Day 7 marked one week in Japan.  It decided to grant us rain, so we mostly stuck to the indoors.  Fortunately, stores still have plenty to offer when the outdoors are less than inviting!

Having heard about it from a gal on our bike tour, I decided to try a Japanese beauty mask.  The most popular brand is Pure Smile, and they come in all sorts of patterns, from geishas to cats.  They can be found in any convenience store.  I didn’t notice immediately radiant skin, but it was a fun little pampering. Continue reading →