The Last Day
Our last day in Japan. I can feel home calling. We’re back in Tokyo, strolling through Shinjuku revisiting streets we walked at the very beginning…
The Gates of Fushimi Inari
Today was our last day in Kyoto. We got an early start, but not too early since we only had one place we wanted to…
Bamboo, Gold & Gion
After waking up around 5 a.m. every day because our sleep schedule was completely confused, we finally managed to sleep in until 8 this morning.…
A Day in Osaka
Just when I thought we were finally getting used to sleeping in, I beat the alarm and woke up at 6:30 a.m. Lord, I don’t…
Arriving in Kyoto
Today’s adventure was the equivalent of a “rest day” during our travels — though in Japan, even the slower days somehow still turn into unforgettable…
Temples, Markets & Magic Toilets
3rd day in Tokyo, we toured all over the place. It’s not hard to walk 8 miles a day. We’ve also been in the habit…
The Mountain, the Crosswalk & the Dragons
Day 2 in Japan. Amin booked us a day trip to Mt. Fuji, the highest peak in Japan. We’re technically a couple of weeks past…
Ukiyo — Living in the Moment
Our first day in Japan, I made Amin wear matching Tokyo souvenir shirts with me. You know — the winner from HeatherbugLiving on Etsy that…
Our First Night in Tokyo
Our first night in Tokyo went by in a blur of lights, movement, and quiet amazement. We spent a couple of hours walking through Shinjuku,…
Why Japan
The Japan journey began during one of the hardest seasons of my life. My husband and I started planning our trip to Japan while my…