Ladies, Gentlemen, AKLytes...
We're fuckin' home~! 😻
And thus ends #AKLsJapanTravels2025 ; look forward to the week of travel-tales, starting this Monday at 7pm PST!
We're fuckin' home~! 😻
And thus ends #AKLsJapanTravels2025 ; look forward to the week of travel-tales, starting this Monday at 7pm PST!
December 14, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Ladies, Gentlemen, AKLytes...
We're fuckin' home~! 😻
And thus ends #AKLsJapanTravels2025 ; look forward to the week of travel-tales, starting this Monday at 7pm PST!
We're fuckin' home~! 😻
And thus ends #AKLsJapanTravels2025 ; look forward to the week of travel-tales, starting this Monday at 7pm PST!
Whew! What a flight!
At last, we are past customs, past bag re-check, and now just waiting for our connecting flight!
Just about 4 hours or so, now...then finally, time to relax in the comfort of my own home~!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
At last, we are past customs, past bag re-check, and now just waiting for our connecting flight!
Just about 4 hours or so, now...then finally, time to relax in the comfort of my own home~!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
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December 13, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Whew! What a flight!
At last, we are past customs, past bag re-check, and now just waiting for our connecting flight!
Just about 4 hours or so, now...then finally, time to relax in the comfort of my own home~!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
At last, we are past customs, past bag re-check, and now just waiting for our connecting flight!
Just about 4 hours or so, now...then finally, time to relax in the comfort of my own home~!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Alrighty, plane is boarded, and we're ready to take off.
In about half a day...we'll be back home--WITH OUR CATS~! 😻
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
In about half a day...we'll be back home--WITH OUR CATS~! 😻
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
December 13, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Alrighty, plane is boarded, and we're ready to take off.
In about half a day...we'll be back home--WITH OUR CATS~! 😻
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
In about half a day...we'll be back home--WITH OUR CATS~! 😻
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Here we are, chilling at the airport, waiting for our first flight back to the States to board.
Figured my last taste of Japan should be my first taste of America.
Yes, I did accidentally order two burgers instead of a double-patty. Still ate 'em both. 🍔
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Figured my last taste of Japan should be my first taste of America.
Yes, I did accidentally order two burgers instead of a double-patty. Still ate 'em both. 🍔
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
December 13, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Here we are, chilling at the airport, waiting for our first flight back to the States to board.
Figured my last taste of Japan should be my first taste of America.
Yes, I did accidentally order two burgers instead of a double-patty. Still ate 'em both. 🍔
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Figured my last taste of Japan should be my first taste of America.
Yes, I did accidentally order two burgers instead of a double-patty. Still ate 'em both. 🍔
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Our final day in Japan begins: later tonight, we'll be at the airport, getting ready to return to the States.
How to start off the day? With the lovely winter tradition of Christmas Cake, of course~! 🎂
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
How to start off the day? With the lovely winter tradition of Christmas Cake, of course~! 🎂
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
December 13, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Our final day in Japan begins: later tonight, we'll be at the airport, getting ready to return to the States.
How to start off the day? With the lovely winter tradition of Christmas Cake, of course~! 🎂
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
How to start off the day? With the lovely winter tradition of Christmas Cake, of course~! 🎂
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Our last full day in Japan winds down...
had an AMAZING night out with most-all of our Nihon-modachis, getting together for one last big feast together before we prepare to start heading home tomorrow night!
Japan...gods, I'mma miss your drinks and food~!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
had an AMAZING night out with most-all of our Nihon-modachis, getting together for one last big feast together before we prepare to start heading home tomorrow night!
Japan...gods, I'mma miss your drinks and food~!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
December 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Our last full day in Japan winds down...
had an AMAZING night out with most-all of our Nihon-modachis, getting together for one last big feast together before we prepare to start heading home tomorrow night!
Japan...gods, I'mma miss your drinks and food~!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
had an AMAZING night out with most-all of our Nihon-modachis, getting together for one last big feast together before we prepare to start heading home tomorrow night!
Japan...gods, I'mma miss your drinks and food~!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Well, today wasn't that active of a day for me, as I mainly stayed in the hotel, resting and recovering from the hard work yesterday.
