Travel in Japan

For Japanese people, Studio Ghibli is an integral part of our childhoods. The comparison isn’t quite the same, but it is similar to Walt Disney movies in Western culture. Instead of Mickey Mouse, the Lion King or Finding Nemo, it is My Neighbour Totoro, Spirited Away or Ponyo in Japan. In November 2022, the brand-new …

Are you looking to fly into Japan on a budget this year? Zipair is a new budget airline that is taking the travel world by storm. This Zipair review article will tell you everything you need to know about flying your family to Tokyo on a budget in 2024. We Discuss What is Zipair? Zipair …

Flying to Japan or any international destination with kids can be a challenge, we’re not going to lie. Trying to get kids to sit still for eight or more hours will test the patience of any parent. The only thing that can get them used to it is experience, although an iPad full of movies …

Are you planning a family trip to Japan? If you are, you are probably starting to think about which cities to visit and what sites to see. Popular places like Tokyo and Osaka are obvious choices when visiting Japan with kids. Most of you will fly into one of these two cities to start your …

Pokemon: a true global phenomenon that is adored by both young and old. Nowhere is this more evident than in Pikachu’s birthplace of Japan. If you have visited Japan or are planning to, you have no doubt heard of the Pokemon Cafes. There is one located in Osaka and one in Tokyo and getting reservations …

At long last, Tokyo DisneySea’s Fantasy Springs area is complete and we were there for the opening week! Our daughter is a Disney Princess fanatic and Rapunzel and Elsa are her two favourites. So after years of waiting and all of the hype, what did we really think of Fantasy Springs? This Disney Fantasy Springs …

The question we most often get from friends or other parents is: how do you travel in Japan with kids? Is it kid-friendly? Is it safe? The answer is a little nuanced: yes, Japan is a kid-friendly country even for tourists. On the other hand, the other elements of travelling in a new country can …

When is the best time to travel to Japan? It is probably the question we are asked the most and for good reason! If you are planning a family trip to Japan, it’s usually not one you can just wing (pardon the pun). There are plenty of great times to go to Japan and certain …

By far, the number one question we get when asked about travelling in Japan is about the language. Many people are anxious about travelling to a place that uses a primary language other than English. This can be especially challenging when you are travelling with your little ones. Trust us when we say from experience: …