Whimsical Wanderings

Cute & Whimsy Characters

If you love whimsical travel, then there are plenty of cute character attractions to visit worldwide. From Sanrio to Disney, Pokémon and the Moomins, I can never resist them.

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Let’s Visit Sanrio Puroland

If you love Hello Kitty or Kawaii Characters, then you must visit Sanrio Puroland in Tokyo. It’s a theme park filled with rides, shops, shows and themed food. Read my guide for how to visit & top tips.

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Kirby Cafe Japan worth visiting
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Kirby Café

If you love the pink character Kirby, then you must visit the Kirby Café in Japan. But just know that tickets are harder to get than winning a boss battle in Dream Land. Make sure to read my guide on how to secure a table!

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Moomins in Finland

The Moomins

I’ve been obsessed with The Moomins since an early age, so I loved visiting Finland. The artist behind them is Tove Jansson. You can visit Moomin Cafés, the museum and special shops to buy heaps of souvenirs.

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How to Visit Super Nintendo World Japan Universal Studios

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Super Nintendo World

I recently visited Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Japan. As a 90s kid with fond memories of playing games on SNES, it was a dream come true! Make sure to read my guides on how to get tickets, what to do in Donkey Kong Country and reserve a table in Kinopio’s Café!

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Tea House Arashiyama Rilakkuma Cafe Japan
Tea House Arashiyama Rilakkuma Cafe Japan

Arashiyama Teahouse

Rilakkuma Café

I’m a huge fan of the lazy bear Rilakkuma. You can visit the Arashiyama Teahouse in Japan with a café and shop. They even have a bamboo grove outside with Rilakkuma photo opportunities. Read my guide on how to visit.

Chiikawa

Chiikawa is a super popular character in Japan. There’s a theme park, bakery, shops and restaurants to visit.

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