Tokyo, Kyoto, Ine and Beyond: My Family’s Journey Through Japan’s Culture, Food, and Hidden Corners

Japan had been sitting at the top of our travel bucket list for years. This spring break, we finally made it happen — spending 12 unforgettable days exploring Tokyo, Kyoto, the countryside, and the coast. From the rush of the cities to the quiet beauty of cherry blossom season, the trip lived up to every expectation… and then some.