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See that tiny bottle of Hibiki 17? I still wonder whether they were pouring it freely in the lounge while we had no idea. 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Miyake in Portland, Maine is one of our stateside go-tos. Easy to love, a little tougher on the wallet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1789764219641-VCV1F6X9ZNJV4ANCY523/IMG_1642.jpeg Articles - What Points Don’t Cover: A Realistic Japan Budget for Two https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1789764219682-054G72UFCR9KCRJC57D9/IMG_1724.jpeg Articles - What Points Don’t Cover: A Realistic Japan Budget for Two https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1789764220803-AMN12AKH03DQN8YWLE1K/IMG_2975.jpeg Articles - What Points Don’t Cover: A Realistic Japan Budget for Two https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1789764220858-AEFD7WRTRS6YOCLHH50O/IMG_2976.jpeg Articles - What Points Don’t Cover: A Realistic Japan Budget for Two https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1789764221926-MFVCP8IXX9OVGGW9C1QE/IMG_2978.jpeg Articles - What Points Don’t Cover: A Realistic Japan Budget for Two https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1789764221956-R0N4B2VFAKRJ8OOMQ34T/IMG_3036.jpeg Articles - What Points Don’t Cover: A Realistic Japan Budget for Two https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1789764222927-J6855NZ7ZO5A5UKHMH9R/IMG_6260.jpeg Articles - What Points Don’t Cover: A Realistic Japan Budget for Two https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1789764223080-MRNNQFNW1V4X5JLL63ZZ/IMG_6263.jpeg Articles - What Points Don’t Cover: A Realistic Japan Budget for Two https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1789764978102-WC9SVAXRY8CV5DVTRK2Q/unsplash-image-0F9pZKGOL2E.jpg Articles - What Points Don’t Cover: A Realistic Japan Budget for Two - Make it stand out Just kidding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1789765265077-AF5OSYGVUFPBYNI9M347/unsplash-image-tuc1Lin_vR8.jpg Articles - What Points Don’t Cover: A Realistic Japan Budget for Two - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/d356c372-63e5-42a0-a4b8-990f8124e309/IMG_1808.jpeg Articles - What Points Don’t Cover: A Realistic Japan Budget for Two - Make it stand out Some of the matcha we brought home recently. So far everything here has been a solid 8 or above, with the exception of my last ditch desperation purchase at Narita airport - don’t buy that golden box in the back - it’s a little meh - neither terrible nor wonderful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1789766294637-OEQGA1FDF2SGFJJVN4YN/IMG_1842.jpeg Articles - What Points Don’t Cover: A Realistic Japan Budget for Two https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1789766294645-MN48EUL6PECTAQ4PNC0D/IMG_1843.jpeg Articles - What Points Don’t Cover: A Realistic Japan Budget for Two https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1789766295799-9CALBB0F8KEJ32ZLNBPO/IMG_1844.jpg Articles - What Points Don’t Cover: A Realistic Japan Budget for Two https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1789766517417-8T0V7WLRS7FGJPSD1FDZ/IMG_6456.jpg Articles - What Points Don’t Cover: A Realistic Japan Budget for Two https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1789765518634-KO7ELJXFNZDJE44P59NA/unsplash-image-FzpeE5l0Dhw.jpg Articles - What Points Don’t Cover: A Realistic Japan Budget for Two - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.allpointstojapan.com/articles/citi-adds-jal-transfers-why-it-matters-for-japan-trips monthly 0.5 2026-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/7cc34a90-f096-43cc-a4b6-60717f8cd486/unsplash-image-YZ76ky4-eYs.jpg Articles - Citi Adds 1:1 Transfers to Japan Airlines - Why It Matters for Japan Trips - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1790196207810-EN76SFPCVGPOOA5PZF2P/unsplash-image-W3lBpGkMh_A.jpg Articles - Citi Adds 1:1 Transfers to Japan Airlines - Why It Matters for Japan Trips - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1790195853764-CXFH8L93MO8UVD5ERE6T/unsplash-image-_V4ltccbZpc.jpg Articles - Citi Adds 1:1 Transfers to Japan Airlines - Why It Matters for Japan Trips - Make it stand out Always nice to have more than one angle. https://www.allpointstojapan.com/articles/why-i-wouldnt-tell-everyone-to-avoid-japan-in-summer