Japan Wasn’t on My Bucket List—Until It Blew My Mind

From Osaka’s street charm to Tokyo’s electric pulse, this trip changed my definition of ‘wow’ I’ve explored some of the world’s most iconic cities—London, Paris, Amsterdam, Hong Kong. By now, I thought I had global travel figured out: a mix of polished infrastructure, clean streets, some culture, shopping, and a handful of Instagrammable landmarks. So…