And then to Japan...... I have a ton of pictures from this stop because everything was so shocking and interesting. From the quaint local community in Kyoto to the bright lights and big city of Tokyo. I was reading "Memoirs of a Geisha" during the trip, so I was definately set in the mood. I loved Kyoto for this reason as this is where the book takes place. The pictures will tell the story........
First Stop- Imperial Palace in Osaka
It was a rainy night, but the colors and signs and people.... it was our first feel of the culture
Next to Kyoto. Our Hotel, (sorry Rick, but it´s just so interesting.....) =)
This was so cool, the Geisha´s just walking down the street
And then some more....
Japanese Couple overlooking the Japanese Gardens
One of the many many temples we visited
You can tell I liked the Geisha´s! 
and Finally Tokyo! Just like you would imagine
We decided to try out the capsule hotels. Such an experience! 
A little local cuisine
A little local sport (Sumo Championship was going on while we were there)
Temple in Asakusa
and a view from the top of the Hilton (Lost in Translation was filmed here!)