monthly 0.5 2026-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1788373613760-IFYI5TZAHTWMCQO8PWKU/unsplash-image-Ya0ofGZwQFo.jpg Articles - After Our Trip in July: I Wouldn’t Tell Everyone to Avoid Japan in Summer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1788376431210-JRGV6X9JNGVNZ6Y6TSW5/unsplash-image-u3Z5LC5B9-I.jpg Articles - After Our Trip in July: I Wouldn’t Tell Everyone to Avoid Japan in Summer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/17df5500-81ce-4777-b5e4-5a6daf204ec4/IMG_0757.jpeg Articles - After Our Trip in July: I Wouldn’t Tell Everyone to Avoid Japan in Summer - Make it stand out Spa area at the Park Hyatt Tokyo - incredibly worth your while https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/aa885165-7213-483c-8167-962cee3ebd4d/IMG_0774.jpeg Articles - After Our Trip in July: I Wouldn’t Tell Everyone to Avoid Japan in Summer - Make it stand out Still can’t believe this just opened a week before our visit! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1788373893683-TALMLEO1NMF3TI23T3UE/unsplash-image-hmfdTccy3yU.jpg Articles - After Our Trip in July: I Wouldn’t Tell Everyone to Avoid Japan in Summer - Make it stand out Some things are incredible in summer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1788377969802-HKM2YKNPXE2OPQ84LVDB/IMG_1746.jpeg Articles - After Our Trip in July: I Wouldn’t Tell Everyone to Avoid Japan in Summer - Empty entryway at 5:20 PM - How!? 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Budget-Friendly vs. High-End Award Stays - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/e04ffe91-c129-4933-adb4-d9fa33165afc/IMG_3043.jpg Articles - How Many Hilton Points Do You Need for a Japan Trip? Budget-Friendly vs. High-End Award Stays - Make it stand out Yokohama has so much to offer! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/9f2060fd-900d-413e-8ff9-6fd82644df03/Screenshot+2026-09-03+at+4.57.50%E2%80%AFPM.png Articles - How Many Hilton Points Do You Need for a Japan Trip? Budget-Friendly vs. High-End Award Stays - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1788575862366-J9PQZZG5Y0KAFYFDO4GO/Screenshot+2026-09-03+at+4.58.23%E2%80%AFPM.png Articles - How Many Hilton Points Do You Need for a Japan Trip? Budget-Friendly vs. High-End Award Stays https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1788575927434-84FB1FCCDK3SNYMYL2OK/Screenshot+2026-09-03+at+4.57.38%E2%80%AFPM.png Articles - How Many Hilton Points Do You Need for a Japan Trip? Budget-Friendly vs. High-End Award Stays https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/17fcffbf-955d-4f11-9318-573c6ae5e9a4/IMG_8190.jpg Articles - How Many Hilton Points Do You Need for a Japan Trip? Budget-Friendly vs. High-End Award Stays - Make it stand out The jaw-dropping view from our ryokan balcony in Fuji Kawaguchiko. The previous day was completely foggy so imagine waking up to this! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/0f257cef-a53d-4ef0-9ec4-90203a0ae3f6/Screenshot+2026-09-03+at+4.55.08%E2%80%AFPM.png Articles - How Many Hilton Points Do You Need for a Japan Trip? 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Budget-Friendly vs. High-End Award Stays - Make it stand out The grand entrance at FAUCHON L'Hotel Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/945d1ff6-b031-44d1-b1cd-6472865db4d2/Cory%2C+conrad+window.jpg Articles - How Many Hilton Points Do You Need for a Japan Trip? Budget-Friendly vs. High-End Award Stays - Make it stand out Cory’s cozy spot overlooking Tokyo bay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/f273e35b-fd60-405b-8d47-6a3c084a0bbd/heroimage9%3A2026.jpg Articles - How Many Hilton Points Do You Need for a Japan Trip? Budget-Friendly vs. High-End Award Stays - Make it stand out Blue-hour Osaka skyline viewed from the Conrad Osaka executive lounge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/8dfbb3e7-2bf1-44f7-9cf6-fb243f72582b/IMG_1478.jpg Articles - How Many Hilton Points Do You Need for a Japan Trip? Budget-Friendly vs. High-End Award Stays - Make it stand out Waldorf Astoria Osaka downstairs lobby https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1788623560398-IQDB1DGD7BQ717EU3FZD/Screenshot+2026-09-03+at+4.58.09%E2%80%AFPM.png Articles - How Many Hilton Points Do You Need for a Japan Trip? Budget-Friendly vs. High-End