Have you been to Asakusa? We didn’t have time to visit Asakusa during our first trip to Japan back in 2012. So the second time around, we decided to spend a few hours in Asakusa to enjoy the market atmosphere of Nakamise-dori. Upon arrival in front of Kaminarimon, we realise how touristy Asakusa is. Hundreds of people posing in front of the gate, trying to get the best photo without having too many people in the background. …
Monthly Archives: June 2014
{Japan Winter} Asakusa, Tokyo: The hustle bustle of Sensoji Temple & Nakamise street market
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{Japan Winter} Oedo-onsen Monogatari Mangekyo, Shin Urayasu: swimsuit hot spring near Tokyo Disney
Going to Japan is not complete without going for a hot spring bath, right? So in our December 2013 trip to Tokyo, we knew we had to find a good spot for a nice warm relaxing bath. Swimsuit onsen, Shin-Urayasu If you love Japanese culture, I bet you have come across the onsen culture. Onsen or hot spring, as we know it in English, is so popular in Japan that there are specific onsen towns where you can find hot spring water pretty …