Have you ever looked at a souvenir you brought back from a trip and wondered, “Why oh why?” About a year ago, my almost-10-year-old son and I came back from an incredible trip from Japan. And we brought some souvenirs home with us. Before leaving, I’d read a ton online about travelers bringing back suitcases […]
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If you’re like me, your eyes are glazing over from researching things you’re going to do in Japan with your kids. I get it – you want your family trip to Japan to be perfect! Going to Disneysea will definitely be a hit with your kids, so let’s take a look at how you can
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Are you like me – a mamma who wants her kid’s trip to USJ to be perfect? Which means you’re spending a crazy amount of time researching things like: If so, you’re in the right place! I spent a day at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka with my almost 10-year-old as part of our 10
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My son and I recently had the opportunity to spend a few nights in a ryokan – a traditional Japanese inn – in Kyoto. We based ourselves for three nights in Kyoto’s Kagihei Ryokan. We appreciated our time in the family-run inn, and I wanted to share our experience so you can decide if a
If you’re planning a trip to Japan with a 10-year-old*, take a look at our itinerary for ideas and what we loved and wish we’d done differently. I’d traveled to Japan before (as a solo traveler in my 20s), but this was my first time visiting Japan with one of my children. We had an
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I know, you’re coming to Japan to see incredible temples, climb Mt. Fuji, and eat loads of sushi, but did you know you can also get a pair (or three!) of eyeglasses in just a few hours? Glasses were never on my list of souvenirs to bring home from Japan until I read about someone
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Are you pondering a trip to Tokyo with your kids, but wondering where you should stay? Maybe you’ve already booked your flight and now you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed with the size of Tokyo and the choices for hotels and apartments. Either way, let’s take a look at where you may want to stay in
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If you’re heading to Tokyo with your kids, get ready for some entertaining, interesting, and fun activities! I’ve spent time in Tokyo on my own, but my visit with my 9-year-old (he was just weeks away from turning 10) was even more magical. If you’re like me and spend hours and hours trying to make
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Konnichiwa! I just got back from a 10-day trip to Japan with my elementary age son. Pre-trip, I enjoyed reading about what others brought back from Japan, so here’s our list! But before I give it to you, here are a few tips to help you decide what to buy in Japan: What We Bought
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Are you heading to Japan with your child and trying to decide how to pack? There are many choices to make and you may be wondering: I’ve just returned from a trip to Japan with my almost-10 year old son. We spent 10 days in Japan and were in Tokyo (7 days), Kyoto (1 day),
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I’ve just come back from a visit to Japan with my 9-year-old, and I’ve already got the wheels spinning for a return trip with my two younger children. Why? Because Japan’s an amazing place to travel with kids – from toddlers to teens! Our family of five has enjoyed travel in some incredible places in
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