Tokyo – The Otaku Mum

How to Plan a Solo Trip to Japan

There are all sorts of trips – family holidays, honeymoons, group trips, work trips, girls weekends, staycation – and right now I am planning my very first solo trip. Back to Japan. Because, of course that’s where I’m going. It didn’t start out as a solo trip but that’s how the dice fell and soContinue reading “How to Plan a Solo Trip to Japan”

Harajuku – Kawaii, Cosplay, Crowds

When I was a teenager, I had this book called Fresh Fruits by Shoichi Aoki which is filled with pictures and profiles of Fashionistas in Harajuku. I have no idea where I bought this book or why, but I do remember being absolutely captivated by the strange fashions and interesting interviews held within the pages.Continue reading “Harajuku – Kawaii, Cosplay, Crowds”

Spending the Day on Odaiba Island

On our last trip to Japan we had decided very early on that we would be visiting Tokyo’s most instagram-able spot – TeamLab Borderless. But we wanted to make a day of it. After all, it’s not every day you cross the Rainbow Bridge over to an artificial island created in 1850 so…. This isContinue reading “Spending the Day on Odaiba Island”

Akihabara – An Otaku Paradise

I wrote last week about Tokyo Disneyland and described it as The Happiest Place in Tokyo. And I stand by that, if you grew up watching Disney movies on a loop then you will LOVE Disneyland. But if you grew up with a Gameboy or PlayStation controller in one hand and a Nobuo Uematsu soundtrackContinue reading “Akihabara – An Otaku Paradise”

The Happiest Place on Earth – or at least, in Tokyo

I remember as a kid, I think I was about 5, being told about Disneyland. I remember being told about the rides and the characters all walking around. And I remember this burning desire to GO TO DISNEYLAND. And so at *thirtysomething* – I went. I had been forewarned that Tokyo Disneyland is very busy.Continue reading “The Happiest Place on Earth – or at least, in Tokyo”

Vegetarian in Tokyo

Hello, my name’s Amanda and I am vegetarian. We travelled to Tokyo for two weeks in December 2019 and being vegetarian brought along a few challenges. I will say upfront that I am not vegan. I do eat dairy, honey and eggs. I do avoid meat and fish based broths. I do love mochi! MyContinue reading “Vegetarian in Tokyo”