When the Matrix Listens in Hikari
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Kanmuriyama Park, Fish, Cherry Blossoms, Epic Views and the Best Playground Ever
Today was one of those travel days where everything just clicks. We set off without big expectations, wandered uphill on a whim……
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Our First Day in Hikari, Swapping Osaka’s Buzz for Beachside Bliss
After days of navigating Osaka’s bright lights, buzzing stations, and endless escalators we were ready for something slower. This morning, we packed…
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Day Out at Kids Plaza Osaka, Climbing, Creating, and a Bit of Bubble Magic
Travelling with kids means you’re always on the lookout for that sweet spot between fun and educational and Kids Plaza Osaka nails…
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A Step Back in Time and a Song Filled Evening in Osaka
When you think of Osaka, what comes to mind is probably a bustling, modern city filled with neon lights and delicious street…
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From Slides to Surprise A Wild Day at Osaka’s Spa World
Today was one of those days that started with swimsuits and belly laughs… and ended with lanterns and raised eyebrows. We kicked…
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A Day in Osaka, Castles, History & Catching Up with the World Schoolers
We’d arranged to meet up with our World School crew today, we met them at the Osaka Museum of History, where we…
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Osaka Science Museum – Epic Fun (Once We Escaped the Planetarium!)
We kicked off our day at the Ōsaka Science Museum with high hopes, big energy, and two very excited kids. Nestled right…
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Exploring the Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Playgrounds & a Lost Shoe Adventure
Today was one of those lovely, meandering kind of days where you don’t really have a load to do, but somehow you…
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