Award Stays https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1788624052021-DCULJAGKJIWI5M8TZD3O/Screenshot+2026-09-05+at+12.00.23%E2%80%AFPM.png Articles - How Many Hilton Points Do You Need for a Japan Trip? Budget-Friendly vs. High-End Award Stays - The entire month of March was booked Standard nights are harder to come by with this hotel - I highly recommend finding a 1 or 2 night stay and using a Free Night Reward https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1788623497756-IFZU51N8LR4CQABY415E/Screenshot+2026-09-03+at+4.54.42%E2%80%AFPM.png Articles - How Many Hilton Points Do You Need for a Japan Trip? Budget-Friendly vs. High-End Award Stays https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1788624052045-GETSD84SY3Y6AXVAVP0A/Screenshot+2026-09-05+at+11.58.47%E2%80%AFAM.png Articles - How Many Hilton Points Do You Need for a Japan Trip? Budget-Friendly vs. High-End Award Stays https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1788624053377-Z1LC5A65HJOTL4J7JRG4/Screenshot+2026-09-05+at+11.58.25%E2%80%AFAM.png Articles - How Many Hilton Points Do You Need for a Japan Trip? Budget-Friendly vs. High-End Award Stays https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1788624053482-HABWQW7T062R73IXOI3C/Screenshot+2026-09-05+at+11.57.59%E2%80%AFAM.png Articles - How Many Hilton Points Do You Need for a Japan Trip? Budget-Friendly vs. High-End Award Stays - Only 3 out of the 5 nights were available Since I couldn’t find a 5 night stretch, this is another hotel you may want to use a Free Night Award for a 1 or 2 night stay. It’s definitely worth it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/88db01e5-2fde-44d6-8e98-02c0afec1c4f/1.jpg Articles - How Many Hilton Points Do You Need for a Japan Trip? Budget-Friendly vs. High-End Award Stays - Make it stand out View from our room at the Conrad Tokyo, overlooking the cafe we went to inside the Hamarikyu Gardens below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/391178d0-cbd1-4690-a3ae-0b9c4b0073a7/IMG_2924.jpeg Articles - How Many Hilton Points Do You Need for a Japan Trip? Budget-Friendly vs. High-End Award Stays - Make it stand out Conrad Osaka - if we had to choose between Conrads, Osaka wins the battle over Tokyo. We’ll see what Conrad Yokohama brings to the table next! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1788626310929-1EQZX4G8C2S3XAYTRSO0/unsplash-image-9Cd_UrSM1sE.jpg Articles - How Many Hilton Points Do You Need for a Japan Trip? 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Budget-Friendly vs. High-End Award Stays - Make it stand out With a room this nice at Park Hyatt Tokyo, you can hide your face, but you can’t hide the smile. https://www.allpointstojapan.com/articles/jal-award-calendar-55k-business-class monthly 0.5 2026-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1788452722248-CV6R5Q7B62FS15D168YW/unsplash-image-u-c79BczBGo.jpg Articles - The JAL Award Calendar I Wish I’d Found Earlier: How I Search for 55k Business Class - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/0208be3e-547c-4af6-b7d5-7ef0f7b185c6/Screenshot+2026-09-02+at+9.57.24%E2%80%AFPM.png Articles - The JAL Award Calendar I Wish I’d Found Earlier: How I Search for 55k Business Class - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/a0b209c7-e10f-4ffa-bc63-3003e7b15486/1+for+JAL+Award+Calendar+Article.png Articles - The JAL Award Calendar I Wish I’d Found Earlier: How I Search for 55k Business Class - Make it stand out Two dates with 55k Business Class seats! JAL notes that the availability shown on this calendar is accurate only as of 12:00 - a good reason to verify those seats before transferring miles. Click Continue to see the current mileage required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/de358a4c-ed72-4a8c-be76-983657ff4ee9/Screenshot+2026-08-30+at+12.40.16%E2%80%AFPM.png Articles - The JAL Award Calendar I Wish I’d Found Earlier: How I Search for 55k Business Class - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1788453035657-S7O5DZ0R628W6JR3CETF/unsplash-image-MQOglcJ__jA.jpg Articles - The JAL Award Calendar I Wish I’d Found Earlier: How I Search for 55k Business Class - Make it stand out Okayama Castle - newly renovated, stunning. 