For as long as I’ve known him, my husband’s relationship with food has been a game of Russian roulette. A seemingly random, unexplained headache would strike without warning, turning a delicious meal into a moment of misery. He’d suffered from these mysterious headaches since he was a kid in Japan, and it was just a […]
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My uncle has always been a legend in my family, but not for some wild, adventurous reason. He’s a legend because his rice is, without a doubt, the best I’ve ever tasted. He’s been farming in Shimane, Japan, for years, pouring his heart and soul into every single grain. I’ve always been proud of him,
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Hello, travel fans! We’re finally back from our summer 2025 family trip to Japan, and let me tell you, it was a whirlwind of amazing food, thrilling adventures, and (you guessed it) a whole lot of travel. We hit up so many spots (mostly by driving!) I can barely list them all: Kanagawa, Chiba, Nagano,
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The salty air, the rhythmic crash of waves, the thrill of the hunt – there’s something truly magical about a day spent razor clamming on the Pacific Northwest coast. And when you add the boundless energy and wide-eyed wonder of kids to the mix, it transforms into an unforgettable family adventure. Living here in Seattle,
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We love traveling. Traveling with kids can be an exciting and enriching experience for the whole family. Exploring new cultures, trying different cuisines, and creating lasting memories together can be a wonderful way to bond. Some of you might know by now that we love visiting Vancouver. I’ve already written a blog post about a
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Japan holds a special place in my heart. Though not my birthplace, I’ve visited countless times since childhood, making it feel like a second home. My grandparents lived there, and our spring visits were filled with wonder. As a kid, Japan was a magical realm of anime characters and delicious treats. Leaving was always bittersweet.
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We love traveling. Traveling with kids can be an exciting and enriching experience for the whole family. Exploring new cultures, trying different cuisines, and creating lasting memories together can be a wonderful way to bond. We had a family gathering in Cancun, Mexico, in August 2024! We spent 4 nights in Cancun, and due to
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We love traveling. Traveling with kids can be an exciting and enriching experience for the whole family. Exploring new cultures, trying different cuisines, and creating lasting memories together can be a wonderful way to bond. We had a trip plan to go to Boise, Idaho, in July for our friends’ wedding. Since we drove there,
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We love traveling. Traveling with kids can be an exciting and enriching experience for the whole family. Exploring new cultures, trying different cuisines, and creating lasting memories together can be a wonderful way to bond. We went to Vancouver, BC, in Canada, in winter 2023 and spring 2024! Vancouver is kind of a special location
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We love traveling. Traveling with kids can be an exciting and enriching experience for the whole family. Exploring new cultures, trying different cuisines, and creating lasting memories together can be a wonderful way to bond. We went to Japan in July 2023 for 3 weeks. One of the best things about picking July for this
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