Hi, I’m YUU — a mom in Japan writing guides for people who want a little more Japan in their life.
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Guides from my recent posts
Best eSIM for Japan in 2026: An Honest Comparison
Which eSIM to buy before you land, what it costs, and the one setting to check so it works at the airport.
Japan with Kids: Fares, Food, Diapers, Doctors
Who rides free, who pays half, and how tax-free shopping and kids’ meals work — from a Japanese mom.
Coin Lockers Full in Japan? What to Do Instead
The order to try when every locker is taken: another locker area, staffed luggage storage, then delivery.
What to Wear in Japan in November (2026)
Layers, not one heavy coat — with temperatures for five cities and what to bring for the autumn-leaf nights.
Sumimasen: The Magic Word for Japan
One word that works as “excuse me,” “sorry,” and “thank you” — and how to say it so people understand.
Sore Feet in Japan: The $10 Hotel Recovery Routine
What to buy at the drugstore after a 20,000-step day, and how to use it before bed.
Luggage Forwarding in Japan: Is It Worth It?
Send your suitcase hotel-to-hotel for about ¥3,160 in 1–2 days — and what to keep in your hand luggage.
Suica vs Pasmo for Tourists (2026)
Mobile app or physical card, and the five everyday places you’ll actually tap it.
Head Spa in Tokyo: How to Book in English
Five salons you can book in English, with prices and free-cancellation deadlines.
Narita Airport to Tokyo: Is the Narita Express Worth It?
Five ways from Narita to Tokyo Station, with 2026 fares and travel times side by side.
Japanese Gifts You Can Buy Without Going to Japan
Five low-risk gifts you can order from home, and the three lines to read before you add to cart.
USJ Halloween 2026: Do You Need an Express Pass?
When the park turns from family Halloween to Horror Nights, and whether the pass is worth it.
Japan Tax-Free Shopping Guide 2026
What changes on November 1, 2026: you pay the tax in the shop and claim it back when you leave.
Is Zojirushi Worth the Money?
What a Japanese mom would tell you before you buy — including the 100V problem.
What to Wear in Japan in December & Winter
How to layer for Tokyo and for Sapporo, which are two very different trips.
What to Wear in Japan in October (2026)
A Japanese mom’s fall packing guide, layer by layer.
New here?
If you’re still planning the trip itself, start with the step-by-step guide. It walks you through the whole thing in seven steps, from deciding when to go to what to do on your first morning.