Travel HOTEL CULTIA Dazaifu: A Restored-Machiya Stay Steps from Tenmangu
An honest family review of HOTEL CULTIA Dazaifu, a restored-machiya hotel one minute from Dazaifu Tenmangu, plus a rainy-day detour to E-ZO FUKUOKA.
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Travel HÔTEL de L’ALPAGE, Tateshina: A Near-Perfect French Auberge for Families
A family review of HÔTEL de L'ALPAGE in the Tateshina highlands of Nagano.
Travel Guides The Best Ski Hotels in Japan for Families, Ranked
Eight Japanese ski hotels ranked after several seasons of family skiing: Park Hyatt Niseko, ANA InterContinental Appi, Akakura Kanko, LOTTE ARAI, Zao Kokusai, NASPA, Tateshina Tokyu and RISONARE Tomamu.
Travel Guides The Best Okinawa Hotels for Families, Ranked
Okinawa hotels for families, ranked after several trips: HOSHINOYA Okinawa, Hotel Shigira Mirage and Halekulani Okinawa — plus why the July to September high season is the wrong time to go.
Other How a Working Mum in Japan Stopped Dreading Dinner
Meal kits, batch-cooking services, takeaway and baby food in Japan, honestly compared by a full-time working mother who does not enjoy cooking.
Gear The Two GPS Trackers We Use for Our Daughter in Japan
Two child GPS trackers we actually use in Tokyo: Mitene Mimamori GPS for location, battery life and a genuinely good app, and BoT Talk for when your child wants to hear your voice.
Travel BUB RESORT Yatsugatake: More Fun Than a Theme Park
A family review of BUB RESORT Yatsugatake: a relentless activity programme run by the crew, an old building and ordinary food — and a child who cried when it was time to leave.
Travel Lucy Kiki, Izu Kogen: Glamping Built for Children
A family review of Izu Kogen Onsen Lucy Kiki: kids glamping rooms with a tent and hammock on the balcony, resident cats, excellent food, and Izu Granpal Park to wear everyone out first.
Travel FUFU Kawaguchiko: A Hotel That Works for Adults and Children
A family review of FUFU Kawaguchiko near Mount Fuji: all-suite rooms with their own open-air baths, unusually thoughtful restaurant seating, and kayaking on Lake Kawaguchi.
Travel NASPA New Otani: Skiing Ninety Minutes from Tokyo
NASPA New Otani in Echigo-Yuzawa: just over an hour from Tokyo by Shinkansen, ski-in ski-out, and a rental plan that means you can travel with no equipment at all. Skiing only, no snowboards.