5 Popular Akihabara Anime Shops You Can't Miss
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A review of Akihabara’s popular anime shops: Don Quijote, Animate, Volks Akihabara Hobby Paradise 2, Akiba Cultures Zone, and Kotobukiya
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A Complete Guide to the World’s Largest Gashapon Store in Japan
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Ikebukuro’s Bandai Namco Cross Store houses over 3,000 Gashapon machines filled with small toys, figurines, and other fun collectibles. The majority of Gashapon machines range from 300 to 500 yen; however, the Premium Gashapon machines have prizes that go up to 1,500 yen.
Read MoreGet the Full Uniqlo Experience at Their Biggest 12-Story Flagship Store in Tokyo Ginza
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A look inside at the world’s largest Uniqlo Flagship store in Ginza. It’s an impressive lifestyle and shopping hub with a total of 12 floors including Uniqlo Coffee and Ginza Collaboration products.
Read More6 Fun Things To Do in Ginza Tokyo - Japan
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Ginza Tokyo is lively and filled with things to do. Explore a unique Art Aquarium Museum or dine at an underground Yakitori Bar. We list 6 fun things to do in Ginza that won’t disappoint.
Read MoreThe Perfect 2 Day Itinerary for Tokyo Japan
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There are so many things to see and do in Tokyo that it's hard to narrow down what to do if you only have a couple of days to spend in this iconic city but if that’s all the time you have, we have the perfect 2-day itinerary for you. We grew up in Japan and still visit on a regular basis, so these are our recommendations from a tourist and local's perspective.
Read MoreThe Complete Guide to Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Tokyo
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Our complete guide to Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Tokyo. The Roastery is spread over four floors and combines traditional Japanese design elements with modern aesthetics. It is unquestionably a unique and memorable experience, especially for coffee enthusiasts.
Read MoreA Step-by-Step Guide to Purchasing and Adding Money To A Suica Card
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A step-by-step guide on how to purchase and add a Suica card to your smartphone.
Read MoreThe Art Aquarium Museum Ginza - A New Tokyo Attraction
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A mesmerizing Art Aquarium Museum with created spaces where people can admire goldfish as living pieces of art. If you are a photographer, it’s also a great space to capture beautiful images.
Read MoreOur Raving Review of the AC Hotel Ginza Tokyo by Marriott
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A review of our 3-night accommodation at the AC Hotel Ginza Tokyo by Marriott. We stayed in a spacious double twin room that was approximately 323 square feet.
Read More7 Things We Love About Japanese Family Restaurants
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What is a Japanese family restaurant? In Japan, we call it famiresu (ファミレス), which is short for family restaurant and it’s somewhat similar to chain restaurants in the U.S. Here is our list of seven things we love about Japanese family restaurants.
Read MoreTop 5 Things To Do in Narita City, Japan
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A fantastic list of places to visit in Narita city whether you’re a first-timer to Japan or a returning visitor.
Read MoreForget Sushi and Stop By A Japanese Bakery Instead
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A bakery might not be the first place that comes to mind for most people planning their trip to Japan, but it’s always a must for us. The variety of pastry and baked goods is not only delicious but you’ll encounter unique concoctions as well.
Read MoreShopping and Dining at Aeon Mall in Narita Japan
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Aeon is a famous shopping mall where locals and tourists can enjoy dining and shopping at supermarkets, fashion brand stores, drugstores, bookstores, and more. It’s only 20 minutes by bus from Narita International Airport.
Read MoreBoso no Mura - Cosplay with Edo Period Theme Open Air Museum
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Boso no Mura is located in Narita, close to the Narita airport, and you can rent kimonos while exploring the open-air museum and learning about the Edo period.
Read MoreA Tour of a Japanese Supermarket - Beisia
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A complete guide and tour of Japanese supermarket Beisia - home goods, toys, pet supplies, and more!
Read MoreWhat To Wear and Pack for Japan in October
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In October, long-sleeved shirts or lightweight sweaters are ideal for sunny afternoons. For chillier days a light coat will keep you cozy and comfortable. Here is what we ended up wearing during our two-week trip from October 4th through October 18th.
Read MoreConsider Shopping at Japan's Classy 100 Yen Shop - Seria
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Most people know that Daiso is the Japanese Dollar Store, but not many people know about Seria. It is the second largest 100 yen shop and they are known to be the classier one of the two.
Read MorePremium Economy Singapore Airlines Review From LAX to NRT
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A detailed review of the pros and cons of my experience with Singapore’s Premium Economy seat.
Read MoreWhat's Inside A Japanese Convenience Store (Konbini)
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Japan’s convenience stores are more than just a place to grab some food. It has succeeded in becoming a required part of many people’s daily lives because unlike many of its overseas counterparts, they offer a host of additional services.
Read More5 Things to Expect When You Visit Japan in 2022
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We finally made a trip to Japan after three long years of waiting to see our family. Every year we visit, there is always something new and exciting to see and do; however this time, we noticed some changes that we weren’t expecting.
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