@travelwithkids3: ✨ If you saw my last reel about travelling Japan with kids, you’ll know it sparked a lot of conversation. Some people assumed my kids were misbehaving, or that we didn’t understand Japanese cultural norms. But we’ve been travelling Japan for years — I speak Japanese, and our kids know the rules: quiet on trains, shoes off, respectful in shops. After sharing that reel, so many families reached out. Comments poured in from people saying their children were pushed, shoved, or even knocked over — subtle or not-so-subtle signs of frustration toward foreign families. We weren’t the only ones noticing this shift in attitudes. What’s changed is that tourism has increased significantly in the last few years. Families who visited five years ago often didn’t notice it, but now there’s a subtle pressure — a feeling that your family shouldn’t exist in public spaces. A silent expectation to make your children invisible. My kids are remarkably well-behaved in Japan, and I often apologise to them for having to shrink themselves. But here’s the truth: kids should be allowed to exist and be part of society. Despite all of this, Japan is a country we will always love and continue to go back to. If you’re planning a trip there with kids, there’s no need to be afraid — just be prepared. And if you’re after practical tips, itineraries, and guides for family travel in Japan, hit follow and save some of my free itineraries on my website — designed for families at every age and stage. . . . . . Japan with kids travel | family travel Japan honest review | Japan unkind to children | travelling Japan with kids etiquette | Japan rudeness toward foreigners | Japanese public transport with children | family travel Japan realistic guide | Japan not always welcoming | subtle disdain toward tourists | kids in Japan cultural norms | family travel expectations Japan | Japan parenting and public spaces | Japan tourist behaviour change | Japan overtourism challenges

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Thursday 19 February 2026 03:54:19 GMT