Japan’s Mister Donut chain (Misdo) is a popular place for sweet treats, decadent desserts and sublime limited edition donuts and colourful, chewy collaborations – it is the no.1 donut in Japan! Disregard Dunkin Donuts and clear out the Krispy Kreme because Mister Donut in Japan is the top of the donut shops and Japan’s number […]
Author Archives: planmyjapan
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Mar
Mar
A fun free thing to do in Asakusa, Tokyo’s Bandai Namco Museum is dedicated to all things cute and Kawaii plus gachapons and gaming. Split across two floors plus with several large cartoon character models outside including Doraemon and Ultraman, the Bandai Namco museum is a must visit for any otaku fan. It takes a […]
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Jan
Jan
A very ‘rice’ thing to do in Tokyo, Hikifune Takagi Shrine is perhaps better known as Japan’s joyful onigiri shrine. Located in the shadow of Tokyo Skytree and hidden away in a very quiet side-street, this onigiri shrine site is hundreds of years old and attracts dozens of visitors everyday. It even has a small […]
19
Jan
Jan
Now this is one King Kong Konbini! We recently made a pilgrimage to the famous gorilla themed FamilyMart in Sangenjaya in Tokyo. As big fans of all things FamilyMart and Japanese convenience stores, we knew we just had to visit the gorilla themed FamilyMart in Tokyo – I mean, there are lots of weird, wonderful […]
17
Jan
Jan
Looking for a super cute Sanrio stamp trail in Japan? Welcome to the Sanrio Fukoku Friendly Forest in Tokyo, a free to visit attraction with all your favourite characters including Hello Kitty, Kuromi, Poccacho and Keroppi. As well as a cute Kawaii forest to visit, you can also see dozens of different Hello Kitty plushies […]
10
Jan
Jan
Looking for the best places to see cherry blossoms in Kyoto? Seeking out the most sublime Sakura in Kyoto? We’ve got you covered as we spent several days in 2023 running around photographing the best Kyoto cherry blossom spots all over the city and in the countryside. Kyoto is undoubtedly one of the best spots […]
07
Jan
Jan
One of Japan’s hottest tickets, Kirby Cafe Japan usually books up within minutes of going on sale. With only three permanent Kirby Cafes in Japan including branches in Tokyo and Osaka, getting a Kirby Cafe reservation can be harder than completing a Kirby game blindfolded! On our most recent trip to Japan in late 2024, […]
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Dec
Dec
Tokyo’s most kawaii coffee shop, Anumaka Bear Hole cafe is a must visit when exploring Harajuku and it’s weird and wonderful activities. A paw-some Tokyo coffee shop with bright green interiors and super cute stylings, Anakuma is a bear’s lair and coffee shop rolled into one, where your only interaction is with a mysterious bear […]
13
Dec
Dec
Japan 7-Eleven smoothies have gone viral on social media and with good reason – easy to find, super fast to make and with lots of flavors, no trip to Japan 7-Eleven is complete without a sublime smoothie. A great way to get extra fruits and nutrients on your travels, Japan 7-Eleven smoothies come in several […]
04
Dec
Dec
Go go Glico Man! This has to be Osaka’s most ‘lit’ attraction at night. Dotonbori’s glimmering billboards reflected against the Tonburi River is one of Osaka’s best things to do – but most people’s attention turns to recreating the famous Glico Man running pose. Perhaps Japan’s most famous sign, Osaka’s neon lights and colourful lights […]