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Two pairs of glasses in hard cases on a stone surface. The cases are on top of a receipt from JINS in Japan.

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BUYING PROGRESSIVE GLASSES IN TOKYO – So Worth It!

July 18, 2026

On our last trip, I bought a couple of pairs of glasses in Tokyo, but…

View from the window of a room at HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort. Mt. Fuji in background, along with roller coasters and buildings.

HOTEL MYSTAYS FUJI ONSEN RESORT – Fuji-Q Convenience & Fuji Views

July 13, 2026

Are you trying to decide where to stay for your visit to Fuji-Q Highland? My…

Two boys stand in front of colorful sign for Fuji-Q. Behind are buildings, entrance tents, large rollercoasters, and Mt. Fuji at Fuji-Q Highland theme park in Japan.

FUJI Q-HIGHLAND – Our Family’s Experience (Including Ticket Purchase)

July 9, 2026

Are you trying to decide if Fuji-Q Highland is worth a spot in your Japan…

Boys walk toward the entrance gate at Fuji-Q Highland theme park in Japan. They are wearing coats. There is one worker at the entrance and no other guests.

HOW TO BUY TICKETS TO FUJI-Q HIGHLAND – Step-by-Step

July 8, 2026

If you’re planning a trip to Fuji-Q Highland and you’re feeling bewildered about buying tickets……

Tour guide with umbrella and two boys stand in anime shop in Tokyo. They are surrounded by glass display cases with anime figures.

AKIHABARA ANIME TOUR (TOKYO) WITH MAGICAL TRIP – Our Experience

June 17, 2026

On our recent trip to Japan, my two sons (ages 8 & 11) and I…

Grandmother, daughter, and grandsons stand with a kabuki statue in Tokyo, Japan.

VISITING JAPAN WITH GRANDPARENTS – Our Family’s Experience + Tips

May 21, 2026

This spring, I returned to Japan with my oldest son as an encore to our…

Boys in down jackets at an intersection in Akihabara, Tokyo. It's a cloudy day and there are few people on the sidewalks. Tall buildings with colorful signs across the street, along with an aboveground metro line.

AIRALO VS. UBIGI FOR JAPAN ESIM – Our Family’s Experience with Both

April 27, 2026

If you’re heading to Japan with your kids and you’re tired of researching ‘the best…

A fan's hand holds up a set of mini umbrellas inside Meiji Jingu baseball stadium on a cloudy day in Tokyo. The scoreboard shows a player running and 'HOMERUN!!'

TOKYO BASEBALL GAME WITH KIDS – Our Experience

April 21, 2026

Are you thinking of going to a baseball game in Tokyo with kids but want…

Souvenirs from Japan (including a knife, face masks, nail clippers, sunscreen, pens, and a notebook) on a white sheet.

JAPAN SOUVENIRS – Regrets & Favorites (1-Year Later)

May 5, 2025

Have you ever looked at a souvenir you brought back from a trip and wondered,…

Boy looking out at Tokyo Disneysea, at a boat in the water and dome-roofed buildings in the background.

VISITING TOKYO DISNEYSEA WITH KIDS – Quick Tips from a Mom

November 12, 2024

If you’re like me, your eyes are glazing over from researching things you’re going to…

Two hands with Power Up Bands in front of the colorful entrance to Super Nintendo World in Osaka, Japan.

A DAY AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN – Our Experience + Tips

November 7, 2024

Are you like me – a mamma who wants her kid’s trip to USJ to…

STAYING IN A RYOKAN IN KYOTO – Our Experience at Kyonoyado Kagihei (Traditional Japanese Inn)

November 5, 2024

My son and I recently had the opportunity to spend a few nights in a…

Boy walks down a pedestrian street in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan.

10 DAYS IN JAPAN WITH A 10-YEAR-OLD – Our Itinerary (with Regrets & Favorites)

November 5, 2024

If you’re planning a trip to Japan with a 10-year-old*, take a look at our…

Inside JINS eyeglasses shop in Tokyo, Japan. Glasses frames are on display on tables and there are people working at the register and in a room in the back. A woman waits at the cashier area.

HOW TO GET GLASSES IN TOKYO – In One Day!

November 4, 2024

I know, you’re coming to Japan to see incredible temples, climb Mt. Fuji, and eat…

WHERE TO STAY IN TOKYO WITH KIDS – Areas & Hotels

September 30, 2024

Are you pondering a trip to Tokyo with your kids, but wondering where you should…

Boy walks in the middle of the road (along with other pedestrians) in the middle of Tokyo. Trees and colorful, tall buildings line the road.

THINGS TO DO IN TOKYO WITH A 10-YEAR OLD KID (+ Map & Tips)

September 10, 2024

If you’re heading to Tokyo with your kids, get ready for some entertaining, interesting, and…

Pile of souvenirs from Japan on a terracotta floor. The souvenirs include Air Jordans, matcha candies, a bento box, a Pokémon t-shirt, face masks, shampoo, eyeglasses, bathbombs, and pens.

SOUVENIRS FROM JAPAN – What We Brought Back

May 7, 2024

Konnichiwa! I just got back from a 10-day trip to Japan with my elementary age…

Boy walks down pedestrian street in Tokyo, Japan. Restaurants on either side and a few other pedestrians are on the street.

PACKING LIST FOR 10 DAYS IN JAPAN WITH A 9-YEAR OLD

May 6, 2024

Are you heading to Japan with your child and trying to decide how to pack? …

Boy with backpack and carry-on bag waits on the track as the shinkansen pulls up at the station in Japan.

9 REASONS TO VISIT JAPAN WITH KIDS (+ Reasons You Should Skip a Visit)

May 6, 2024

I’ve just come back from a visit to Japan with my 9-year-old, and I’ve already…