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Journal

The countries we've visited (and why I hate country counting)

We've been to 32 countries together as a family. Here's the full list, and a genuine grievance about why counting countries is flawed.

Jun 2, 2026 2 min read

Review

Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU: The Onsen Ryokan Worth the Splurge

Every room at Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU has a private open-air onsen bath fed by natural hot springs. Here is the full breakdown of room types, pricing, and how we think about the value.

May 18, 2026 8 min read

Review

Tokyo Mount Fuji Full-Day Private Tour Review: Worth It for Families & Our Klook Code

Our review of the Tokyo Mount Fuji Full-Day Private Tour on Klook. When the $417 private vehicle beats group bus tours for families, plus how to save with code ADAMANDLINDSKLOOK.

May 18, 2026 11 min read

Review

Asakusa Sumo Club Show with Chankonabe: Our Family Review and Klook Discount Code

We took the kids and grandparents to the Asakusa Sumo Club show with chankonabe hot pot. Here's what's included, what it costs, and how to save with our Klook code ADAMANDLINDSKLOOK.

May 18, 2026 9 min read

Itinerary

Universal Studios Japan: Tickets, Express Pass and Our Family's Real Itinerary

We've visited USJ four times from our Osaka base. Here's how to buy tickets on Klook, whether you need Express Pass, and what Super Nintendo World is actually like with kids.

May 1, 2026 5 min read

Guide

Klook Pass Okinawa: Spring 2026 Guide to Japan's Tropical Island

Spring is the best time to visit Okinawa before typhoon season. The Klook Pass Okinawa covers everything from Churaumi Aquarium to Blue Cave snorkeling.

Apr 28, 2026 4 min read

Guide

Klook Japan: The Activities We Actually Book (and What We've Learned After 325+ Days)

After 325+ days in Japan, we know which Klook bookings make the trip and which you can skip. Real experience, real prices, current discount code.

Apr 28, 2026 14 min read

Journal

Leaving Osaka After Three Months: How a Family of Five Moves Across Asia With Ten Checked Bags

Three months in Osaka go by faster than you expect. We arrived in early February, watched the city move from

Apr 26, 2026 12 min read

Resource

What Our Readers Book Most in Japan

Real booking data from April 2026 showing exactly what our readers are paying for in Japan right now, plus our notes from three years on the ground.

Apr 22, 2026 9 min read

Guide

teamLab Future Park Okinawa: Family Guide & Tickets (April 2026)

TeamLab Future Park Okinawa is the most child-focused teamLab venue in Japan. Kids draw, and their drawings come alive. Here's the full family guide for April 2026.

Apr 7, 2026 4 min read

Guide

Klook Pass Kansai: The Best Way to See Osaka and Beyond This Spring

Spring in Kansai means cherry blossoms, teamLab, and one of Asia's great food cities. The Klook Pass Kansai is the most flexible way to plan your activities.

Apr 7, 2026 4 min read

Guide

Go-Karting in Tokyo: What We Did, What You Need, and Where to Book

My parents were watching the kids. Lindsay and I finally had an afternoon free in Tokyo. We spent it in Pikachu and Eevee onesies on go-karts through Akihabara. Here's everything you need to know before you book.

Apr 6, 2026 8 min read