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80s icecreams 🍦 Which one did you love most?
05/09/2026

80s icecreams 🍦 Which one did you love most?

So true!!! ❤️
04/09/2026

So true!!! ❤️

Do you have a go-to breakfast ot brunch order? Mine is always avo toast 💚
03/09/2026

Do you have a go-to breakfast ot brunch order? Mine is always avo toast 💚

So stoopid 😵‍💫
02/09/2026

So stoopid 😵‍💫

Tokyo | Part 3 🗼✨ And just like that, our final days in Tokyo had arrived! We kicked things off with some serious anime ...
31/08/2026

Tokyo | Part 3 🗼✨

And just like that, our final days in Tokyo had arrived!

We kicked things off with some serious anime shopping in Akihabara – a very important stop for my kids. Plenty of manga, anime goodies and browsing before a quick snack at Sando Lab to refuel 🍓

And a special mention to my Tokyo fashion accessory of choice… compression socks in 32°C+ heat 🥵 🧦 Not exactly the look I was going for, but when you’re trying to keep exploring, you do what you have to do 😂

Then it was time for one of the big Tokyo bucket-list moments – Shibuya Sky at sunset. The views over Tokyo were incredible, especially as the city slowly lit up beneath us. And somehow, a butterfly decided my shoe was the perfect place to hang out… for 20 minutes 🦋 No idea how it managed to find me on top of Shibuya Sky, but apparently we were sightseeing together 😂

From there we headed down to see the famous Hachiko Statue 🐶 and experience the chaos of Shibuya Crossing at night before one final shopping mission at Don Quijote 🛍️ 🛍️🛍️

Our final morning was spent in Ikebukuro, with more anime and manga shopping for the kids, while hubby and I managed to squeeze in some Onitsuka shopping of our own 👟

We then headed back to Ueno for a late lunch and a wander through Ameyoko Market before collecting our bags and catching the train to Narita.

And just like that… Japan was over 😭🇯🇵

Highlights ✨�
📚 Anime & manga shopping in Akihabara & Ikebukuro�
🥪 Snack stop at �
🌇 Sunset at �
🐕 Hachiko Statue�
🚶‍♀️ Shibuya Crossing�
🛍️ Don Quijote shopping spree�
👟 Onitsuka shopping�
🍜 Ameyoko Market�

Three posts later and I still don’t feel like we’ve captured everything we packed into Tokyo! What an incredible few days and what an incredible trip ❤️🇯🇵

Stay tuned for my Japan travel tips and my family's favourite eats and activities.��

Tokyo | Part 2 🗼✨ with a little unexpected detour… 😅 A trip to the emergency department was definitely NOT on our Japan ...
22/08/2026

Tokyo | Part 2 🗼✨

with a little unexpected detour… 😅

A trip to the emergency department was definitely NOT on our Japan itinerary! What was meant to be another full day exploring Tokyo turned into an all-day hospital visit while I was checked for a suspected DVT. Thankfully, it was ruled out, but it did mean another precious day of our trip wasted 🤦🏻‍♀️

But we weren’t going to let that stop us! We packed as much as we could into the days that followed, even if the pace was a little slower than planned.

We had a fun visit to the Shinjuku Sumo Club, followed by a delicious dinner at 800 Degrees Pizza in Shinjuku 🍕 Then came one of the absolute highlights of Tokyo – teamLab Planets. Such an incredible experience and definitely one that needs to be seen to be appreciated ✨

Right outside teamLab Planets we discovered Vegan Ramen UZU Tokyo, where I had my first ever bowl of ramen – and wow, it did not disappoint! 🍜 My favourite meal in Japan and absolutely delicious.

We also managed some Ginza shopping, including the enormous 12-storey Uniqlo, a wander through Tokyo Character Street and a sushi train dinner at Tokyo Station 🍣

It was a bit of a juggling act trying to fit everything in while having to take things a little easier and often struggling to find somewhere to sit and rest – Tokyo isn’t exactly overflowing with seating – but somehow we still managed to squeeze a lot into our time in Tokyo.

Having to wear compression socks on 35°C days wasn’t ideal either 🥵

Highlights ✨��
🥋 Shinjuku Sumo Club�
🍕 800 Degrees Pizza, Shinjuku�
✨ teamLab Planets�
🍜 My first ever ramen at Vegan Ramen UZU Tokyo�
🛍️ Ginza shopping & the 12-storey Uniqlo�
🎌 Tokyo Character Street�
🍣 Sushi train at Tokyo Station

Not exactly the Tokyo itinerary we had planned, but we made the most of every minute ❤️🇯🇵

Tokyo | Part 1 🗼✨After an incredible few days in Osaka, it was time to hop aboard the Shinkansen bound for Tokyo. We wer...
14/08/2026

Tokyo | Part 1 🗼✨

After an incredible few days in Osaka, it was time to hop aboard the Shinkansen bound for Tokyo. We were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Mt Fuji in the distance – one of those unforgettable moments that reminds you just how special Japan is 🗻

Our home for Tokyo visit was a fabulous Airbnb in Ueno. Spacious, comfortable and in a brilliant location, it was the perfect base for exploring Tokyo. After checking in, we grabbed a late dinner and enjoyed a quick evening stroll before calling it a night.

