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A Little Japan
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Practical travel tips and little everyday discoveries
from YUU, a mom living in Japan.

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Hi, I’m YUU!

I’m YUU, a Japanese mom of two. I share practical travel tips, little discoveries from everyday life, and Japanese finds I genuinely love. Come explore Japan with me!

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MIMARU Tokyo Asakusa Station

MIMARU Tokyo Asakusa Station

kids 0-6 stay free (up to 2) · sleeps 4

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MIMARU Kyoto Station

MIMARU Kyoto Station

kids 0-6 stay free in an adult’s bed (up to 2) · sleeps 4

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Haruka tickets

Haruka tickets

KIX to Osaka & Kyoto · reserved seats

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Tokyo Disney 1-Day Passport

Tokyo Disney 1-Day Passport

up to 2 months ahead · dated, 1 day, 1 park

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