Family

Where to Stay in Tokyo for New Year’s Eve 2026–27: Best Areas for Hatsumode, Countdowns and a Quiet January 1

Where to stay in Tokyo on December 31: pick an area by your midnight plan, with walks to shrines, all-night JR stations and Dec 31 hotel prices.

2026.10.08

Travel & Sightseeing

Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea With Kids? Which Park to Pick for One Day, by Age and Height

Only one Disney day in Tokyo with kids? Choose Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea by age and height in cm, plus height limits, Fantasy Springs, crowds, strollers and rain.

2026.10.07

Travel & Sightseeing

Tokyo Disney Tickets: Official Site vs Klook, Card Errors & What to Do After Booking

How to buy Tokyo Disney tickets from overseas: official site vs Klook, when tickets go on sale, what to try if your card is declined, and how to add tickets to the app.

2026.10.05

Travel & Sightseeing

Tokyo Hotels for a Family of 4 in One Room: Room Sizes in m², Beds & Station Access (2026)

13 Tokyo hotels where a family of 4 can sleep in one room, compared by room size, beds, kids age rules, station exits and airport buses. From a Japanese mom.

2026.09.30

Travel & Sightseeing

Kansai Airport to Osaka, Kyoto or Nara: The Easiest Way by Destination, Luggage & Family Size (2026)

Kansai Airport to Osaka, Kyoto or Nara with luggage or kids: a Japanese mom compares Haruka, Rapi:t, the Limousine Bus and taxis, with 2026 family fares.

2026.09.30

Travel & Sightseeing

Zojirushi vs Thermos vs Tiger: Which Japanese Water Bottle Should You Buy? (A Japanese Mom’s Honest Take)

Zojirushi, Thermos, or Tiger? A Japanese mom compares heat ratings, where each bottle is made, gaskets, lids, kids options, and how to avoid imports on Amazon.

2026.09.28

Home & Zakka

GRAN Tenku Train to Koyasan: Is It Worth It? Seats, Prices & How to Book (2026)

Is the GRAN Tenku train to Koyasan worth it? Compare the 4 cars, fares from Namba, the World Heritage Ticket trap, the timetable, English booking, and temple stay tips from a Japanese mom.

2026.09.24

Travel & Sightseeing

Japan Over New Year: What’s Open, What’s Closed, and How to Plan Dec 28–Jan 4

Planning a Japan trip over New Year? Here is what is open and closed from December 28 to January 4, plus hotels, trains, and a simple 3-day plan.

2026.09.22

Travel & Sightseeing

Coin Lockers Full in Japan? What to Do and Where to Store Your Luggage Instead

Every coin locker full at a Japanese station? Try this order: another locker area, a staffed baggage counter, nearby storage you can reserve, or same-day hotel delivery.

2026.09.17

Travel & Sightseeing

Kyoto Autumn Leaves Without the Crowds: 3 Ryokan Where You Watch the Foliage From Your Room (and the Scenic Trains That Take You There)

Want Kyoto autumn leaves without the crowds? Three ryokan where you watch the foliage from your room, plus the scenic trains that take you there.

2026.09.16

Travel & Sightseeing