Hiroshima

Today we are in Hiroshima. We've all been to Hiroshima before, so we decide to make our way to another area of Hiroshima first. We do our (now) customary breakfast aboard the boat before disembarking. From the port its a bus and tram ride into the city before taking a short walk to the park we intend to visit.  Mister Donut On our way to the park, we happen upon a Mister Donut store. It's a...

Osaka & Kochi

Today we are in Osaka. It's a city that all of us have been through several times before. With this in mind we don't have a very big list of things to do. So the plan is to explore, try a few new things and perhaps return to the boat early if we feel like a rest. We have a leisurely breakfast onboard before heading out. One of the things I enjoy about Holland America is they serve congee for...

Shimizu

Good Morning Shimizu! With jet lag being somewhat beneficial in this case we get up early. A quick check outside on our balcony affords us not only a beautiful sunrise view but also a lovely view of Mount Fuji off in the distance! After taking a few photos we get ourselves ready for the day. We head up to the cafeteria deck for some breakfast and then head down to disembark the ship. Shimizu...

Yokohama

After a good nights rest we wake up fairly early on account of jet lag. Because the Sister and I are up first we decide to head out and take a short walk and check out our surroundings. We find a cool bakery nearby and let the Parental Minions know to meet us there for breakfast. City Bakery City Bakery is a bakery chain and this is the Yokohama Living Town Minatomirai branch. It's nestled in a...

Minion Family Trip to Asia!

The Minion Family is set to go on another Minion Family Trip! This time we are heading to Asia to do a 14 day Asian Cruise. However, in order to get onto the boat we need to make our way to Japan. So off we head to the airport where we're able to check in and through security rather smoothly. Our next stop is the Plaza Premium Lounge at YVR's International Terminal. Because of my One World...

How much did my trip to Japan and Taiwan Cost?

The following will be an accounting of my 2025 trip to Japan and Taiwan. If you've not read the blog, you can do so here. Or if you want a small wrap up, you can check it out here. It can provide some context to the costs below! All prices will be in Canadian (or converted into Canadian when it shows up on my bill). And they'll be broken down to a per person cost as best I can.  The Costs All...