One Day in Tokyo DisneySea: Fantasy Springs, Frozen & Rapunzel Rides

Planning a visit to Tokyo DisneySea? In this guide, I’m taking you along for a full day at the park, including Fantasy Springs, Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey, Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival and some of the best DisneySea snacks!

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2025 Cherry Blossom Guide – Activities, Forecast & More

Sakura season is almost here! I know from experience that planning the perfect cherry blossom trip can be overwhelming. Where do you go? Where do you stay? And how do you find the best spring activities? I’m here to help with your Cherry Blossom Activities Guide for Japan, South Korea & Taiwan … plus a discount code for everything!

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Japanese Melon Pan Recipe: Sweet Buns with Cookie Dough

Ah, melon pan. Sweet bread covered with a thin layer of cookie dough and covered with sugar. The first time I tried this was during our trip to Japan. Even though it’s called ”melon” bread, there is no melon flavor – the name simply refers to their cute melon shape!

Ever since my first bite, I knew I wanted to make something like this at home! So when I found Tara’s Recipes easy melon pan recipe, I just had to try it myself and show you the results! You can find the recipe on her Instagram page or TikTok account. But to make things a little easier for us Dutchies (I know some ingredients can’t be found here in The Netherlands), I also made a little overview with the ingredients that you can buy here. Happy baking!

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Quick, Easy & Yummy: 3 Ingredient Milkshake Recipe

You know I’m there if it involves milkshakes, chocolate and everything sweet! I decided to try something different for our Sunday brunch and made this super easy 3 ingredient milkshake with Milka hazelnut cream spread. I loved how simple and yummy it was, so I just needed to share the recipe with you guys.

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World’s First Tatami-style Starbucks in Kyoto

Starbucks goes Japanese! Located in a traditional 2-floor machiya that was built over 100 years ago, the Starbucks Coffee Kyoto Ninenzaka Yasaka Chaya is without a doubt the prettiest Starbucks location I have ever seen. Here you can experience the elegance of a classic Japanese tearoom while also just sip on your favorite Caramel Frappuccino or Chai Latte. Keep on reading to find out more about the world’s first Japanese-style Starbucks designed with tatami flooring and noren curtains in Kyoto!

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Japan Food Diary: Foods You Must Try in Tokyo and Kyoto

Japanese food is without a doubt my favorite. Sushi, noodles, gyoza and melon pan? Yes please!! Of course I couldn’t try all traditional dishes during our vacation in Tokyo and Kyoto (don’t worry fluffy cheesecake in Osaka, I’m coming back for you!), but here are some mouth watering foods, drinks and snacks that we ate during our unforgettable trip in Japan. Enjoy!

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