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The Park Front Hotel @ Universal Studios Japan: Everything You Need to Know

The hubby and I aren’t really ones for staying at expensive hotels. We’re more of a best bang for your buck kind of couple. That being said, we do have certain criteria in mind when choosing a place to say: cleanliness, price, location and amenities. Stuff that I think is pretty common for most travelers. Unlike Hong Kong Disneyland, Universal Studios Japan has 28 official, … Continue reading The Park Front Hotel @ Universal Studios Japan: Everything You Need to Know

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How To: Universal Studios Japan “Cool Japan” 2018

Our latest trip to Universal Studios Japan was a bit of a spontaneous decision. When we heard about their “Cool Japan” event, we knew we couldn’t miss it! Cool Japan 2018 had special rides, shows and merch from Sailor Moon, Final Fantasy, Monster Hunter & Detective Conan which will only be at the park for a limited time. I can’t even tell you how quickly … Continue reading How To: Universal Studios Japan “Cool Japan” 2018

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Adorable Bird Cafe in Osaka: Kotori Cafe

My constant need to be in the company of animals always seems to take me to the most interesting places. From dogs and cats to owls and meerkats, I just can’t seem to get enough. This time around, I found myself in Osaka surrounded by some adorable new feathery friends. Kotori Cafe is a cute little bird cafe that bares all the cuteness you would … Continue reading Adorable Bird Cafe in Osaka: Kotori Cafe

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7 Hour Layover in Tokyo + Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo + Poké Haul

Heading back to LA is always a special treat for the boyfriend and myself. It’s not often that we get to go back home for a visit, so we were really excited. Unfortunately, tickets to LA are not exactly the cheapest, so to save ourselves some money we opted for a 7 hour layover in Japan. No, layovers aren’t ideal, but we had a plan. … Continue reading 7 Hour Layover in Tokyo + Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo + Poké Haul

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A Day in Kyoto: Shrines, Street Food & Kimonos

After spending the early part of our morning getting done up at Yumeyakata, the boyfriend and I were finally ready to venture out into Kyoto! Higashiyama District (東山区) We spent a good portion of our day wandering though the narrow cobbled paths of the Higashiyama district. This area was formed back in 1929 and boasts beautiful late 19th to early 20th century architecture. It’s like a … Continue reading A Day in Kyoto: Shrines, Street Food & Kimonos

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Hello Kitty Saryo (はろうきてぃ茶寮): A Japanese Tea House

Hello Kitty is famous world wide, so much that various cafes and restaurants have opened all over the world in her honor. Even here in Korea, we have our fair share of Hello Kitty cafes (yes, plural). This being said, I wasn’t sure if I was up for visiting yet another Hello Kitty cafe in Kyoto. However, Hello Kitty Saryo isn’t just another typical Hello … Continue reading Hello Kitty Saryo (はろうきてぃ茶寮): A Japanese Tea House

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Yumeyakata (夢館): Kimono Rental

Last year the boyfriend and I took a trip to Osaka and Kyoto for my birthday. It had always been a bucket list item of mine to walk the old streets of Japan in traditional clothes. Though we only spent a day in Kyoto, I knew I wanted to spend it in a beautiful kimono. Yumeyakata is a lovely kimono rental shop located in Kyoto.  There are … Continue reading Yumeyakata (夢館): Kimono Rental

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Gudetama Cafe (ぐでたまかふぇ)

I love theme cafes! They’re unique, fun and the food is always beyond cute. For my birthday, my boyfriend and I had lunch at the Gudetama Cafe in Osaka! Originally it was meant to be a temporary pop-up, but it had gained so much popularity that they completely renovated the space and made it a permanent cafe. As luck would have it, their grand opening was … Continue reading Gudetama Cafe (ぐでたまかふぇ)

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Takoyaki Museum (大阪たこ焼きミュージアム)

After a long day at Universal Studios Japan and exploring the wonders of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter the boyfriend and I were absolutely famished. So we decided to explore Universal City Walk. Takoyaki (fried octopus balls) are one of Osaka’s specialties and I had head that the ones at the Takoyaki Museum were not to be missed, so we headed there for a quick bite. … Continue reading Takoyaki Museum (大阪たこ焼きミュージアム)

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USJ: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter! This is where a real adult goes to celebrate her birthday, at least that’s what I tell myself. Last month I went to Universal Studios Japan with the boyfriend, and even though we’ve been to the one in California, it was still a lot of fun and actually quite different! You can check out my post on that HERE. … Continue reading USJ: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

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USJ: Universal Studios Japan

Last month, my boyfriend and I took a trip to Osaka to celebrate my birthday. It was our first time going to Osaka, but we both knew a trip to Universal Studios had to be made. Coming from L.A., Universal Studios wasn’t a new thing for us. However, the one in Osaka has something the one in California doesn’t… The Wizarding World of Harry Potter!!! … Continue reading USJ: Universal Studios Japan

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