JAPAN

Japanese food can feel intimidating when you’re travelling with kids , especially if you imagine raw fish, bold flavours, or menus you can’t read. But the reality is far friendlier than it seems. Japan is actually one of the easiest countries in the world to eat as a family . Even picky eaters usually find plenty to enjoy. From noodles and rice bowls to mild fried foods and sweet treats, many dishes are familiar, comforting, and approachable. Kids can start with simple, gentl

If you’re travelling with kids, Ueno is one of the easiest areas to explore in Tokyo. There’s of course the famous Ueno Park, but you’ve also got great museums, a zoo, temples, and lively market streets all within a short walk of each other. It’s the kind of place where you can mix “grown‑up sightseeing” with kid‑friendly stops without having to rethink your whole day. This guide shares what we personally did in Ueno , along with practical advice, family‑friendly tips, and ou

Arashiyama sits on the western edge of Kyoto and is one of the city’s most popular districts for visitors. People come for the famous bamboo forest, historically preserved streets, Zen temples, the monkey park, and the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge that crosses the Katsura River. Although there is more than enough to fill two full days, most travellers visit on a single‑day trip since Arashiyama is a little removed from central Kyoto. That makes a focused one‑day itinerary a smar

If you enjoy a mix of ancient temples, futuristic technology, and world-class food, Tokyo is one of the most kid-friendly cities in the world and an exciting place to explore as a family. So, is 5 days enough time in Tokyo? It's one of the world's largest cities, and while there's more than enough to fill a few weeks, or even months, you can still cover a lot in five days  and come away feeling like you've really experienced it. We spent five days exploring Tokyo as part of

Sitting down to eat Sushi at our Japanese Cooking Class Finding a Japanese cooking class in Tokyo that actually works for families can be infuriatingly difficult. Trust us - we’ve been there. We spent hours trawling the internet , scrolling through Reddit threads, comparing reviews, and bookmarking options that looked promising… only to come up disappointed time and time again. So many classes looked great on the surface, especially when we were specifically hunting for a ki

If you’re heading to Tokyo and wondering whether Shibuya Sky is worth adding to your itinerary , and if Shibuya Crossing lives up to the hype, we’ve been there ourselves – and for us, the answer is a resounding yes . We visited Shibuya during our 100-day sabbatical , and the experience ended up being one of our favourite Tokyo memories. Taking in the city from above, watching Shibuya Crossing unfold beneath us , and then heading down to experience the chaos firsthand, felt li