Places to Go
-
Universal Studios Japan with Babies, Toddlers, and Small Kids
This article has been a long time coming! Now, after visiting Universal Studios Japan (USJ) countless times both with and without my daughter, I finally feel ready (and super excited) to share my…
-
Autumn Pumpkins in Tokyo: Visiting Yumenoshima Tropical Greenhouse Dome
If you’re looking for some autumn fun for your little one in Tokyo, then Yumenoshima Tropical Greenhouse Dome has got you covered. Located in Koto-ku, this greenhouse is a beautiful place to visit…
-
Tokyo DisneySea with a Toddler: Tips and Ride Reviews
Tokyo DisneySea is undeniably magical and a perfect place for parents to take children and make unforgettable memories. I’ve been fortunate enough to visit twice with my daughter when she was a toddler…
-
Adventure World and Sightseeing Spots with Kids in Shirahama (Wakayama, Japan)
I’ve been fortunate enough to live in Japan for over a decade and travel to 40 different prefectures. One place that I never thought I would travel to before I moved to Kansai,…
-
Japan Travel with Kids: Kanto Guide (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Ibaraki, Saitama, Gunma, Tochigi)
When people think of Japan, Tokyo is usually the first city to come to mind. However, there’s so much more to the Kanto region than just the capital. In this article, I’ll be…
-
Visiting Kids Plaza Osaka in Japan with a Toddler
If you’re looking for somewhere fun and educational indoors to take your toddler or small child in Osaka, look no further than Kids Plaza Osaka. My three-year-old daughter loved this interactive children’s museum…
-
Hotel Monterey: Kid-Friendly Resort in Okinawa
Last month, my family visited Okinawa and stayed at the Hotel Monterey Okinawa. I’ve been to Okinawa four times before, but this time would be my first time traveling with my daughter. My…
-
Hiking Nara’s Mount Yoshino for the Best Cherry Blossoms in Japan
During the second weekend of April, my family visited Mount Yoshino (吉野山) in Nara to take in their famed cherry blossoms, and it did not disappoint. This kind of topic isn’t something I…
-
Visiting Sanrio Puroland with a Toddler
In early August this year, my little family visited Sanrio Puroland for the first time. Sanrio Puroland is a Sanrio theme park and the ultimate place to visit if you’re a fan. Even…
-
Tokyo Disneyland with a Toddler: Tips and Ride Reviews
In my June newsletter, I mentioned that my daughter visited Tokyo Disneyland for the first time! (Psst, make sure to sign up for my monthly newsletter if you haven’t already! I talk more…