JAPAN – A tap on the door and it swivels open.

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We step in. A moat, a trickle of water. 

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Wait, there is a hole in our path. A drawbridge is lowered, and we navigate a labyrinth that leads to a feudal Edo village. 

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“What is this place?” whispers my 10-year-old child with glee.

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It is a ninja-themed restaurant, enigmatic and slightly kitsch, where we are about to experience entertaining “ninja magic” over dinner. 

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Japan houses a host of attractions that appeal to young travellers, as I discover in my journeys in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka with my family, including three children aged between eight and 10.

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During the pandemic, Japan continued to roll out new attractions in time for the resurgence of travel.

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With its abundance of one-of-a-kind themed cafes, quirky museums, theme parks, culturally immersive experiences and nature, Japan is a treasure trove for family holidays...

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