by Rowan | Last updated Aug 13, 2026 | Japanese Food & Drinks, Japan Cultural Experiences
When my parents visited me in Japan, my mother had one non-negotiable for her itinerary: Japanese steak. The reason? Back when I was in high school, we hosted some Japanese exchange students, and at the goodbye party, their teachers grilled steak from Costco for...
by Jessica | Last updated Jul 20, 2026 | Japan Itinerary, Summer in Japan, Uncategorized
Thinking about a summer trip to Japan’s northern island? Well, it’s an incredible idea. And one that the locals in Tokyo and Kyoto will envy, with Hokkaido being one of the most desirable summer vacation destinations in the country. Why? Because the weather is lovely,...
by Angelie | Last updated Jul 10, 2026 | Japan Travel
Kyoto tends to get filed under “serious” travel, the place you go for history and culture rather than fun, and I think that reputation puts a lot of parents off before they have even looked properly. Almost every year we visit family in Osaka over the...
by Angelie | Last updated Jul 8, 2026 | Japan Travel
When parents start researching things to do in Japan with kids for their trip, they usually end up frustrated, staring at a list of temples and shrines that look stunning in photographs but are absolute torture for an energetic five-year-old. Living in Japan and...
by Angelie | Last updated Jul 1, 2026 | Japan Experience Guides
Japan has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other country outside of France, and it is easy to spend an entire trip eating extraordinarily well without ever touching a kitchen. But as a resident here, I think traditional Japanese cuisine reveals itself most...
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