However, I did at least get to check-off having my desired conbini-lunch, plus a traditional American dinner of BORGAR. 🍔
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
However, I did at least get to check-off having my desired conbini-lunch, plus a traditional American dinner of BORGAR. 🍔
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
December 11, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Well, today wasn't that active of a day for me, as I mainly stayed in the hotel, resting and recovering from the hard work yesterday.
However, I did at least get to check-off having my desired conbini-lunch, plus a traditional American dinner of BORGAR. 🍔
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
However, I did at least get to check-off having my desired conbini-lunch, plus a traditional American dinner of BORGAR. 🍔
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
NEVERMIND I CAN ABSOLUTELY TALK ABOUT IT
I WAS SELECTED TO BE A LIVE-ACTION EXTRA IN ONE OF CALLIOPE MORI'S UPCOMING MUSIC VIDEOS~! 🤩
TODAY WAS A *LOT* OF WORK, BUT GODS, WAS IT SO WORTH IT~! LET'S GO, DEADBEATS~! 💀
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
I WAS SELECTED TO BE A LIVE-ACTION EXTRA IN ONE OF CALLIOPE MORI'S UPCOMING MUSIC VIDEOS~! 🤩
TODAY WAS A *LOT* OF WORK, BUT GODS, WAS IT SO WORTH IT~! LET'S GO, DEADBEATS~! 💀
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
December 10, 2025 at 11:31 AM
NEVERMIND I CAN ABSOLUTELY TALK ABOUT IT
I WAS SELECTED TO BE A LIVE-ACTION EXTRA IN ONE OF CALLIOPE MORI'S UPCOMING MUSIC VIDEOS~! 🤩
TODAY WAS A *LOT* OF WORK, BUT GODS, WAS IT SO WORTH IT~! LET'S GO, DEADBEATS~! 💀
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
I WAS SELECTED TO BE A LIVE-ACTION EXTRA IN ONE OF CALLIOPE MORI'S UPCOMING MUSIC VIDEOS~! 🤩
TODAY WAS A *LOT* OF WORK, BUT GODS, WAS IT SO WORTH IT~! LET'S GO, DEADBEATS~! 💀
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Hey there, y'all~!
Today has been probably the busiest, most active day of this ENTIRE trip...
However, I can't share the details of this day just yet...
Suffice to say, this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will live forever in my memory~! 🥰
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Today has been probably the busiest, most active day of this ENTIRE trip...
However, I can't share the details of this day just yet...
Suffice to say, this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will live forever in my memory~! 🥰
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
December 10, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Hey there, y'all~!
Today has been probably the busiest, most active day of this ENTIRE trip...
However, I can't share the details of this day just yet...
Suffice to say, this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will live forever in my memory~! 🥰
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Today has been probably the busiest, most active day of this ENTIRE trip...
However, I can't share the details of this day just yet...
Suffice to say, this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will live forever in my memory~! 🥰
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
And we're back with another pretty active day!
Started the day off at Cafe ReIssue, got an ADORABLE 3D-Latte-Art of THE BOI, checked out a fighting-game-centric arcade that was recommended to me, and even got to play that fancy Yakuza Batting Minigame~! ⚾️
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Started the day off at Cafe ReIssue, got an ADORABLE 3D-Latte-Art of THE BOI, checked out a fighting-game-centric arcade that was recommended to me, and even got to play that fancy Yakuza Batting Minigame~! ⚾️
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
December 9, 2025 at 1:07 PM
And we're back with another pretty active day!
Started the day off at Cafe ReIssue, got an ADORABLE 3D-Latte-Art of THE BOI, checked out a fighting-game-centric arcade that was recommended to me, and even got to play that fancy Yakuza Batting Minigame~! ⚾️
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Started the day off at Cafe ReIssue, got an ADORABLE 3D-Latte-Art of THE BOI, checked out a fighting-game-centric arcade that was recommended to me, and even got to play that fancy Yakuza Batting Minigame~! ⚾️
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Today has been a slower, quieter day than the other busy-busy days...but that doesn't mean nothing's happened!
It just means that when stuff happened, I was able to capture and savor the moment for that much longer!
