tokyo

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

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.

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

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

Konnichiwa from the swim team at The Edition.

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

IG worthy? We think so.

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!

Cute tour guide needs a cute tour guide flag.

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

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

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

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

Swan boats? Check.

Shopping Asakusa with totes in tow!

We crossed the crossing!

Ginza photoshoot with the men of Tokyo.

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

Rickshaw rides were a must to tour the city!

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.

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

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

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

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

Play games in Tokyo but make it cute!

Journey’s Japan photoshoot by a Japan river.

Tokyo Disney? Let’s get it.

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!

Shibuya Tower made us feel zen.

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

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

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

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

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

Miss Naomi giving us a Japanese lesson.

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?”