[vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]We were almost half way through our whirlwind adventure through Japan when it was finally time to spend one blissful night in the much anticipated luxury Japanese ryokan called Yagyu No Sho. After weeks of searching online, we finally found this beautiful Japanese...
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Toyko is unlike any other city. It’s known for its ability to embrace innovative technology, melding delight and utility. Where else could you find cafes that let you pet owls, or ride around the city in Mario themed go-carts, or find just about...
[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1561946812406{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}"][vc_column width="1/4"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]After a full morning of traipsing around Kakunodate's soggy samurai village, we found ourselves on yet another train toward the town of Akita. We had barely enough time to get comfortable and rest our feet before the train...
[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1545001647410{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}"][vc_column width="1/4"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]The Shinkansen pulled away with a lurch from Toyko station at 6:00 am. The sky was a deep purple and the sun hadn’t peeked over the horizon. Outside, the streets were mostly vacant, save a few bicyclists making...
