This article contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We flew from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport on Catha...

We stayed at the Hotel Metropolitan Premier Taipei — a Japanese-managed hotel run by JR East (yes, the railway company!). The service quality is exceptional, with that meticulous attention to detail that Japanese hospitality is known for...

We stayed at the W Taipei! It's just a 2-minute walk from MRT City Hall Station, right in the heart of Taipei's Xinyi District — surrounded by Taipei 101, shopping malls, and great restaurants. We booked a Fabulous Room and were lucky en...

Flying JAL Haneda to Aomori with Kids: Flight & Airport Review This article contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Quick Summary Airline: JAL (onl...

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This was our first time visiting Aomori! We stayed one night at Hoshino Resort Aomoriya during our 2-night, 3-day trip. Inside Aomoriya, you can experience Aomori's Nebuta Festival and local food culture — it was so much fun! The "apple ...

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan with Kids: An Honest Family Review Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is one of those places that ends up on almost every Japan family itinerary — and for good reason. Home to whale sharks, manta rays, and thousands of marin...

If you’re planning a family trip to Japan, you’ve probably thought about flights, hotels, rail passes, and which ramen shops to visit. But there’s one thing that often gets overlooked until you’re already there: internet access. Japan is...

Let me be upfront: when I travel with kids, I'm not hunting for the flashiest hotel in town. I want somewhere clean, spacious enough that we're not tripping over each other, close to things we actually want to do, and preferably with som...

Planning a Tokyo trip with kids? Read our honest Tokyo Marriott Hotel family review — covering rooms, breakfast, amenities, and tips for families.