Each year around springtime, we take a trip out to Japan to catch up with old friends, check in with our stores, and revisit a few of our favorite restaurants. This year’s trip began with an amazing event at Ba-Tsu Gallery celebrating the work of photographer Jiro Konami, carried on with our store staff as we ate and drank our way through the city, and ended with sights of sakura in full bloom. Below is a recap of our short trip through Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto.■