Rob first traveled to Asia in 2019, visiting Bali before heading to Japan to visit a friend who was a pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants—essentially the Yankees of Japan. Bali is home to some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet, while Japan is something else entirely: a truly unique place unlike anywhere else in the world. Both left a lasting impression. Below are a few images from his experience.

A pile of unroasted coffee beans
Traditional Balinese split gate in lush landscape, adorned with ornate carvings and surrounded by greenery with mountains in the background, and a few colorful umbrellas nearby.
Aerial view of ocean waves crashing and creating foam on the surface.
Tokyo Tower illuminated at night with a dark sky background.
Silhouette of a monkey sitting on a stone structure with the sun setting in the background.
Modern glass building with illuminated interiors against a cloudy sky at dusk.
Tokyo Tower illuminated at night against a dark sky.
Shibuya Crossing at night with illuminated billboards, Tokyo, Japan.
Exterior view of Tokyo Dome with its illuminated sign at dusk.
Night view of a vibrant cityscape featuring illuminated billboards and signage, with a modern urban environment and a curved street in the foreground, likely a popular area in Tokyo.
Vertical building with illuminated signs in Japanese script at night
Busy street in Tokyo's Kabukicho district, neon signs and crowds at night.
A bustling urban street in Tokyo's Kabukicho district at night, featuring bright neon lights and colorful advertisements on tall buildings. A prominent illuminated arch sign spans the street, with many people walking below.
Busy Tokyo street intersection at night with illuminated billboards, large crowds, and crosswalks.
Tokyo Skytree against a clear blue sky, architectural details visible.
Illuminated traditional Japanese pagoda against a dark sky
Illuminated five-story Japanese pagoda against a dark night sky.
Samurai armor in dim lighting with reflective metal plates.
Illuminated pagoda at night with traditional architectural details, against a dark sky, highlighting ornate roofs and intricate design.
Upward view of a tall observation and broadcasting tower with a white lattice structure against a clear sky.
Bamboo forest path with people walking, surrounded by tall bamboo trees and dry grass.
Kinkaku-ji, a golden pavilion in a Japanese garden with a reflective pond, surrounded by trees, located in Kyoto, Japan.
Shibuya Crossing at night with illuminated billboards, large crowds, and visible businesses like Tsutaya and Starbucks.
Night view of Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, Japan, featuring illuminated billboards and bustling crowds.
Person walking toward large Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue in Bali, Indonesia, surrounded by rock formations and bamboo fencing, under blue sky with clouds.
Illuminated five-story pagoda at night with surrounding trees
Close-up view of a grid-like concrete ceiling with rectangular panels and small circular holes.
Aerial view of a sprawling cityscape with numerous high-rise buildings and a river running through the city, surrounded by distant mountains under a clear sky.
View from an observation deck overlooking a cityscape with buildings, roads, and green spaces on a clear day.
Illuminated sign displaying the word "KISS" with reflections on wet pavement at night.
Modern architectural building with Hugo Boss signage, surrounded by other structures, under a cloudy sky.
Tall building corner with Cartier storefront, illuminated windows and modern exterior design.
Person wearing traditional Japanese kimono standing by bamboo fence
Tall bamboo forest with dense green foliage viewed from below.
A pagoda in Kyoto, Japan, surrounded by traditional wooden buildings and a crowd of people, under a cloudy sky.
Tall bamboo stalks reaching towards the sky in a dense bamboo forest.
Crowd in front of Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, Japan
A person dressed in traditional Japanese attire, wearing a colorful kimono with floral patterns and a red obi, standing in front of a bamboo fence. They have a white painted face with traditional makeup and elaborate hair accessories.
Modern glass building with reflective windows and vertical accents, featuring an upscale fashion brand's logo on top.
Audemars Piguet building with steps at night
Storefront with neon signs reading "Bangkok Night" and Chinese characters against a blue facade.
Traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers and ornate roof, surrounded by trees, under a cloudy sky.
View of a Japanese-style garden courtyard with framed artwork on wooden walls, featuring greenery and a tiled floor.
Tall modern building with "Cartier" logo on top
Dimly lit city street at night with hanging lanterns and buildings on either side.
Japanese building with neon signs in kanji characters, night scene.
Nighttime cityscape view through large window with illuminated skyscrapers and buildings.
A small house nestled in lush, green forested mountains under an overcast sky.
Interior of a large domed stadium filled with spectators watching a baseball game, with players on the field and advertisements visible in the background.
Narrow Japanese alley at night, illuminated by hanging lanterns and signs with Japanese characters, wet ground from rain, and people walking with umbrellas.