We got into the house and started checking out the place…and in typical Japanese fashion, there was a couple of radical features I had to talk about. First is the cutlery drawer…yea, you have your spoons, knives and forks…but over here you also get the chopsticks standard issue, so fresh.

You ever roll up to the front door of any given rental location and you can’t see the lock well enough to make a smooth entry? Well, with the keys to this pad you also get a sweet LED light attached to the keyring…extra fresh.

Third, and definitely not last is the super duper toilet. Japan takes their bathroom duties really serious, so they’ve built themselves some mighty technical thrones. This might sound made up, but I’m telling you, it’s next level over here! When you walk into the bathroom, the lid raises up for you, the seat itself is heated and if you have the extra deluxe model, music of your choice pops on. After completion of any said maneuvers, you have your choice of small, regular or auto flush, multiple bidet options for a man and a woman, plus the fan inside the toilet. Bathroom breaks made easy and comfortable in Japan! All things feeling fresh!

Beyond my favorite items here in the Annapuri chalet, there’s plenty of room for the crew, some nice views out the windows and a sweet kitchen. I’ll hit y’all back soon with a mountain report…thanks for checking in. Blotto

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