Call this a bit of a solo-explore day~!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
It just means that when stuff happened, I was able to capture and savor the moment for that much longer!
Call this a bit of a solo-explore day~!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
December 8, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Today has been a slower, quieter day than the other busy-busy days...but that doesn't mean nothing's happened!
It just means that when stuff happened, I was able to capture and savor the moment for that much longer!
Call this a bit of a solo-explore day~!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
It just means that when stuff happened, I was able to capture and savor the moment for that much longer!
Call this a bit of a solo-explore day~!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Once again, so much was done last night, that I forgot to make another ending post in the evening!
We wrapped up our lovely Sunday by visiting the Sunshine City Planetarium--it was a beautiful experience that moved me to tears, and one I won't soon forget!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
We wrapped up our lovely Sunday by visiting the Sunshine City Planetarium--it was a beautiful experience that moved me to tears, and one I won't soon forget!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
December 7, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Once again, so much was done last night, that I forgot to make another ending post in the evening!
We wrapped up our lovely Sunday by visiting the Sunshine City Planetarium--it was a beautiful experience that moved me to tears, and one I won't soon forget!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
We wrapped up our lovely Sunday by visiting the Sunshine City Planetarium--it was a beautiful experience that moved me to tears, and one I won't soon forget!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
It's thanks to Abroad In Japan and @heyitssharla.bsky.social that my wife and I were inspired to go up to Tohoku for part of our fourth trip in Japan (and boy-howdy, was it WORTH)!
So, of course we HAD to stop by their bar, "LOST", while we were in Shibuya~!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
So, of course we HAD to stop by their bar, "LOST", while we were in Shibuya~!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
December 7, 2025 at 6:56 AM
It's thanks to Abroad In Japan and @heyitssharla.bsky.social that my wife and I were inspired to go up to Tohoku for part of our fourth trip in Japan (and boy-howdy, was it WORTH)!
So, of course we HAD to stop by their bar, "LOST", while we were in Shibuya~!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
So, of course we HAD to stop by their bar, "LOST", while we were in Shibuya~!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Just came out of the RGGStudio Special Exhibition in Shibuya:
It was SO MUCH FUN! Like, these photos only scratch the surface of the myriad of photo spots and exhibits in the space!
Plus, of course, all the goodies we got there~ 😉
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
It was SO MUCH FUN! Like, these photos only scratch the surface of the myriad of photo spots and exhibits in the space!
Plus, of course, all the goodies we got there~ 😉
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
December 7, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Just came out of the RGGStudio Special Exhibition in Shibuya:
It was SO MUCH FUN! Like, these photos only scratch the surface of the myriad of photo spots and exhibits in the space!
Plus, of course, all the goodies we got there~ 😉
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
It was SO MUCH FUN! Like, these photos only scratch the surface of the myriad of photo spots and exhibits in the space!
Plus, of course, all the goodies we got there~ 😉
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Forgot to make an ending-post last night since we were so BUSY~!
Hung out with @megamatttv.bsky.social and @mayuyumemi.bsky.social, did hella treasure-hunting outside Tokyo, learned about the wonders of Hot Chef, then met up with Ever's homestay teacher for some Monjayaki!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Hung out with @megamatttv.bsky.social and @mayuyumemi.bsky.social, did hella treasure-hunting outside Tokyo, learned about the wonders of Hot Chef, then met up with Ever's homestay teacher for some Monjayaki!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
December 6, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Forgot to make an ending-post last night since we were so BUSY~!
