Arriving in Nara We got off our train in Nara, dropped our stuff off at the front desk of the hotel, and went straight to the famous deer park. We snapped these photos along the walk. Art in the Park…
Yamazaki-ya Ryokan We stayed at Yamazaki-Ya for our last two nights in Kyoto. It was a beautiful Ryokan tucked away in the hills of northwestern Kyoto. We were surrounded by traditional Japanese gardens and a stream right outside our window.…
Tanaka-ya Ryokan We arrived in the late afternoon in Kyoto and checked into our accommodation, Tanaka-ya Ryokan. Ryokan are traditional Japanese guest houses and Tanaka-ya was a great place to stay in the heart of old Kyoto. Entrance to Tanaka-ya…
Here it is, the most technologically advanced toilet in the world. This is the future.
Train to Nagano The train to Nagano was our first experience on the Shinkansen bullet train. We used our JR Pass (we can take unlimited trains for 2 weeks) and it was very convenient to get on. The train itself…
Hotel in Shinjuku We moved hotels to the E-Hotel in Shinjuku so we could experience a different part of the city. It definitely made us appreciate the (slightly) larger room in Akihabara. Smallest Bathroom Ever. Meiji Shrine We visited the…
We made it safely to Tokyo and spent the past 2 days exploring. So far the verdict is that Tokyo is amazing! The locals are extremely nice, transportation is fast (but confusing at first), and the food is delicious. The…
While walking in Waikiki, we heard some loud drumming and cymbals. The music led us to the Waikiki McDonald’s where there was a Chinese Lion Dance taking place. Check out the video.
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We began our adventure yesterday by flying to our first destination: Honolulu. Stomach’s prepped for kal-bi ribs, mochiko chicken, malasadas, lilikoi, and shave ice! At the Airport, Ready to Leave About to Land in Hawai’i Our (Tiny) Italian Sports Car…