The Harajuku neighborhood in Tokyo has been known as the center of Tokyo’s kawaii youth fashion for decades. It’s where crepes, pancakes, and many other trends started, and a line […]

Kid Foodie Fridays: Japanese Toilet Candy
From riding high-speed bullet trains to spending time in its family-friendly airports, and trying out unique street foods, it’s no surprise that Japan has a special place in our hearts. […]

Taiyaki: Japan’s Wonderful Waffle
No matter where you go in Japan, it’s hard to ignore the smell of freshly made Taiyaki (たい焼き). You can find taiyaki vendors in every city at almost every train […]

GASHAPON: Japan’s Crazy Obsession with Toy Vending Machines
Every child, at some point in their lifetime will experience the joy of placing their very first coin into a gumball machine. From that moment forward, every single toy vending […]

Chitose Airport: The Most Family Friendly Airport You’ll Ever Visit
We arrived the first week of March into the New Chitose Airport (by way of Narita, Tokyo) to spend a week of skiing in beautiful Hokkaido, Japan. As our flight […]