If your kids have ever waved a Joy-Con controller, built a Mario Kart track in your living room, or begged for “just one more level,” the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto might be right up their alley. But is the Nintendo Museum worth visiting with kids? We recently visited with our family to find out. The …
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Ghibli Park Review: Is It Worth Visiting With Kids? (2026)
If your family loves Studio Ghibli movies, visiting Ghibli Park in Japan might sound like a dream come true. But is it worth adding to your Japan itinerary, especially when you’re travelling with kids? During our family’s winter trip to Japan, we managed to visit three areas of Ghibli Park: Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse, Dondoko Forest …
JAL vs ANA: Which Airline Is Better for Flying to Japan With Kids?
Flying to Japan with kids can be a challenge, especially when you’re looking at a long-haul flight of eight hours or more. Keeping little ones entertained, getting everyone comfortable and making it through the airport with luggage in tow can test even the most patient parent. That said, the more you travel with kids, the …
Airalo Japan eSIM Review (2026): Is Airalo Worth It in Japan?
Disclosure: This article contains our Airalo referral code, YVONNE0598. If you use our code when purchasing an Airalo eSIM, we may receive a referral benefit at no additional cost to you. Getting a local SIM card when travelling internationally used to be one of the more annoying parts of travelling. You had to find a …
Is Japan Airlines (JAL) Family Friendly? A Complete Guide for Travelling Parents
Travelling internationally with children can feel overwhelming, especially when choosing an airline that will genuinely support families. From bassinets and kid-friendly meals to staff attitudes and seat comfort, the airline you fly can make or break your journey. If Japan is on your family travel list in 2026, you may be wondering: Is Japan Airlines …
Pokemon Cafe Review (2026) – Is It Worth the Hype?
Pokémon: 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 Pokémon Cafes. There is one located in Osaka and one in Tokyo, and getting reservations …
How to Buy Yakult Swallows Tickets Before Visiting Japan
Getting your hands on NPB baseball tickets before visiting Japan is not always an easy task. I would be lying if I said that getting tickets to some games can be nearly impossible before you get to Japan. For most visitors to Japan, the first stop is Tokyo. If you have a few days, I’ll …
Japan Rail Pass Review: Is the JR Pass Still Worth It in 2026?
Japan, a country that is renowned for its juxtaposition of modernism and traditional culture, is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Visitors come from every corner of the world to marvel at its beauty and unique cultural heritage. After years of travelling around Japan and spending some of my life there, I am …
ANA Tebura Review: Japan’s Best Luggage Delivery Service
Travelling around Japan is a life-changing experience. Travelling around Japan with all of your luggage in tow is a different kind of experience. Walking for miles, lugging your suitcase onto a busy subway train, or wheeling it through endless mobs of people as you try to get to your next destination. There’s already minimal space …
Narita Express Review: Is It Worth It? (N’EX Review)
Point of view: You’ve landed in Japan at Narita International Airport after a long cross-ocean flight. Great! Time to start shopping and raiding convenience stores, right? Well, not exactly. For those who have landed at Narita, you will quickly realize you need to travel to Tokyo to get your trip started. One of the most …









