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Top 10 Skiing Tips for Family Adventures

March 27, 2021

The Galavanting Family

Have you always been tempted by the famous “Japow” (Japanese powder snow) but worries about your little ones are holidng you back? How to make the most out of the ski season as a family? What about equipment? We checked back in with the Galavanting Family who have been enjoying the winter in the snow paradise that is Hokkaido. They gave us their top 10 tips and recommendations for making the most out of skiing adventures in Japan!

Super Nintendo World: It's Finally Here!

March 18, 2021

Ewelina Turek

The Super Nintendo World in Osaka’s Universal Studios Japan finally fully opened its doors to visitors on the 18th of March! The grand opening means that dreams DO come true: we can finally join Mario on his adventures and become a part of the Nintendo universe!

Postcards from Japan: Family campervanning, worldschooling, and 9 months in Japan during a global pandemic, with The Galavanting Family

Nov. 18, 2020

Matthew Joslin

While we've been weathering the remainder of our lockdowns, one family has been taking advantage of a rented RV campervan to explore Japan without the tourists, after arrriving into the country just in the nick of time. We asked them about how they've managed it so far, the concept of worldschooling, and the glorious experiences they've been documenting on their Instagram @thegalavantingfamily!

Up Close and Purr-sonal with Love, the Station Master Cat of Ashinomaki Onsen Station

April 16, 2020

Matthew Joslin

Calling all cat lovers! Meet Love, the stationmaster cat of Ashinomaki Onsen Station in Fukushima's historic Aizu region!

Hokkaido's Snow and Ice Festivals

Feb. 7, 2019

Simon Richmond

Simon Richmond takes you around Hokkaido's snow and ice festivals.

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