tokyo

We took this same photo, in the same spot, minus Char 4 years earlier!

This fish? Isaac CAUGHT it! Check out Zauo, it’s such a fun experience.

Origami decor for the team - we always carry washi tape so we can spruce up our hotel rooms!

Harry’s Hedgehog Cafe was where it was at! For 40 minutes, you get to meander and pet all the animals plus enjoy a drink.

Eden Totes On The Go? Always.

Don’t be fooled, this otter looks cute but will pull at your pants when you walk by. Trust!

Play games in Tokyo but make it cute!

Rickshaw rides were a must to tour the city!

Jax realllllyyyy wanted to ride a bullet train so we took one to Yokohama, got there in 15 minutes and asked, “When do we start going fast?”

Shopping Asakusa with totes in tow!

Swan boats? Check.

The Kawajis? We took a train to Kichijoji and enjoyed a chill food crawl through a chill neighborhood.

For the Hans time, we hung out in their suite at The Edition doing crafts, swimming and grazing all day.

We raced swan boats at Ueno Park and nearly got kicked out.

Every family got custom Tokyo itineraries since every family came to Japan at different times to enjoy unique activities.

Shibuya Tower made us feel zen.

We crossed the crossing!

Tokyo Disney? Let’s get it.

What makes Japanese pastries so good? Everything at this French bakery was spot on. Everything.

Thank you Naomi and Steven for being our Tokyo tour guides! They helped us book reservations, translate and get around with ease. Big parties are hard to move around Tokyo!

Load up on craft supplies at any 100 yen store to keep the kids occupied. Char made this fan out of 100 yen finds!

Clearly, it was strawberry season. And Japan does not mess around with strawberries.

Cute tour guide needs a cute tour guide flag.

11/13 Eden Peeps in Japan all in one little square at Shibuya Sky.

Charlise got her first haircut (ever!) in Japan.

The Joshuas spent a day in Yokohama where we visited the Cup Noodle factory.

Konnichiwa from the swim team at The Edition.

Ginza photoshoot with the men of Tokyo.

We love Omotesando - cute little donuts, cute little shops, cute little coffee.

HOWZIT SHAKA spotted in Chinatown in Yokohama after we had all you can eat dim sum.

IG worthy? We think so.

Journey’s Japan photoshoot by a Japan river.

We found ONE cherry blossom tree on the very last day of the trip.

Our Family Mart potluck dinner. We had everyone pick a category to bring: starch, dessert, fruit/vegetable, protein and drinks.

“I wanted to try everything in Tokyo, that was my #1 goal.” - Olivia

We had daily meet ups (and strectch class!) in our suite to review the plans for the day.

Miss Naomi giving us a Japanese lesson.

We dined in kimono everyday at the Hoshinoya, a Ryokan style hotel.