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(Tosho-gu Shrine in Nikko, photo of The Three Wise Monkeys) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1780697857689-ZDEPVYW7X6S6W71LLWM5/unsplash-image-p0BhWaFA-vg.jpg Articles - 9 Common Mistakes First-Time Japan Travelers Make - Make it stand out Japan's punctuality culture stresses me out because culturally I'm about 70% American, but I'm packaged in a Japanese body. Being five minutes early is considered normal. You’ll be judged for being exactly on time. Showing up late feels like you've committed a crime. Meanwhile, my American side is still trying to finish its coffee. One of the funniest parts of traveling in Japan is constantly feeling like I'm failing cultural expectations that people assume I naturally understand. I don't. 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Apparently the GM is Italian so they have a Maserati SUV that chauffeurs guests around. 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- During the daytime, pretty nice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1778981810259-GYDHJA0MQBRV9WOUOOKS/IMG_9494.jpeg Articles - The Japan Airbnb Myth vs Reality: Are They Better Than Hotels? - Eating our mistakes away https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1778981808857-31DYSEG8SCGA4BHHTNLP/IMG_1737.jpg Articles - The Japan Airbnb Myth vs Reality: Are They Better Than Hotels? - We returned to Sapporo, unscathed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1778985407067-SLNHWAJAAOQ8O2CMJ8OG/unsplash-image-zt8VSb1E2Vk.jpg Articles - The Japan Airbnb Myth vs Reality: Are They Better Than Hotels? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1778984571446-XKGU5XBH5O6HGRLA11DB/IMG_3590.jpeg Articles - The Japan Airbnb Myth vs Reality: Are They Better Than Hotels? - The pirate ship! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1778984569149-AFW8940SPTKOA4TD2GQO/IMG_1815.jpeg Articles - The Japan Airbnb Myth vs Reality: Are They Better Than Hotels? 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You’ll see what I mean when you see it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/c5dd7886-7bbd-45bd-9207-7dd34d2eded1/IMG_5746.jpeg Articles - Ranked #1 - Park Hyatt Kyoto: The 2-Michelin-Star Breakfast We Still Think About - Make it stand out Almost every corner has a beautiful presentation with a back drop of quaint Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/c1c7c940-bfa4-44b4-b3d1-83883ae80649/IMG_5752.jpeg Articles - Ranked #1 - Park Hyatt Kyoto: The 2-Michelin-Star Breakfast We Still Think About - Make it stand out Beautiful garden to stroll through around the property (I was told this is where the Kyoyamato breakfast comes through if you order room service) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/0efeb80a-905a-4986-9e41-8dd39f075216/cory-view.jpg Articles - Ranked #1 - Park Hyatt Kyoto: The 2-Michelin-Star Breakfast We Still Think About - Make it stand out Loved every window, every view https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/c93b9fff-8c63-4d91-8296-94a39acb97ad/IMG_3435.jpeg Articles - Ranked #1 - Park Hyatt Kyoto: The 2-Michelin-Star Breakfast We Still Think About - Make it stand out The snow, like powder sugar, on the temple and mountaintops https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/742ede03-7aeb-4648-a0e8-320d18ca1aa3/IMG_3441.jpeg Articles - Ranked #1 - Park Hyatt Kyoto: The 2-Michelin-Star Breakfast We Still Think About - Make it stand out Every angle is like a mural - changing with the seasons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/eb85360e-8d89-4a2d-a763-bf53eaf1316d/IMG_3456.jpeg Articles - Ranked #1 - Park Hyatt Kyoto: The 2-Michelin-Star Breakfast We Still Think About - Make it stand out Woah - stole this one from Cory’s camera roll https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/0b190d5b-1c30-4d0d-b2fb-45df2d5ec07a/IMG_3444.jpeg Articles - Ranked #1 - Park Hyatt Kyoto: The 2-Michelin-Star Breakfast We Still Think About - Make it stand out If you stay in the winter, it’s a touch cold when you walk through the outdoor hallways. 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(Mesm Tokyo) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/18e8118c-4141-4639-9b40-d4fd4ad0b027/IMG_6539.jpeg Articles - The Framework I Use to Plan Every Japan Trip With Points - Part 2: Hotels - Make it stand out Unbelievable breakfast at the Osaka Station Hotel - one of the very best lounges https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/370dfd0c-2151-448b-84bb-ce13ac0e08df/IMG_6377.jpeg Articles - The Framework I Use to Plan Every Japan Trip With Points - Part 2: Hotels - Make it stand out Conrad Tokyo took the “muffin” to a new level! 