Travel in Japan

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 …

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 …

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 …

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,” then visiting the new Nintendo Museum in Kyoto will probably be at the top of their Japan travel wishlist. The Nintendo Museum offers both new and old fans of the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Travelling to Japan is all the rage right now and for good reason: the flights are cheap and most currencies are strong against the Yen. For our family, we try to get back to Japan at least once a year. If you are travelling with kids, you will need to find ways to entertain them. …

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: …