Japan

Each spring, Japan’s stunning cherry blossoms are always a great draw, and this year, they are expected to appear a little earlier. Japan is known for its nationally-revered pink cherry blossoms, known locally as “sakura.” The blossoms…

Tokyo is a fascinating mixture of ultra-modern and traditional Japanese culture with a number of unique and fascinating attractions. A mixture of traditional Japanese culture and ultra-modern architecture and technology, Tokyo is…

It’s time to explore beyond Tokyo’s concrete jungle to its neighboring cities and destinations. One of the most popular Tokyo day trips is Hakone, located 100 kilometres from the Japanese capital. With three kids in tow including a twin…

When we travel with our three kids we try to teach them about the popular customs and beliefs of the places we're visiting. After all, one reason we travel is to gain a greater appreciation of different cultures! On our trip to Japan, this…

When planning a holiday to Japan visitors first add Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka to their must-visit places. This past summer, my family visited all three cities but also ventured outside to see a different side of Japan. Believe it or not, not…

Are you and your family heading to Kyoto? If, so it's a great start to experiencing the culture of Japan! I recently returned from a week-long stay in the city with my three children, a 7-year-old and 2-year-old twins, and I can say…

Japan never runs out of concept restaurants and if you’re looking for quirky and a taste of Japan’s kawaii culture, head of to Harajuku in Tokyo’s Shibuya district. Harajuku is more synonymous with gothic-unconventional fashionistas, but…