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We love going to local supermarkets - they have unbeatable prices and it makes for a fun outing… even if you never enjoy shopping for food in the States https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1771798698634-NRN9VM5HVBB8XA7JFEF0/APJ+ALL+Vertical+%281000+x+1200+px%29-4.jpg Articles - The Framework I Use to Plan Every Japan Trip With Points - The Complete Overview - Cory meets kotatsu Cory fell in love with the kotatsu (a warm table thingy) my grandmother’s house. It makes humans useless and lazy but it’s all worth it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1771798642336-H6Z9NF8EDPOMFN3AH01M/3.jpg Articles - The Framework I Use to Plan Every Japan Trip With Points - The Complete Overview - Nature is everywhere https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1771798642291-QUZGSYD8K46606YDX5JS/4.jpg Articles - The Framework I Use to Plan Every Japan Trip With Points - The Complete Overview - Zunda parfait - a must try Meet: the green cousin of azuki - zunda! Instead of red bean paste, zunda is made from edamame. It’s my absolute favorite, and a must-try in Sendai! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1771799313369-PTOQ6RPT7CFMQVG0Z4W1/APJ+ALL+Vertical+%281000+x+1200+px%29-5.jpg Articles - The Framework I Use to Plan Every Japan Trip With Points - The Complete Overview - Westin Sendai Super clean and comfortable. One of our go-to’s for a visit home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1771799578673-8LQ0KOX7K2CHIUF3EJ59/1.jpg Articles - The Framework I Use to Plan Every Japan Trip With Points - The Complete Overview - Timeless architecture On a Kyoto tour with Japanese friends, who planned every hour of our day. Not our usual style, but we enjoyed it so much! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1771799578921-FAXXM4M6QNLINWBKUYDQ/2.jpg Articles - The Framework I Use to Plan Every Japan Trip With Points - The Complete Overview - Near the Ritz If you recall seeing this boat, you were very close to the Ritz-Carlton Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/1771799579992-AB3J46UXPOEVNKUXWAG3/3.jpg Articles - The Framework I Use to Plan Every Japan Trip With Points - The Complete Overview - Love spring in Kyoto On social media, Kyoto is pummeled by tourists. It’s probably true in some areas. 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The actual stone path is to the left - I’m upset I never took a good photo of it, so you’ll just have to go see it for yourself! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/678c05d9-9f99-419f-9d42-150b9e1bf95b/2.jpg Articles - What The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto Means to Us - Make it stand out The view from our garden view room. It was beautifully lit up at night! (2016) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/6941b3c8-2132-4dbb-8f08-dacb8da6f25c/5.jpg Articles - What The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto Means to Us - Make it stand out Still one of my favorite photos of Cory (2016) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/f533f7c8-45dd-4e71-b037-631a31a4d5d0/4.jpg Articles - What The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto Means to Us - Make it stand out Our room in 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/a097ee09-5ea1-4875-b846-dfb712c5dd7e/5.jpg Articles - What The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto Means to Us - Make it stand out That window was a nice touch! Not all rooms have them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697550dd171eae1f3b090000/c1d41ade-d012-413b-95c2-f9134e7b88c2/APJ+ALL+Vertical+%281000+x+1200+px%29.jpg Articles - What The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto Means to Us - Make it stand out The macaroons were also sooooo good - and I’m upset I couldn’t find a croissant photo for the life of me. Must have devoured them, or I was going through one of those phases where I wanted to “document it in my mind and live in the moment” instead of taking photos all the time. 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