Japan trip (Spring 2013) Gero Onsen

Cherry blossoms at Gero Onsen

 I can't believe it's been 13 years since I went to Japan with my mother-in-law.  I thought in honor of that 13th anniversary, I'd post some of those trip memories.

It was April 2013 that she and I spent a month visiting family and friends, experiencing cherry blossom season, and in general getting in all kinds of trouble, eating too much, and making lots of embarrassing language mistakes - and late night karaoke and sake.  

It was so fun the wander all the side-streets and take in all the details.

Gero Onsen's mascot is a frog, which makes the sound "ge-ro ge-ro" as in "ribbit"

Why frogs say "ribbit" in English,... I have no idea

Gero is also incredibly hilly, how kids and bike to-and-from school I'll never know - more power to them!  We walked uphill quite a bit but were rewarded with spectacular views.

cherry-blossom flavored things everywhere to celebrate the season. 

More on this trip, the amazing hotel and karaoke fun next time.

🎵 🎶

Yuki Matsui - "Night Rain"