Anne Sutherland-Smith 
If you’re planning a trip to Japan and want to truly indulge in a culinary experience, you absolutely must dine at a Michelin Star Restaurant in Tokyo. But we understand that budget can be a concern when it comes to this type of luxury. We’ve done the hard work for you and have discovered some … Read more
We have put together a detailed overview of things to do in Nikko, to help you plan your visit. While a popular option is to do a day trip to Nikko from Tokyo, if you have time, we recommend that you plan to spend at least 2-3 days exploring the area. You may not realise … Read more
A common question for visitors to Japan is how to get to Universal Studios Japan from Tokyo. This article will assist you in better understanding the options to travel from Tokyo to USJ. How to Purchase Universal Studios Japan Tickets and Express Passes We have a detailed article to help you plan your visit to … Read more
A common question for visitors to Japan is how to get from Kansai Airport to Universal Studios Japan. This article will assist you in better understanding the options to travel from KIX to USJ. How to Purchase Universal Studios Japan Tickets and Express Passes We have a detailed article to help you plan your visit … Read more
A common question for visitors to Japan is how to get to Universal Studios Japan from Osaka. This article will assist you in better understanding the options to travel from Osaka to USJ. How to Purchase Universal Studios Japan Tickets and Express Passes We have a detailed article to help you plan your visit to … Read more
A common question for visitors to Japan is how to get to Universal Studios Japan from Kyoto. This article will assist you in better understanding the options to travel from Osaka to USJ. When we first visited USJ we did it as a day trip from Kyoto. It was a very long day with an … Read more
The Mario Kart in Tokyo and Japan experience where you dress up as your favourite Mario Kart character and drive a Go Kart around the streets of Tokyo up to a speed of 60 kmh is one which many visitors to Japan are keen to experience. Many of our readers have asked questions about where … Read more
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Tokyo is the Robot Restaurant, which is located in Kabukicho area near Shinjuku Station. I personally usually find popular tourist attractions to be an underwhelming experience. I was therefore pleased to discover that the Robot Restaurant Tokyo actually lived up to their reputation and is an attraction … Read more
In addition to Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, there is a wide range of other rides at USJ ranging from thrill rides to family and child-friendly rides. The Flying Dinosaur My son and I had visited Fuji Q just before we visited Universal Studios Japan and we experienced some of the most thrilling rollercoasters … Read more
Universal Studios Japan Wonderland is a large section of the park for families with younger children aged up to around 10 years old. Universal Wonderland has three main sub-sections: Snoopy Studios, Sesame Street Fun World, and Helly Kitty Fashion Avenue. We only had time for a quick explore as there are over 30 types of … Read more
