Yamanashi, Japan

Leaving the big smoke of Tokyo behind, we headed inland to Fuefuki, Yamanashi, where we stayed in a traditional Airbnb. The owner was incredibly welcoming and recommended a charming little izakaya just down the road. There, we drank sake and sampled all kinds of weird and wonderful foods. When we returned, we made friends with some university students from Tokyo who were enjoying a weekend getaway. They taught us Japanese drinking games, and we spent the evening laughing and connecting over shared experiences. The next morning, we woke up slightly hungover, only to be greeted by a beautiful misty morning as the rain was setting in for the day—the one day we had planned to go hiking...