The Complete Guide to Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Tokyo

The Complete Guide to Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Tokyo

Our complete guide to Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Tokyo. The Roastery is spread over four floors and combines traditional Japanese design elements with modern aesthetics.  It is unquestionably a unique and memorable experience, especially for coffee enthusiasts.

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7 Things We Love About Japanese Family Restaurants

7 Things We Love About Japanese Family Restaurants

What is a Japanese family restaurant? In Japan, we call it famiresu (ファミレス), which is short for family restaurant and it’s somewhat similar to chain restaurants in the U.S.  Here is our list of seven things we love about Japanese family restaurants.

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10 Simple Steps to Prepare for Your Trip to Japan

10 Simple Steps to Prepare for Your Trip to Japan

Preparing for any trip can be overwhelming, especially if you are traveling overseas for a long period of time. We have traveled to Japan countless number of times, so we've become pros at getting ready for our trip.  These are some tips on how to prepare for your trip to Japan.

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Shopping at Japan’s Discount Fashion and Home Goods Store

Shopping at Japan’s Discount Fashion and Home Goods Store

My family has been shopping at Sanki since I was in middle school and it was our go-to retail store to find clothes and household items at great discounted prices. We view Sanki as a cross between Walmart and Ross.

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Explore These Hidden Gems Near Narita Airport on Your Long Layover in Japan

Explore These Hidden Gems Near Narita Airport on Your Long Layover in Japan

This year we made it a point to explore some old and new places in our hometown in Narita, Japan. The great thing about Narita is that it’s only one train stop away (about 7 min) from the Narita International Airport.

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