Japan Travel Diary Day Akita Arrival

We arrived in Japan yesterday after an easy 12-hour flight from O’Hare! The goal was just to stay awake from when we landed around 2:30 PM until at least 7 PM—and thankfully, we did it! 😅

We managed to sleep until about 5 AM before heading to the gym to get moving, then packed up for our Shinkansen (🚄 bullet train) ride to Akita, a northern prefecture known for…yes, Akita dogs 🐕 🤣

After a quick 3-hour trip, we checked into our hotel for the week, then bundled up to explore the fall colors in much chillier temps than we’re used to. Glad we made a pit stop at @uniqlo for Heattech thermals—definitely feeling like Florida wimps right now! 😅🥶

We made it to nearby Shenshukoen (Shensu Park) right at golden hour, just in time for sunset. The light was brief but so beautiful over the autumn leaves.

Now for some sleep, jet lag recovery, and more exploring tomorrow in chilly Akita! 🇯🇵🍁🏯