Japan

We were all looking forward to visiting Japan. We were not disappointed. From the food to the history, to our interactions with people, we loved every moment we spent here.

We did make a few mistakes and we left plenty of interesting things unexplored, so we’re all anticipating a returning visit to Japan.

 

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Enjoy a Virtual Tour of the Ghibli Museum
Japan
Enjoy a Virtual Tour of the Ghibli Museum
Japan

Japan’s Ghibli Museum was easily one of our family’s favorite places to visit our trip. And now anyone can see this amazing museum with an official online virtual tour.

Japan
All About the Fabulous Hello Kitty Apartment
Japan, Lodging
All About the Fabulous Hello Kitty Apartment
Japan, Lodging

Anatomy of a Great Apartment

Samantha interviews Mika, the host of the fabulous Hello Kitty Apartment that was our home for a few days in Osaka.

Japan, Lodging
Images of Japan
Gallery, Japan
Images of Japan
Gallery, Japan

Japan in Pictures

Showcasing some of the more interesting things we did and saw in the two weeks we roamed around Japan.

Gallery, Japan
Tsukunejima (津久根島)
Eating, Food, Restaurant, Japan
Tsukunejima (津久根島)
Eating, Food, Restaurant, Japan

A Food Adventure in Hiroshima

One of the Best Meals of the Journey

After exploring Hiroshima for the day, we ventured out to find a legendary restaurant. It was amazing.

Eating, Food, Restaurant, Japan
Tokyo to Seoul
Daily Report, Japan, South Korea, Transportation
Tokyo to Seoul
Daily Report, Japan, South Korea, Transportation

Monday, 8-12-2014. Day 110

As any traveler will tell you, travel days are hard

Today was a travel day, and these always take longer than you think they should and tend to suck the life right out of you.

Daily Report, Japan, South Korea, Transportation
Our Last Three Days in Tokyo
Daily Report, Japan
Our Last Three Days in Tokyo
Daily Report, Japan

5-12-2014 — 7-12-2014

Days 107 — 109

As much as we loved Japan, it's also expensive for the world traveler, and our budget was telling us it was time to move on. Here's how we spent our last three days in one of our favorite countries so far.

Daily Report, Japan
Quick Trip to Miyajima
Daily Report, Japan
Quick Trip to Miyajima
Daily Report, Japan

Thursday, 04-12-2014. Day 106

Baguettes, boat rides, deer

We didn't want to leave Hiroshima without seeing the Itsukushima Shinto Shrine.

Daily Report, Japan
Off to Hiroshima
Daily Report, Japan
Off to Hiroshima
Daily Report, Japan

Wednesday, 3-12-2014. Day 105

Memorials, Museums, and Light Shows

Unlike Kyoto, we make the most of our day in Hiroshima.

Daily Report, Japan
Day Trip to Kyoto
Daily Report, Japan
Day Trip to Kyoto
Daily Report, Japan

Tuesday, 2-12-2014. Day 104

In Which Things Don't Really Go As Planned

Despite being seasoned adventurers, we failed at exploring Kyoto.

Daily Report, Japan
Three Days in Osaka
Daily Report, Japan
Three Days in Osaka
Daily Report, Japan

29-11-2014 — 1-12-2014

Days 101 — 103

As much as we were enjoying Tokyo, we wanted to explore other parts of Japan. We had plans to visit Osaka, Kyoto, and Hiroshima over the next week.

Daily Report, Japan
One More Day in Tokyo
Daily Report, Japan
One More Day in Tokyo
Daily Report, Japan

Friday, 28-11-2014. Day 100

Lost Items, Train Tickets, Strange Events

After a spooky midnight disturbance, we had to move our residence and get some train tickets ... if only we could keep track of our stuff.

Daily Report, Japan
A Brief Walking View of Tokyo
Daily Report, Japan
A Brief Walking View of Tokyo
Daily Report, Japan

Thursday, 27-11-2014. Day 99.

Big Day in Tokyo!

We wanted to see a little more of Tokyo, so we scheduled a walking tour that would take us to some different parts of the city. But first, we had to close the book on our Chinese visas.

Daily Report, Japan
Bureaucratic Triumph in Tokyo
Daily Report, Japan
Bureaucratic Triumph in Tokyo
Daily Report, Japan

Wednesday, 26-11-2014. Day 98

Visas and Rail Passes

We take care of even more business in Tokyo and meet up with some family.

Daily Report, Japan
Among the Lagomorphs: A Visit to Ra.a.g.f, Tokyo's Rabbit Cafe
Animals, Daily Report, Japan
Among the Lagomorphs: A Visit to Ra.a.g.f, Tokyo's Rabbit Cafe
Animals, Daily Report, Japan

Coffee, Tea, and Rabbits

We visit Ra.a.g.f (Rabbit and grow fat), a rabbit cafe in the heart of Shibuya.

Animals, Daily Report, Japan
Taking Care of Business in Tokyo
Daily Report, Japan
Taking Care of Business in Tokyo
Daily Report, Japan

Tuesday, 25-11-2014. Day 97

Paper Chase

We had two prime goals for the day — apply for our Chinese visas and get some tickets to Museum Ghibli. We only succeeded in one of them.

Daily Report, Japan
Shanghai Interlude, Part 2
Daily Report, China, Japan
Shanghai Interlude, Part 2
Daily Report, China, Japan

Sunday, 24-11-2014. Day 96

16 Hours in China

And you thought last night was weird ...

Daily Report, China, Japan
Thrilling Find: An NHK Sticker
Japan
Thrilling Find: An NHK Sticker
Japan

Or ... Why I was happy to see an NHK Sticker in the wild.

So why was I overjoyed when I realized that our Tokyo apartment had an NHK sticker?

Japan

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