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In Japan, the trend of people moving from the countryside to large cities is as strong as ever. Especially difficult is the overconcentration in Tokyo, meaning that both people and...
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In Japan, the trend of people moving from the countryside to large cities is as strong as ever. Especially difficult is the overconcentration in Tokyo, meaning that both people and...
When we have guests who have teenager I LOVE helping them plan out their itinerary! The first time I visited Japan, I was 15 years old and it was a 2 week school group visit… The p...
Robo-Robo (aka, Robot) Park is one of our favourite Tokyo neighbourhood playgrounds.It’s just a small piece of land with a rainbow of slides, a few climbing options and a giant rol...
Between the time of finding out I was about to spend one year in Japan as an exchange student, I remember that there was some kind of casual information session. A school hall so...
Tokyo provides fascinating experiences for dining, shopping, entertainment and classic sightseeing spots such as Ueno, Asakusa, Shinjuku, and Shibuya will always be popular, but he...
Just a little FYI : Uber is almost always more expensive than taxis in Japan and are often hard to come by. Tokyo is a big city like New York. You just hail a taxi… The post TOKYO...
This blog post contains some affiliate links. This means that I will receive a small commission if you book a hotel or make a purchase using one of my links – at no additional… T...
PLEASE NOTE THAT RED TOKYO HAS NOW CLOSED DOWN (AS OF LATE APRIL 2026) Red Tower Tokyo is located inside Tokyo Tower and is a large VR game and arcade theme park over 3 floors.… Th...
Tips for when heading out to Tokyo Tower with kids ( and the surrounding area.)I actually wouldn’t add Tokyo Tower to my MUST SEEs in Tokyo but… it is a lovely place to go with… Th...
Have you ever reached Tokyo and felt excited about food, streets, lights, and local life, all at the same time? This city has a very warm way of welcoming people. From a calm morni...
Tokyo’s luxury residential areas are concentrated across six central wards: Minato, Shibuya, Chiyoda, Shinjuku, Shinagawa, and Meguro. Prime neighborhoods include Azabu, Hiroo, Rop...
Tokyo is not just a fabulous place for seeking Harajuku girls, robots and colourful cakes. There are so many stunning places to also take in a more traditional side of Japan witho...
7 SURPRISES WHEN YOU VISIT A JAPANESE SUPERMARKET I’m a huge Will & Grace fan and I always think of that tongue in cheek quote :“Well, yeah. Why else go to foreign countries? Y...
A child in a traditional kimono stands between glowing robotic figures that connect people at Shinjuku Chuo Park, one of 12 light art installations at Tokyo Lights 2026,…
Oh… and by ‘playcentres we love’ I really mean ‘I love!’ because, let’s be honest, I’m the one who:– has to get us there-decides if it is/was worth the money-decides if it is safe...
If the idea of touristy Japan is not the reason you’ve planned your visit at all… I think that you will love this post so much. 3 ways to experience Japan like a local, even… The p...
None of these Japan travel mistakes are going to be earth shattering… by any means …but I hear about and see these things happening many times over so I thought it may be worth sha...
PREPARING FOR YOUR TIME IN JAPAN Okay ….so here are my basic “beginner tips” when starting from scratch when preparing for your trip to Japan.I also have a blog post on how to star...
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Japan’s average annual salary reached a record ¥4.78 million (~$30,250 USD) in the most recent National Tax Agency survey (up 3.9%), the highest figure since records began in 1949....
I just wanted to give a few short notes of caution for people wanting to buy electronics, hardware or home appliances in Japan. Just be sure to check the following matters before h...
Roppongi is fabulous for families – whether you stay or visit. Here are my recommendations for places to stay with kids in Roppongi. Here is where I recommend heading if you have...
If you’re looking to Tokyo Skytree with kids, you’ll also want to be armed with all of the other activities and cafes within and around the Skytree Complex. There is so much to do....
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