Jennifer Garner Reveals She Faced a Big Fear and Found Wonder and Beauty on Her ‘Dream Trip’ to Japan

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:Jennifer Garner/Instagram

Jennifer Garner/Instagram

Jennifer Garner’s trip to Japan was jam-packed with beautiful sights, delicious food and a few personal-boundary-pushing experiences.

On Thursday, Aug. 15, Garner, 52, posted about her “dream trip” to Japan onInstagram, breaking down memorable moments and sharing her itinerary. “Dream trip to Japan: a to do list. 🇯🇵,” she began the post.

While traveling abroad, Garner visited temples and shrines, taking in the serenity of Tenryu-ji and the Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion in Kyoto. She also posed in Tokyo and saw the famous 3D cat billboard in Shinjuku, asking can “this guy visit LA, please? 🐱.”

Between temple visits, Garner took in the food scene. In one image, she wore a bib while eating ramen noodles. She also posted an oyster farmer catching the shellfish in nets.

In another video, which she calls “the triumph of the former picky eater,” the actress tentatively takes a bite ofabalone. “Honor the life forces that feed us,” she captioned the slide.

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Her other excursions included a boat ride with a glass of champagne, exploring urban alleyways lined with bars and neon signs, and taking in a peaceful field of water lilies.

Garner also gave a shoutout to herDeadpool and WolverinecostarsRyan Reynoldsand Hugh Jackman, sharing a picture of the movie poster in Japanese.

After returning from her envy-inducing vacation, theYes Daystarvisited ex-husbandBen Affleckfor his birthday on Aug. 15.

Garner’s summer has been action-packed. Along with her Japan trip, the actress made an appearance at San Diego Comic-Con to promoteDeadpool and Wolverine— andgot stuck in an elevatorat one point.

“Thanks for having us here. My first Comic-Con,” she said joking about the unfortunate incident in July.

She also took her mom Paton theToday Showto bake a cobbler together in June. “It’s the best to be here with my mom!” Garner said of the special appearance.

“It’s just the sweetest. I’m so proud of her and so happy that we’re here together.”

source: people.com