Japan

  • City street scene with yellow taxi, white car, and gray van, and an elevated train track above with a train passing by. Signage indicates a height limit of 3.8 meters.

    Day 1 in Tokyo, Japan

    I know it's only been a YEAR since we went to Japan, but hey, I still have photos to share!

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  • A baker wearing white uniform, hat, glasses, and face mask preparing dough in a bakery kitchen with wooden walls and bowls on the counter.

    Making Soba Noodles in Japan

    The train stations in Japan are spectacular. Tokyo's public transit system is incredible, but I was blown away by just how immaculate and huge each major station really is.

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  • A tabby cat sitting on a brown surface near a window, gazing outside with a pink bowl in the background.

    Visiting a Cat Café in Tokyo

    Okay, so if you know me at all, you probably know that I'm a cat person. Big time.

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  • A vendor at an outdoor market sells shredded pork. The vendor is wearing a brown jacket and gloves, with a sign in Japanese and English that says 'TRY! TASTE!' visible on the stall.

    Tsukiji Fish Market

    So, because of Adam's busy work schedule, he had to leave Japan a day earlier than I did. When he met me in Japan at the beginning of the week, he had just come from a two-week work trip in China.

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  • Close-up of cherry blossom flowers on a branch against a cloudy sky.

    Making Friends in Yoyogi Park

    Oh, hi! I'm on spring break, so that means I have a life again for about a week! I think I spent the first day of my break pretty well.

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  • A smiling woman with reddish hair in a bun wearing a traditional Japanese yukata, sitting in a room with a tea set on a tray and a thermos in the background.

    Tattoo-Friendly Onsen in Nagano, Japan

    Remember when I mentioned how Adam and I did almost zero planning for this trip? Well, another great example of that mistake was assuming we wouldn't have any trouble finding a tattoo-friendly onsen…

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  • A monkey with wet fur in water, with pink face and yellow eyes.

    Snow Monkey Park in Yamanouchi, Japan

    It’s Sunday and I have some downtime, so I'm so excited to finally share some of my favorite photos from Japan!

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