Hung out with @megamatttv.bsky.social and @mayuyumemi.bsky.social, did hella treasure-hunting outside Tokyo, learned about the wonders of Hot Chef, then met up with Ever's homestay teacher for some Monjayaki!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Hung out with @megamatttv.bsky.social and @mayuyumemi.bsky.social, did hella treasure-hunting outside Tokyo, learned about the wonders of Hot Chef, then met up with Ever's homestay teacher for some Monjayaki!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
New glasses, who dis~? 👓
Big thanks to @colorbrews.bsky.social for showing us the magic of Animegane!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Big thanks to @colorbrews.bsky.social for showing us the magic of Animegane!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
December 6, 2025 at 12:51 AM
New glasses, who dis~? 👓
Big thanks to @colorbrews.bsky.social for showing us the magic of Animegane!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Big thanks to @colorbrews.bsky.social for showing us the magic of Animegane!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Tonight's Akabane-adventures:
- Had delicious yakitori dinner
- Saw a GOOD BOI and made some new drinking buddies
- Someone GAVE ME THEIR GLASS OF SAKE WHEN I MENTIONED OUR HONEYMOON
- Visited our favorite Akabane snack bar, where the Mama remembered us
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
- Had delicious yakitori dinner
- Saw a GOOD BOI and made some new drinking buddies
- Someone GAVE ME THEIR GLASS OF SAKE WHEN I MENTIONED OUR HONEYMOON
- Visited our favorite Akabane snack bar, where the Mama remembered us
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
December 5, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Tonight's Akabane-adventures:
- Had delicious yakitori dinner
- Saw a GOOD BOI and made some new drinking buddies
- Someone GAVE ME THEIR GLASS OF SAKE WHEN I MENTIONED OUR HONEYMOON
- Visited our favorite Akabane snack bar, where the Mama remembered us
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
- Had delicious yakitori dinner
- Saw a GOOD BOI and made some new drinking buddies
- Someone GAVE ME THEIR GLASS OF SAKE WHEN I MENTIONED OUR HONEYMOON
- Visited our favorite Akabane snack bar, where the Mama remembered us
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
As the afternoon blends into the evening, I can now gladly say that @colorbrews.bsky.social has shown me perhaps the best coffee experience of my LIFE.
This cafe's founder was the winner of the 2016 World Brewing Cup, and it DEFINITELY showed in our order today! ☕️
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
This cafe's founder was the winner of the 2016 World Brewing Cup, and it DEFINITELY showed in our order today! ☕️
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
December 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
As the afternoon blends into the evening, I can now gladly say that @colorbrews.bsky.social has shown me perhaps the best coffee experience of my LIFE.
This cafe's founder was the winner of the 2016 World Brewing Cup, and it DEFINITELY showed in our order today! ☕️
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
This cafe's founder was the winner of the 2016 World Brewing Cup, and it DEFINITELY showed in our order today! ☕️
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Good morning, my "hometown" of Akabane~! 🌄
I say hometown because this is where we usually have our longest stay during our Japan-trips.
A wonderful retro drinking-town of chill vibes, good food and drink, and best of all, relaxing city-views like these!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
I say hometown because this is where we usually have our longest stay during our Japan-trips.
A wonderful retro drinking-town of chill vibes, good food and drink, and best of all, relaxing city-views like these!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
December 5, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Good morning, my "hometown" of Akabane~! 🌄
I say hometown because this is where we usually have our longest stay during our Japan-trips.
A wonderful retro drinking-town of chill vibes, good food and drink, and best of all, relaxing city-views like these!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
I say hometown because this is where we usually have our longest stay during our Japan-trips.
A wonderful retro drinking-town of chill vibes, good food and drink, and best of all, relaxing city-views like these!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
We're finally back in Tokyo for the remainder of our Japan trip!
We had AMAZING burgers and drinks with an EVEN-MORE-AMAZING group of friends, rocked some karaoke with a great view, and uh...
Had some GODLY luck which I'll talk about later, hopefully~! 🤞🏾
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
We had AMAZING burgers and drinks with an EVEN-MORE-AMAZING group of friends, rocked some karaoke with a great view, and uh...
Had some GODLY luck which I'll talk about later, hopefully~! 🤞🏾
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
December 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
We're finally back in Tokyo for the remainder of our Japan trip!
We had AMAZING burgers and drinks with an EVEN-MORE-AMAZING group of friends, rocked some karaoke with a great view, and uh...
Had some GODLY luck which I'll talk about later, hopefully~! 🤞🏾
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
We had AMAZING burgers and drinks with an EVEN-MORE-AMAZING group of friends, rocked some karaoke with a great view, and uh...
Had some GODLY luck which I'll talk about later, hopefully~! 🤞🏾
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Finally, we reached our last hotel for the remainder of the trip...
