THIS JAPANESE AMERICAN LIFE

Your family's first trip
to Japan, planned right.

A practical guide built for parents traveling with kids โ€” the realistic, flexible guide built for real families, not just the beautiful reels made for solo travelers. This is the guide I wish I'd had before our first family trip.

Hi Japan dreamers! ๐Ÿ‘‹ I'm Amy โ€” a Japanese American mom who has grown up going to Japan and has been taking my family to Japan for years. People ask me constantly: where do I even start planning a trip to Japan with kids? So I finally put it all together in one place.

This is your starting point. The overwhelm ends here.

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Is it for you?

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You've decided Japan is happening or will happen soon โ€” but have no idea where to start.

You're planning your first family trip. You've seen the beautiful photos, but between the different cities, new food, bullet trains, language barrier, entertainment options, and how to keep everyone happy, you've thought:


โŒ โ€œI donโ€™t have time to research.โ€
โŒ โ€œIt seems too complicated.โ€
โŒ โ€œWhat's kid friendly?โ€

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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 and influencers 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 โ€” 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 โ€” not just look good on your stories.

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It's likely 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! Iโ€™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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