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Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos embrace family time in Japan’s cherry blossom wonderland

Sánchez’s trip was a sightseeing tour and an opportunity to strengthen the bond with her children and future husband


Senior Writer
APRIL 8, 2024 9:53 AM EDT

Lauren Sánchez, a former entertainment news anchor turned entrepreneur, and her fiancé, Jeff Bezos, the renowned Amazon founder, are making headlines yet again. Still, it’s not for business ventures or technological breakthroughs this time. The power couple recently embarked on a family vacation to Japan, which led them to witness firsthand the beauty of cherry blossom season with their children.

The trip, documented on Sánchez’s Instagram, showcased the family’s immersion into Japanese culture, from tranquil meditative moments to adventurous explorations of ancient temples and vibrant city streets. Sánchez also shared snapshots capturing serene walks under the pink blooms of the cherry blossoms or sakura.

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Cherry blossoms in full bloom are pictured along the Kanda river in central Tokyo on April 7, 2024.

During their trip, the family participated in various cultural activities, including practicing meditation in the traditional Japanese way. They sat gracefully on tatami mats and experienced serenity and cultural immersion simultaneously.

Jeff Bezos was captured crossing a stream in Japan with his loved ones, embracing the natural wonders and embodying the spirit of adventure.

Sánchez’s trip was a sightseeing tour and an opportunity to strengthen the bond with her children and future husband and create lasting memories together. From planting a kiss on Bezos’s cheek to working out with her son at the gym, every photograph captured the joy of familial camaraderie.

Reflecting on the trip, Sánchez expressed gratitude for the unforgettable experiences and the warmth of Japanese hospitality. “Japan, you’ve stolen our hearts,” Lauren declared. “Those early morning walks under cherry blossoms, exploring ancient temples, and yes, the best sushi on a conveyor belt ever,” she wrote, and noted: “It felt like living a dream we never wanted to wake up from.”

“Thank you, Japan, for the memories, the most beautiful sunrises, and those inside jokes that’ll stick with us forever.” She concluded: “We’re already dreaming of coming back.”

A blend of Sánchez’s past and present

With the eldest son from her previous marriage to NFL star Tony González and two children from her marriage to Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell, alongside Bezos’s four children from his marriage to MacKenzie Bezos, the trip represented a merging of families forming new bonds.

This glimpse into his personal life offers a refreshing perspective for Bezos, whose public image often revolves around his entrepreneurial endeavors. It showcases a man devoted to revolutionizing industries and cherishing moments of familial bliss and cultural enrichment.