Oh, hello there, friends and family,

Rather than gather more things, we would prefer to collect memories. Japan has been at the top of both of our lists of dream destinations for a long time (Ben even studied Japanese in high school). We would be so grateful for your contributions as we plan an adventure of a lifetime throughout the country, from the urban wonderland of Tokyo to the bucolic, ancient towns in the Japanese Alps.

After a mad dash through the land of the rising sun, we hope to wind down in a relaxing, beautiful resort for a few days to review our new memories—perhaps Hawai'i or Bora Bora.

Thank you so much for your love, support and generosity!

—Heather and Ben (aka Beather)