The next day started at the beautiful Gotoku-ji Temple before making our way to the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, which was bucket list moment for my son. As a huge Kuroko’s Basketball fan, seeing one of the real-life locations for the anime was an unforgettable experience 🏀

From there we wandered through fabulous Harajuku before stopping for lunch at Guzman y Gomez in Shibuya. My daughter works at GYG back home, so visiting the Japanese store was a must!

The afternoon saw us split up for our own adventures. The boys had the time of their lives being driven around Tokyo by , exploring the city at night before heading to a car meet filled with incredible Japanese street cars.

Meanwhile, my daughter and I enjoyed a relaxing massage before indulging in the fluffiest pancakes at A Happy Pancake 🥞 We then wandered through Shibuya, searching for the limited-time Hunter x Hunter character displays hidden throughout the district, which was such a fun surprise for my anime loving daughter!

After the boys grabbed Shake Shack for dinner, we all met back up and headed home to Ueno with full bellies and plenty of stories to tell.

Highlights ✨

🚅 Shinkansen from Osaka to Tokyo
🗻 Spotting Mt Fuji from the train
😺 Visiting Gotoku-ji Temple
🏀 Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium
🛍️ Shopping in Harajuku
🚗 Night drive through Tokyo & car meet
🥞 A Happy Pancake
🔎 Hunting for Hunter x Hunter street art

Tokyo, you’re off to an amazing start ❤️🇯🇵

Kyoto was a beautiful contrast to the bright lights of Osaka. We loved wandering through its historic streets, discoveri...
11/08/2026

Kyoto was a beautiful contrast to the bright lights of Osaka.

We loved wandering through its historic streets, discovering incredible temples and gardens, and experiencing the slower more traditional side of Japan. Every place we visited felt special and full of history.

While the boys headed off to the Samurai Ninja Museum for some action-packed fun, my daughter and I enjoyed making our own rings at a Japanese ring-making workshop. It was such and fun and unique experience to share together.

We also made a lunch stop at Nishiki Market – a must for food lovers! So many incredible sights and flavours to discover (and I may have developed a slight addiction to furikake… 🤭IYKYK).��In the evening we strolled through Gion and the Shirakawa Canal area before enjoying a delicious Thai dinner, which was a welcome change after so much amazing Japanese food.

Our Kyoto favourites:

⛩️ Fushimi Inari Taisha
🥢 Nishiki Market
💍
🥷
🛕 Yasaka Pagoda
🏮 Gion District
🍜

A beautiful day filled with amazing memories.��

It was hot. It was humid. We walked more than we thought possible… and we absolutely loved it! Nara was the perfect litt...
09/08/2026

It was hot. It was humid. We walked more than we thought possible… and we absolutely loved it!

Nara was the perfect little escape from the energy of Osaka. It offered a beautiful mic of history, nature and culture. ��From wandering through Nara Park with the friendly (and very determined) deer to exploring ancient temples and peaceful gardens, it was a day full of unforgettable memories.

Our Nara favourites:

🦌 Nara Park
🛕 Kofukuji Temple
⛩️ Kasuga Taisha Shrine
🌳 Yoshikien Garden
🛍️ Higashimuki Shopping Street

A quick day trip but definitely one of our Japan highlights.

Osaka was the perfect way to kick off our Japan adventure. From the bright lights of Dotonbori and endless shopping to i...
01/08/2026

Osaka was the perfect way to kick off our Japan adventure. From the bright lights of Dotonbori and endless shopping to incredible food, temples, arcades and plenty of family laughs, this city delivered.

Our trip didn’t quite go to plan after Jetstar cancelled our flight, which meant we lost a day of our holiday 😟. It wasn’t the start we’d hoped for but we made the most of every moment we had.

The weather was hot and humid, but that didn’t stop us exploring this incredible city. We loved wandering through the neon streets of Dotonbori, shopping Shinsaibashi, exploring Den Den Town and taking in the beauty of Namba Yasaka Shrine and Osaka Castle.

And of course, the food did not disappoint! From delicious gyoza to incredible pizza (yes, pizza in Japan deserves a mention 🤤), cheesecake, egg sandwiches IYKYK, and everything in between, Osaka is a foodie’s dream.

Our Osaka favourites:

🦁 Namba Yasaka Shrine
🥟 Gyozaoh! Dotonbori
🏯 Osaka Castle
🎮 Den Den Town
🍕 Pizzeria da tigre
🛍️ Don Quijote
🏎️ Mr Hiro Car Studio
🍔 Kitan Hibiki
🍰 Rikuro1956 cheesecake
🐠 Kaiyukan Aquarium

Would we have loved another day in Osaka? Absolutely. But even with one less day, it was packed with unforgettable memories.

Swipe through for some of our favourite moments.

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