NBA legend Dwyane Wade and his wife Gabrielle Union enjoy a special family tradition every year. They call it the #WadeWorldTour. This annual vacation always features luxury, style, and precious family time.
Family Returns from Japan Adventure
The couple recently completed their latest Wade World Tour trip to Japan. They returned home just before the basketball star celebrated his birthday. Their daughter Kaavia James marked the occasion with a touching social media post.
Kaavia's Heartfelt Birthday Message
Six-year-old Kaavia shared a carousel of photos on her Instagram account on January 18. The first image showed her dancing with her father, who turned 44. She wrote a loving caption that read: "Promise to always follow your lead one step at a time! So lucky to call you daddy! Happy birthday weekend daddy!"
The post contained several photos and video clips of the father-daughter duo having fun together. One particularly adorable image captured an intimate moment between them. Wade wore a white top and a bright pink knit beanie with a cheerful expression. Kaavia, wearing a white hoodie with a cartoon princess design, carefully applied lip gloss to her father's lips while staring at him intently.
The Wade Family Background
Dwyane Wade has a blended family that often shares happy moments on social media. He has an 11-year-old son named Xavier with Aja Metoyer. From his previous marriage to Siohvaughn Funches, he has two children: Zaire, 22, and Zaya, 17. Wade married actress Gabrielle Union in August 2014, and they welcomed daughter Kaavia via surrogacy in 2018.
Japan Trip Details
Gabrielle Union documented their Japan journey on social media. On December 27, she posted pictures of the couple in their private jet with the caption: "And We're Off!!!" along with a globe and Japanese flag emoji. She used the hashtag #WadeWorldTour2025.
The photo showed Wade wearing a baseball cap with embroidered design and a light-colored hoodie. He smiled happily at the camera while Gabrielle sat nearby making a peace sign. The couple appeared ready to immerse themselves in Japanese culture.
As their trip concluded, Wade shared a video of their final meal in Osaka. Gabrielle reposted the footage on her Instagram story. The video showed them enjoying hamburgers at Critter Burgers, a popular Osaka restaurant known for its high-quality American-style burgers. This meal provided the perfect ending to their memorable vacation.
Perfect Timing for Holiday Getaway
The family's Japan trip served as an ideal post-holiday escape. Their first Instagram post about the vacation appeared just a few days after Christmas. The Wade family continues to create beautiful memories through their annual world tours and special celebrations.
