With its stunning waterfront, delightful parks, vibrant temples, and myriad family-friendly activities,Yokohama, promises an unforgettable experience for families. Located less than an hour south of ever popular Tokyo, Yokohama, Japan’s second most populous city is a destination that has a little something for everyone. From stunning gardens to theme parks and interactive museums, here are […] Read more…
You’ve arrived at Narita Airport, and you’re eager to start exploring the many delight’s of Tokyo. But wait, how do you get to the city centre? Narita Airport is the main international airport serving Tokyo, but it is located approximately 60 kilometres east of the city centre and it can around an hour to travel between […] Read more…
Planning a trip to Japan and wondering if you need a JR Rail Pass? Well, that all depends on your itinerary and travel plans. A JR Rail Pass is essentially a discounted all-you-can-ride pass only available to non-Japanese citizens and tourists that must be purchased before you arrive in Japan. Note: For a limited time, […] Read more…
There’s a reason that Tokyo DisneySea is one of the most visited theme parks in the world. Beyond its extraordinary nautical theming, great dining, dazzling shows and performances, and an undeniable dusting of Disney magic, its immersive state-of-the-art rides have to take much of the credit. Before our visit we’d heard that many of the […] Read more…
With the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games underway, we are sharing an introductory guide to accessible travel in Japan. Sure, Japan is packed with culture, the most incredible cuisine, a bunch of must-see attractions and a never-ending list of utterly unique things to do. But with the Paralympics underway in Tokyo, it got us asking… just […] Read more…
Rustic Japanese charm, rich history, unique cuisine and mind-blowing innovation and technology mean there’s a multitude of fun and fascinating things to do in Aichi Prefecture with kids. It’s Japan’s fourth most populous town, but Nagoya, the cool capital of the Aichi Prefecture, often gets overlooked by tourists for its bigger siblings, Tokyo and Osaka. […] Read more…
The Colonel who? Forget KFC, crispy, sticky and oh-so-delicious Tebasaki (Nagoya-style chicken wings) are so popular in our house that the kids have taken to begging for them. And I’ve taken to giving in, almost as frequently. With the impending Tokyo Olympics stirring up a whole lotta memories of our travels across Japan, and lockdown […] Read more…
Harajuku, like Tokyo itself, has something of a split personality. Serene and extreme all at once, the area is home to one of Tokyo’s most important Shinto shrine as well as the city’s most out there shopping strips. In fact, Harauku is in itself a shrine… to conspicuous consumption. Only in Harajuku would you spot […] Read more…
Whether you speak Japanese or not, that special Disney Magic won’t need translation at the extraordinary Tokyo DisneySea ®, a unique Disney park with seven exquisitely themed ports inspired by the myths, legends and lore of the sea. Said by some to be the very best Disney Park in the World, Tokyo DisneySea, right alongside Tokyo […] Read more…
Tokyo is one of the world’s great culinary cities, so be prepared to eat. A lot. And often. Seriously, you need to forget Lost in Translation, because in this city, you’re far more likely to be lost in digestion. Street food is delicious and cheap, while at the other end of the dining spectrum there […] Read more…
From Sanrio’s sassy Hello Kitty to ancient Edo cat literature and cat art, cat cafés, cat islands and even an unofficial cat holiday – Nyan Nyan Nyan Day – held each year on February 22, you could be forgiven for thinking that Japan is utterly smitten with kittens. So, it turns out, are Raffles and […] Read more…
A kids’ club and a cuddly toy at registration are not what makes a family-friendly hotel. I mean sure, they’re nice, and much appreciated, but if you ask Raffles and Sugarpuff what makes a hotel kid friendly, it is friendliness … to kids. Pretty simple really, but also sadly infrequent. But the new Pullman Tokyo […] Read more…
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Hey, I’m Aleney! A mum, award-winning travel writer, magazine editor and gallivanting glutton. He’s Raff, the “boy” in boyeatsworld, and a fearless foodie, adventurer and eco-warrior. Along with his all-singing, all-dancing, all-adventurous sister, Sugarpuff, we’re exploring the world’s colour, culture and cuisine on a food safari for the junior set.
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