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Welcome to the English blog archive of Travel Till Then.
Browse all English posts – travel guides, city highlights, food spots, hotel reviews, and useful tips for planning your next trip to Japan.

Hakata Paiou: A Refined Strawberry Pastry Made with Fukuoka’s Famous Amaou
A delicate Japanese strawberry pastry made with Fukuoka’s premium Amaou strawberries. Hakata Paiou is light, elegant, and easy to bring home as a souvenir from Fukuoka Airport.
AMANBERRY White Berry｜A Popular Fukuoka Strawberry Chocolate Souvenir
AMANBERRY White Berry is a popular Fukuoka souvenir made with white chocolate coated in Amaou strawberry powder. Sweet, tangy, and perfect for gifts or personal treats.
AMANBERRY Strawberry Tuile Cookies｜A Must-Buy Fukuoka Dessert Loved by Strawberry Lovers
Discover AMANBERRY, a popular dessert brand from Fukuoka. Crispy tuile cookies filled with white chocolate cream and Amaou strawberries—perfect as a Japanese souvenir.
Tokyo Disneyland Souvenir Review: Mickey & Minnie Ochazuke (Japanese Tea Rice)
Looking for a unique Tokyo Disneyland souvenir? This Mickey & Minnie ochazuke set features seaweed and salmon flavors and makes a perfect Japanese gift for overseas visitors.
POP MART in Tokyo 2025 — Complete Store List, Access & Best Areas for Travelers
Full POP MART Tokyo guide: all stores in Harajuku, Shibuya, Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, Odaiba & Akihabara. Best areas for blind box hunters + suggested one-day route & online buying tips.
Zootopia Carrot Voice Recorder Keychain Review｜Tokyo Disneyland’s Must-Buy Souvenir (2025 Update)
Discover Tokyo Disneyland’s popular Zootopia Carrot Voice Recorder Keychain — a cute, functional souvenir inspired by Judy Hopps’ gadget. Includes price, features, and why it’s trending ahead of Zootopia 2’s release.
🌟 Why Staying in the USJ Bay Area Is So Convenient
Staying near Universal Studios Japan? Explore the best spots around USJ hotels—Gong cha, Takoyaki Park, Strawberry Fetish, souvenir shops, and family-friendly entertainment in Universal CityWalk Osaka.
Esssen Potato: A Fukuoka-Exclusive Snack That’s Perfect to Take Home
Discover Esssen Potato, a Fukuoka-exclusive Calbee snack available in Mentaiko and Kyushu Soy Sauce flavors. Perfect as a souvenir or a light treat with only 95 kcal per pack.
Family-Friendly Hot Springs Near Sapporo Station: 2 Great Spots for a Relaxing Soak
Looking for hot springs near Sapporo Station? Here are two family-friendly day-use onsen with outdoor baths, saunas, and easy access. Perfect for relaxing with kids while sightseeing.
【2025 Edition】Complete Guide to the Universal Port Vita Hotel Breakfast Buffet｜Osaka Specialties & Kid-Friendly Dishes
Enjoy a complete 2025 review of the Universal Port Vita Hotel breakfast buffet. Featuring Osaka specialties like takoyaki and mixed fruit juice, freshly prepared dishes, smoothies, and plenty of kid-friendly options. Updated hours and prices included.
🏂 Family Snowboarding Trip Packing List in Japan
Planning a family snowboarding trip? Here’s a complete packing list with tips on what to rent, what to bring, and how to keep kids warm and comfortable on the slopes. Perfect for first-time snowboarding families!
Searching for the Shima-Enaga in Hokkaido
Discover where and when to find the fluffy white Shima-Enaga in Hokkaido. Includes the best viewing spots in Sapporo, the ideal season, and what their cute “jururu” call sounds like.
Asakusa Street Food Guide – 1 Day of Delicious Eats & Temple Strolls
Discover the best Asakusa street foods — from Kagetsudo melon bread and matcha crêpes to age manju and kibi dango. Includes Senso-ji Temple omikuji experience and travel tips.
Winter Hokkaido Packing List (with Kids)
Planning a winter trip to Hokkaido with your kids? Here’s a complete family-friendly packing list with real travel tips, warm clothing ideas, and essential items for snowy days.
My Omikuji Experience at Sensō-ji: How to Draw It, What Happened, and Why People Talk About Bad Luck
Experience the traditional omikuji fortune-telling at Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa. How to draw, what to do if you get bad luck, and my own “good luck” result explained.
