April 5th - 18th, 2025

We just got back from my wife's birthday trip to Japan. It turned out to be the perfect time to go, as it was cherry blossom season. People come from far and wide to see these beautiful trees in bloom, and they did not disappoint. The trip included stops in Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, and back to Tokyo before returning home. We toured the cities, experienced the Shibuya crossing, met a real-life Geisha girl, played with otters, took a ramen-making class, and so much more. If you have the chance to go, do it. It was a truly amazing experience. I must thank my wife, Monica "Trip Adviser" Emerson, for planning this wonderful adventure.