R Scott OkamotoJul 13, 20174 minAnd in the End...Day 14- Sunday, July 9 It was our 23rd wedding anniversary. Of course we forgot about it until we boarded our flight that afternoon. We...
R Scott OkamotoJul 10, 20175 minA quiet, peaceful day in Kyoto- Ancient buildings, geishas, and foodDay 9- Tuesday, July 4 We made a deliberate choice to bring the kids with us on our dream Japan vacation. My parents were skeptical. ...
R Scott OkamotoJul 7, 20174 minOsaka food and whale sharks to Nara's psycho deer and shrinesDay 7 (technically the 8th day in Japan) Sunday, July 2 Our feet and legs were aching when we woke up. According to our Steps trackers,...
R Scott OkamotoJul 3, 20177 minNorthside Adventures- Buffets, foxes, and amazing street marketsJapan 4 Day 3 As Geri entered the women’s side of the baths, a group of old women exclaimed, out loud, “Hakujin!” We know this word. It...