It’s been many years since we’ve been to Japan, but we still dream of it often. It was our first international trip together (and Aaron’s first ever), and it holds many fond memories. We’ve certainly learned a lot since that first trip, and we’d design an entirely different one now. But these pictures still take me back and make me wish I was there once again.
Come dream of Japan with us. These images are sure to inspire wanderlust for Japan for you as well!
As you probably know, the Japanese have a remarkable sense of space – particularly in Tokyo. They can cram an insane number of people onto trains, and they’re known for capsule hotels and incredibly efficient tiny apartments. This holds true for their shops, as well. Continue reading “The Crazy Shops in Akihabara”
Of the many kitschy things to do in Japan, visiting a maid cafe usually makes many lists. We aren’t typically ones for overly touristy things, and we often go out of our way to avoid them (tourist attraction undoubtedly leads to throngs of visitors). But while we were recovering from having been inundated with the overwhelming noise and stimulation of the tiny Akihabara shops, we decided to duck into one of these cheesy maid cafes. Continue reading “Maid Cafes”
Odaiba was an enjoyable stop on our last day in Tokyo. It has so much to offer that we couldn’t fit it all in. We’ll have many new things to check out next time! Below are 5 fun things to see or do if you find yourself in this Tokyo district. Continue reading “5 Fun Things to See and Do in Odaiba”
A sensation only just now gracing our United States shorelines, cat cafes have been widely popular in Japan for many years. The world’s first cafe actually opened in Taiwan in 1998, but the concept was quickly adopted by the feline-loving, pet-deprived, Japanese culture. Because of its popularity, the idea is commonly attributed to the latter (After all, they even have entire islands dedicated to the fuzz balls (a must on our return bucket list)!
Thus, upon deciding to go to Japan, first on my list of activities was a visit to a cat cafe or two.
Continue reading “Cat Cafes – The Best Thing Out of Japan Since Anime”
Tokyo has many tourist activities for both foreigners and locals, but we wanted to cover some of the lesser-known. Here are our top five off-the-beaten-path ideas, in no particular order: Continue reading “5 Off-the-Beaten-Path Activities in Tokyo”
Akihabara has so much to offer, so it is difficult to narrow it down to 5 top things, but these were some of our favorites while we were there (in no particular order):
There are many other fun things listed below that didn’t make this list but could be in your top 5.
Have you visited Akihabara? What did we miss? What makes your top 5?
Planning an international trip can seem daunting, especially if you have never done it before. There are so many things to think about like currency, language, transportation, activities, passports, flights, hotels, and food. Japan was the first international vacation we’ve planned, and while it was challenging to put together, we found it was a fun and successful trip. After going through the exercise ourselves, here is how to plan an international trip to Japan.
Continue reading “How to Plan an International Trip to Japan”