First time at a Japanese Ryokan with my wife

Daniel and his wife travel into Japan’s mountains, staying at a traditional ryokan costing about $300 per person. He finds the tatami room, yukata, attentive service, and private bath unusual, repeatedly describing the ryokan experience as awkward. They receive a six-course in-room dinner—sashimi, octopus, beef, tempura, rice, and miso soup —then sleep on floor futons.

Marriage travel offers shared novelty, but Daniel’s discomfort with unfamiliar Japanese customs remains pronounced.