Japan Seto Inland Sea Cruise on the Asuka II – Final Day
It’s finally the last day of our 6-day, 5-night Asuka II cruise.That said, since we dock at Yokohama Port at 9:00 AM, th...
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Japan Seto Inland Sea Cruise on Asuka II – Day 5
This post covers Day 5 of our Asuka II cruise.Day 5 was here in the blink of an eye. Our trip is almost over... To think...
Japan Seto Inland Sea Cruise on Asuka II – Day 4
This is a post about Day 4 of our Asuka II cruise. Day 4 was the absolute highlight of our Seto Inland Sea journey! We l...
Japan Seto Inland Sea Cruise on Asuka II – Day 3
This is a post about Day 3 of our Asuka II cruise.On the third day, we docked at Iwakuni Port, visited Kintaikyo Bridge,...
Japan Seto Inland Sea Cruise on Asuka II: Day 2
This post covers our second day aboard the Asuka II cruise.Link to Day 1 postLink to Day 3 postLink to Day 4 postLink to...
Japan Seto Inland Sea Cruise on the Asuka II: Preparations & Day 1
From August 20–25, 2026, I took a 6-day cruise aboard the luxury liner Asuka II. I’m excited to share my experience!Asuk...
Nature & Outdoors Going snorkeling at Okinoshima Beach
Right after summer break started, we went snorkeling on Okinoshima Island in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture.We went las...
Japan Trip to Miyazaki & Aso Day 3-2: Aso
Here is Part 2 of the final day of our trip to Miyazaki and Aso!After leaving the mystical and breathtaking Takachiho Go...
Japan Trip to Miyazaki & Aso Day 3 – 1: Takachiho Gorge
It was already the final day of our trip. We finally made it to Takachiho Gorge!We had booked a boat for 11:00 AM, so un...
Japan Trip to Miyazaki & Aso Day 2: Takachiho Shrine
On the second morning, I woke up right before sunrise. I eagerly woke up the other two, and we watched the morning sun r...