Mario and Luigi welcoming visitors to Japan

Crowds enjoying the sakura in Naka Meguro

Under the cherry blossoms in Naka Meguro in Tokyo

Cherry blossoms lit up in Naka Meguro

Cherry blossom trees at sunset in Shinjuku Gyoen park

Among the cherry blossoms

Different shades of cherry blossoms

A peaceful scene in Shinjuku Gyoen park

Cherry blossoms in Shinjuku Gyoen park

Me in Shinjuku Gyoen park

Pond in Shinjuku Gyoen park

Entrance to Meiji Jingu shrine

Meiji Jingu shrine

Prayer offerings at Meiji Jingu shrine

Shibuya crossing

Crossing at Shibuya crossing

Shibuya, Tokyo

On the streets of Shibuya, Tokyo

In Shibuya, Tokyo

Quiet park in Shinjuku

Courtyard of Tokyo International Forum

Interior of Tokyo International Forum

Tokyo International Forum

Imperial Palace, Tokyo

Modern and traditional

Gardens near the Imperial Palace

Waterfall in gardens near the Imperial Palace

Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

Cherry blossoms near the Imperial Palace

Pond on the grounds of the Imperial Palace

Pond on the grounds of the Imperial Palace

Pond on the grounds of the Imperial Palace

Pond on the grounds of the Imperial Palace

Pond on the grounds of the Imperial Palace

Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji across Lake Kawaguchi

Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi

Cherry blossons with Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi

Cherry blossoms with Mount Fuji

Outlook over Lake Kawagchi

Cherry blossoms in Fujikawaguchiko

Mount Fuji

Patio overlooking Mount Fuji

Having tea overlooking Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji

Mmmm sushi

Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo

Ueno Park, Tokyo

Totoro in Tokyo

Senso-Ji Temple

Senso-Ji Temple

Totoro at Senso-Ji Temple

View of Tokyo Skytree

Senso-Ji Temple

Tokyo Skytree

View from Tokyo Skytree

Sunset view from Tokyo Skytree

View from Tokyo Skytree

Sunset view from Tokyo Skytree

Sunset view from Tokyo Skytree

Sunset view from Tokyo Skytree

Twilight view from Tokyo Skytree

Twilight view from Tokyo Skytree

Looking up at Tokyo Skytree

Toroto outside the Studio Ghibli shop

Totoro inside the Studio Ghibli shop

Inside the Studio Ghibli shop

Tokyo Skytree at night

Lost in Translation in Tokyo

Cocktail lounge of the Park Hyatt Tokyo

View from the Park Hyatt Tokyo

View from the Park Hyatt Tokyo

Cocktails in the Park Hyatt Tokyo

Park Hyatt Tokyo

Shinkasen bound for Osaka

Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle

At Osaka Castle

Queueing for Japanese soufflé cheesecake

Assembly line of Japanese soufflé cheesecake

Japanese soufflé cheesecake

Himeji Castle with cherry blossoms

Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle

At Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle

Cherry blossoms in Himeji

Himeji Castle moat

Entrance to our ryokan in Kyoto

Our ryokan in Kyoto

Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto

Lanterns in Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto

Pond in Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto

Lanterns in Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto

Gate of Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto

Wandering the streets of old Kyoto

Our ryokan at night

Sleeping in a ryokan

Entrance to Fushimi Inari shrine, Kyoto

Starting torii in Fushimi Inari shrine, Kyoto

Path of torii gates, Fushimi Inari shrine, Kyoto

Path of torii gates, Fushimi Inari shrine, Kyoto

Hiking up Fushimi Inari shrine, Kyoto

Torii gates in Fushimi Inari shrine, Kyoto

Hiking up Fushimi Inari shrine, Kyoto

View from Fushimi Inari shrine, Kyoto

Sampo-in Temple, Kyoto

Walking around Daigo-Ji Temple, Kyoto

Walking around Daigo-Ji Temple, Kyoto

Totoro at Daigo-Ji Temple, Kyoto

Godai-do Temple, Kyoto

Interior of Godai-do Temple

Walking around Daigo-Ji Temple, Kyoto

Walking around Daigo-Ji Temple, Kyoto

Cherry blossom tree in Kyoto

Walking around Kyoto

River running through Kyoto

Wagyu beef restaurant in Kyoto

Wagyu beef restaurant in Kyoto

Wagyu beef being cooked for us

Wagyu beef being cooked for us

Nighttime in Kyoto

Cherry blossom trees at night in Kyoto

Bamboo forest near Kyoto

Bamboo forest near Kyoto

Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto

Hiking trail at Ginkaku-Ji Temple, Kyoto

Hiking trail at Ginkaku-Ji Temple, Kyoto

View of Kyoto from Ginkaku-Ji Temple