food crafted by the chef and serve half-size meals for kids. We’ve been coming here since my older kids were little — it’s a longtime favorite!

Any favourite park or playground?

Our favorite park is “Hibiya park”. It’s easy to access by car (there’s a parking area) and there’s even a café inside. After running around, we always enjoy a little break there.

For rainy days, KID-O-KID is our go-to indoor play space. They have trampolines, ball pits, and spinning equipment — so much fun!
My husband and I love joining the kids in play, seeing the world through their eyes.

Where do you go shopping?

Blossom39 is my favorite store! They carry so many cute baby items — especially Elodie products. I always pick up Elodie goodies here.

Essentials to bring in your stroller and changing bag?

We never go out without a stroller — even if it's just around the neighborhood. I love using an organizer — it holds everything: diapers, pacifiers, towels, and much more.

When I’m not carrying a bag, I toss my wallet and phone into the organizer too. I even keep a few band-aids in the side pocket!

What is your favourite feature on the Elodie MONDO Stroller?

It’s the cutest stroller I’ve ever had! Lightweight, compact, and with deep sunshade coverage — perfect for Tokyo life. People often ask where I got it. And even the little Elodie pocket comes in handy!

When baby gear is cute, it lifts a mom’s mood too — and the Elodie MONDO Stroller does exactly that.

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