Visiting Pokémon Centers in Tokyo is essential for fans of all ages. These stores offer exclusive merchandise, interactive experiences, and unique souvenirs. A downloadable shopping checklist helps families plan and budget for their Pokémon adventure in Japan.
I’m aware this is a pretty niche post, but as our love of Japan and all things Japanese is well documented, I thought I would publicly answer a question that a reader asked me last week: what do you get for someone who loves Japan? We fairly consistently visit Japan each spring, which means that…
The Hello Kitty Apple Cafe in Myeongdong, Seoul is cute as a button! The cafe’s decor, themed desserts, and exclusive merchandise are awesome. The cafe serves as a cute stop for Hello Kitty fans amidst a bustling shopping district.
All the things to know before visiting Japan in 2026 . We’ll cover everything from transport, etiquette, apps, cash, food, tickets, trains and tips for families. Last updated on 09.12.2025 Japan is an incredible country, and visiting Japan is an amazing, one-in-a-lifetime experience that I think everyone should have on their bucket list. But although…
By far the most popular post I have written on this blog is my quick guide to how to get tickets to the Pokemon Cafe in Tokyo. I admit that this was no mean feat, and we had 2 false starts before we got the booking for the day we wanted, but if you can…
Animal cafes are big in Japan. Here’s how to book the micro pig cafe, Tokyo.
Whenever anyone talks about character dining in Disneyland Paris without fail the first question they ask is what characters they might meet. After all, £40 per person (or £160 for a family of four!) is A LOT to spend on breakfast if your kids won’t even be meeting characters they know or like. To answer…
When you book your Butlins break, you’ll be offered a variety of different dining options before you can check out. The premium dining and the food court dining plans both offer breakfast and dinner in a buffet restaurant: you will be assigned to the same restaurant for the duration of your stay. I can’t comment…
Today is one of those rarest posts and rarest occasions: a night out without the kids! And as a dedicated lover of food carts, junk food, and cocktails, there was no better place to go than the Junkyard Market in Norwich, which started as a pop-up and is now a permanent feature in the city….