Asakusa Kokonoe Fried Manju｜Crispy, Fluffy, and Full of Sweet Flavor
Try Asakusa’s famous Age-Manju from Kokonoe on Nakamise Street. Crispy outside, fluffy inside, and available in matcha, sesame, chocolate, and more. Credit cards and QR code payments accepted!
Azuma Kibidango Asakusa｜5 Sticks for 400 Yen – A Sweet & Chewy Must-Try Snack Near Senso-ji Temple
Try Azuma’s famous kibidango on Asakusa’s Nakamise Street! 5 sticks for 400 yen or take-home 10-pack for 800 yen. Enjoy with iced matcha or amazake. Cash only.
Asakusa Menchi Cutlet｜Juicy Must-Try Street Food Near Senso-ji Temple
Try Asakusa’s most famous street food — the juicy and crispy Asakusa Menchi Cutlet! Located near Senso-ji Temple, this hot and flavorful snack is a must-try when visiting Tokyo.
Asakusa “Tabanenoshi” Matcha Brûlée Crepe – A Crispy, Creamy Dessert Worth the Wait
Discover Tabanenoshi in Asakusa, famous for its Matcha Brûlée Crepe with ice cream, strawberries, and cream. A must-try sweet that’s card-friendly!
Asakusa Kagetsudo Jumbo Melon Pan – Crispy Outside, Fluffy Inside!
Try the famous Jumbo Melon Pan from Asakusa Kagetsudo near Senso-ji Temple. Crispy outside, fluffy inside, and cash only! A must-eat in Asakusa.
HIKAKIN’s “Spicy Miso-Kin” Now at 7-Eleven Japan!
Japan’s top YouTuber HIKAKIN collaborates with Nissin Foods again — the new Spicy Miso-Kin cup ramen is here! Released on October 25, 2025, exclusively at 7-Eleven Japan. Here’s our first-day review of this rich and spicy miso ramen.
Visiting Shiroi Koibito Park in Sapporo | Inspired by Hikakin’s YouTube Video
Discover why Shiroi Koibito Park in Sapporo is one of Japan’s sweetest attractions!Inspired by Hikakin’s YouTube video, we explored the chocolate factory, cookie-making class, exclusive sweets, and easy access — everything you need to know before you go.
POP MART Osaka Namba Store Report｜How to Enter & Buy Labubu Figures Online
Visiting Japan? Here’s your complete 2025 guide to the new POP MART Osaka Namba store — how to enter, when tickets are needed, where to find Labubu figures, and where to buy them online from Amazon Japan or Rakuten.
🏨 Hotel Universal Port Vita Osaka Review｜Perfect Stay for Families Visiting Universal Studios Japan
Hotel Universal Port Vita is a stylish, family-friendly hotel right next to Universal Studios Japan. Spacious rooms, walk-in closets, a TV-equipped bathtub, and a great breakfast buffet make it one of the best hotels in Osaka for families visiting USJ.
Snowboarding with Kids at Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort – A Beginner-Friendly Experience
Experience snowboarding with kids at Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort, one of the most beginner-friendly ski areas near Sapporo. Easy 1-hour bus access, rental options, and a fun snow play area make it perfect for families visiting Hokkaido in winter.
Black Myaku-Myaku Mascot at Expo 2025 Osaka | The Most Wanted Souvenir
The limited-edition “Black Myaku-Myaku” mascot is the hottest item at Expo 2025 Osaka, often selling out by noon. Here’s how to find and buy it!
Jordan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka｜A Rare Experience of Sitting on Real Desert Sand
At Expo 2025 Osaka, the Jordan Pavilion lets you sit on real desert sand while watching stunning visuals. HIKAKIN also visited this unique and peaceful space!
Miyakumiyaku-yaki – The Adorable Sweet Treat of Osaka Expo 2025
Try the adorable “Miyakumiyaku-yaki” before Osaka Expo 2025 ends! We review its flavors (custard & sweet potato), prices, and where to buy it, plus tips for spotting the differences.
[Expo 2025 Osaka] Spy x Family Dining Experience｜Exclusive Menu, Souvenir Plates & Tips
Discover the SPY×FAMILY Dining experience at Osaka Expo 2025! Explore limited-edition menu items, souvenir plates, exclusive goods, and practical tips to avoid long lines.
Osaka Expo 2025 Souvenir: Kobe Fugetsudo Mini Gaufres Review & Where to Buy Online
Discover the popular Kobe Fugetsudo Mini Gaufres, a beloved Japanese wafer snack. See the Osaka Expo 2025 limited edition packaging and find out where to buy online.
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