2025

July

• Japan 2025, day 6: Osaka Japan, Osaka

  A Tuesday morning shopping trip at the konbini (convenience store). We were looking for breakfast, which had been consisting of onigiri or cold noodles and canned cold brew coffee. Anna admired the in

• Japan 2025, day 5: Osaka Japan, Osaka

  We arrive a few minutes early to the class and decided to use one of Japan’s ubiquitous vending machines for a quick drink. These are super convenient, especially in the 90F* heat. The only catch is t

• Japan 2025, day 4: Osaka (evening) Japan, Osaka

  The first stop was at an izakaya (the Japanese version of a tapas bar) that specializes in yakitori. My plate had grilled mushrooms, asparagus, and shisito peppers, although it’s more typically meat-b

• Japan 2025, day 4: Osaka (day) Japan, Osaka

  Our Airbnb is large by Japanese standards and very quaint. I am happy that we have a washing machine, although no dryer means that we are hanging clothes on the balcony. Fortunately, the balcony is fa

• Japan 2025, day 3: Osaka Japan, Osaka

  One view from our hotel, Almont Niporri. We have a corner room, so there’s another side of windows.

• Japan 2025, day 2: Tokyo Japan, Tokyo

  Anna’s postcard from the JAL flight crew❤️

• Japan 2025, day 1 Japan

  Ignore the sixth man in the background!