It’s not hard to find cute food in Tokyo; kawaii food (meaning cute or adorable in Japanese), is basically a national obsession. My sister and I saw kawaii foods, drinks, and desserts all over Tokyo; from Totoro cream puffs to 3-D animal lattes. In fact, almost every dessert we tried had a face, ha. So … Read more
Looking for the best way to spend 4 days in Tokyo? You’re in the right place. Here’s my detailed four-day Tokyo itinerary which included suggestions on what to see, the best neighborhoods, and what to do at night. I hope you enjoy! In my opinion, Tokyo is one of the coolest cities in the world. … Read more
Planning a trip to Japan can be a doozy; it’s an organized, rule-following country that requires a lot of planning. Booking things in advance goes a long way in Japan — it’s one place I don’t recommend winging it. Japan also has lots of cultural quirks that you should be aware of. For example, did … Read more
For Miyazaki fans, visiting the Ghibli Museum is a must while in Tokyo. But it can buy hard to figure out how to buy tickets to the Ghibli Museum. In this guide, I will show you the easiest and cheapest way to buy the Ghibli museum tickets online — as well as show you what … Read more
On my trip to Japan this May, I had some of the best meals of my life. And I don’t say that lightly. But as anyone who’s been to Japan knows, the food is incredible: it’s well-balanced, expertly prepared, and steeped in thousands of years of Japanese culture. By any measure, Japanese food is some … Read more
In May, I spent eight days in Japan with my little sister. And truly, it was one of the best trips, if not the best trip, of my life. Japan is a magical place and I fell completely in love with it. I’ve never met nicer people, seen more adorable objects/foods, or felt more confused … Read more
Oh, Japan. Why did I only get to spend less than a day with you when I found you so incredibly magical? If I would’ve had more time (and more yen) I would’ve done it all: eaten takoyaki in Osaka, explored tiny fishing villages, indulged my nerdier side at the Ghibli museum in Tokyo. (Because who doesn’t … Read more