This has been my families second visit to Japan in as many years and once again we just adored it. We are now firmly Japanophiles. Why do we love this place so much? It is so hard to put into words.
Every street is jammed packed with a visual feast of colour, images and action.
Every interaction with the local people is courteous and efficient.
Trains run on time.
Food is like a god .
The details are important .
In japan there is an emphasis on Kawaii (cute in Japanese) , from the food to the public signs.
The Japanese fashion is modest but creative.
You never get thirsty because there is a vending machine on every corner.
Hot towels before your meal.
Japanese supermarkets are like heaven
This is a taste of our trip to Osaka.

So the unicorn phase had not passed with this 12 year old, so I decided to embrace it and go all out for her final Birthday party in primary school!
With a unicorn make up bar, photo booth, decorate your own cupcakes and sparkles galore this party was a unicorn extravaganza..

Tutu Du Monde is every girls dream.
The pieces they produce are detailed and beautiful .
​It was pure joy taking these shots...

This Winter I shot and styled my first seasonal shoot for Blues Child In Maitland....and I'm hooked!
Can't wait to do the next one!​

Five Stories of Childhood dreams are packed into this toy shop in Harajuku Japan!
​Cute and collectible anything can be found here....Hello Kitty, Star Wars, Lego, Miffy ...and my Girls Favorites Studio Ghibli and Cinnamon roll.
Definitely one of the girls favorite days!

We aren't the biggest Disney fans in our house but Tokyo Disneyland completely changed that! It truly is the happiest...and the most organised place on earth.
One of the most charming parts of our visit was to watch the group of teenagers all dressed up to visit their favourite place. Their commitment to their outfits and excitement about their visit is contagious.
You will notice there are a lot of food photos...which is always a main focus on any of our holidays but at Disney everything is in the shape of Mickey Mouse...and tasted delicious!!! Who could resist??

Night time walks in Shinjuku are beautiful and entertaining.....
Plus you can buy Hello Kitty products way past bed time!

This haven right in the middle of the busy city was where we spent one blissful afternoon.
​Shinjuku Gyoen is a National Garden full of areas for families to come, relax and engage with nature. The stunning Japanese Garden was a family favourite..

Takeshita St can only be explained as a teenage girls dream! A narrow lane with only foot traffic, lined with trendy clothing shops, snack booths and themed cafes. Luckily we arrived early before the bustling street became jam packed. The girls both adored every inch of it!

Last month we took a family holiday to Tokyo and from the minute we arrived we fell in love!
​ The city, the people, the food all melded together to create a wonderful family experience. One of the things we loved to do was to wander the streets of Tokyo. Each street was filled with a charming mix of new and old. Each block jam packed with so much to do and see. Each building full to the brim with businesses and homes.
My photo collection from this trip is very large !!