I'M FUNNY, DAMMIT~! 🤣
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I'M FUNNY, DAMMIT~! 🤣
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
December 4, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Finally, we reached our last hotel for the remainder of the trip...
I'M FUNNY, DAMMIT~! 🤣
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
I'M FUNNY, DAMMIT~! 🤣
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Well, this has been a sight to wake up to...
My first ever snow in Japan, here in Sendai... ❄️
Guess it's time to sit down with a nice warm breakfast and watch the snow fall as the day begins~
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
My first ever snow in Japan, here in Sendai... ❄️
Guess it's time to sit down with a nice warm breakfast and watch the snow fall as the day begins~
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
December 3, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Well, this has been a sight to wake up to...
My first ever snow in Japan, here in Sendai... ❄️
Guess it's time to sit down with a nice warm breakfast and watch the snow fall as the day begins~
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
My first ever snow in Japan, here in Sendai... ❄️
Guess it's time to sit down with a nice warm breakfast and watch the snow fall as the day begins~
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
One more night of damn good Sendai food:
- Zunda ribbon-pastry (from Matsushima) and Zunda shake
- More gyu-tan with my usual Cola Highball
- Some simple fried chicken, with some minced gyu-tan and a REALLY interesting potato salad+bacon+sweet cheese mix!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
- Zunda ribbon-pastry (from Matsushima) and Zunda shake
- More gyu-tan with my usual Cola Highball
- Some simple fried chicken, with some minced gyu-tan and a REALLY interesting potato salad+bacon+sweet cheese mix!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
December 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM
One more night of damn good Sendai food:
- Zunda ribbon-pastry (from Matsushima) and Zunda shake
- More gyu-tan with my usual Cola Highball
- Some simple fried chicken, with some minced gyu-tan and a REALLY interesting potato salad+bacon+sweet cheese mix!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
- Zunda ribbon-pastry (from Matsushima) and Zunda shake
- More gyu-tan with my usual Cola Highball
- Some simple fried chicken, with some minced gyu-tan and a REALLY interesting potato salad+bacon+sweet cheese mix!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Day trip to Matsushima, complete!
Featuring:
- Matcha and tea-snacks atop a picturesque view of the bay
- An AMAZING gyu-tan meal set
- Literally FRESHLY-MADE senbei
Time to return to Sendai to (very likely) enjoy MORE gyu-tan and zunda! 😋
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Featuring:
- Matcha and tea-snacks atop a picturesque view of the bay
- An AMAZING gyu-tan meal set
- Literally FRESHLY-MADE senbei
Time to return to Sendai to (very likely) enjoy MORE gyu-tan and zunda! 😋
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
December 3, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Day trip to Matsushima, complete!
Featuring:
- Matcha and tea-snacks atop a picturesque view of the bay
- An AMAZING gyu-tan meal set
- Literally FRESHLY-MADE senbei
Time to return to Sendai to (very likely) enjoy MORE gyu-tan and zunda! 😋
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Featuring:
- Matcha and tea-snacks atop a picturesque view of the bay
- An AMAZING gyu-tan meal set
- Literally FRESHLY-MADE senbei
Time to return to Sendai to (very likely) enjoy MORE gyu-tan and zunda! 😋
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Whew, made it safely to Sendai!
Definitely glad we're staying here for two full nights!
Haven't had gyu-tan or zunda yet, but those'll be for tomorrow! For now, I'll settle for some good steak, good drinks, and a nice conbini-dessert!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Definitely glad we're staying here for two full nights!
Haven't had gyu-tan or zunda yet, but those'll be for tomorrow! For now, I'll settle for some good steak, good drinks, and a nice conbini-dessert!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
December 2, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Whew, made it safely to Sendai!
Definitely glad we're staying here for two full nights!
Haven't had gyu-tan or zunda yet, but those'll be for tomorrow! For now, I'll settle for some good steak, good drinks, and a nice conbini-dessert!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025
Definitely glad we're staying here for two full nights!
Haven't had gyu-tan or zunda yet, but those'll be for tomorrow! For now, I'll settle for some good steak, good drinks, and a nice conbini-dessert!
#AKLsJapanTravels2025