THIS JAPANESE AMERICAN LIFE
Your family's first trip
to Japan, planned right.
A practical itinerary guide built for parents traveling with kids — so you stop saving beautiful reels by people with no kids and start planning realistically.
Is it for you?
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You've decided Japan is happening or will happen soon — but have no idea where to start.
You're planning your first family trip. You've seen the beautiful photos, but between the bullet trains, the language barrier, and how to keep everyone happy, you've thought:
❌ “I don’t have time to research.”
❌ “It seems too complicated.”
❌ “What's kid friendly?”
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You want a real plan, not a highlight reel.
As a mom myself, I created this itinerary to help save research time for families and provide reasonable recommendations. Travel bloggers often have great recommendations, but they just aren't compatible with kids...
You're done saving random Instagram reels and hoping it'll come together. You're ready to sit down, map out the days, and actually know what you're doing — where to go, what to eat, and how to pace it so your kids don't burn out by day three.
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You're traveling with kids and need the whole family to love it.
This isn't a solo trip. You need to think about food restrictions, stroller-friendly neighborhoods, tired legs, and experiences that genuinely wow your kids — not just look good on your stories.
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It's probably NOT for you if you've already been to Japan multiple times, or travel internationally with kids all the time.
If you're a seasoned traveler hunting for unique off-the-beaten-path deep dives, this will likely feel too basic. This is built for the parent doing something like this for the very first time.
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About Me
Konnichiwa! I’m Amy, a Japanese American, full time corporate world working mom to two multicultural kids that love helping me in the kitchen.
I started my This Japanese American Life Youtube channel in 2020 (my pandemic baby) and have been sharing about Japanese food, travel, culture, and mom life ever since.
I have a passion for giving kids life skills, helping moms thrive, and sharing about my motherland with anybody ready to learn!
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