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Japan

May 20 - Jun 4, 2026 · Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka

1Tokyo - Shinjuku AirbnbMay 20-25
2Hikari 709 to KyotoMay 28
3Kyoto - Hotel ForzaMay 28-30
4Osaka - Fresa InnMay 30 - Jun 3
5Peach MM773 homeJun 3-4
Neon streets of Shinjuku, Tokyo at night

Tokyo

May 20-25

Airbnb in Shinjuku, off Kabukicho. Neon, ramen, late nights.

A Shinkansen bullet train passing Mount Fuji

Shinkansen

May 28

Hikari 709, Mishima to Kyoto. Fuji on the right for ten seconds.

Vermilion torii gates at Fushimi Inari, Kyoto

Kyoto

May 28-30

Hotel Forza, Shijo Kawaramachi. Shrines by day, ramen at 23:00.

The Glico sign over the Dotonbori canal, Osaka at night

Osaka

May 30 - Jun 3

Sotetsu Fresa Inn, Shinsaibashi. Dotonbori, takoyaki, repeat.

A Kendo practitioner in full armor raising a bamboo shinai in a dojo
HighlightJun 2

Samurai Kendo training, Osaka

Full kit, real shinai, zero chill. The photos and videos are extensive. She has shown everyone.

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