What comes to your mind when someone says Kobe, Japan? I assume wagyu beef! ;) Kobe beef is, after all, famous worldwide. So when we decided to do a daytrip to Kobe, we knew that eating this expensive beef would be our main priority. Plus there was also this pretty illumination… But that’s much later. So let’s focus on our main reason for visiting Kobe… Wakkoqu Kobe Beef (Shin-Kobe Branch) There are obviously plenty of restaurants …
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{Japan Winter} Kobe: Be enlightened by wagyu beef & Luminarie winter illumination
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{Japan Winter} Kyoto (Part 5): Festival of lights at Arashiyama Hanatouro
Did you know that twice a year, Kyoto lights up with super gorgeous illuminations? It’s called Hanatouro and it’s spectacular. Hanatouro is held in March at Higashiyama area and in December at Arashiyama. I’m privileged enough to have been to both now (humble brag, mm hmm), so do read up on the Higashiyama Hanatouro if you want. After our walk along the quieter side of Arashiyama, we began our journey of enlightenment (well, you know, searching for …
{Japan Winter} Nabana no Sato, Nagashima: Japan’s spectacular winter illumination
The Japanese love their winter illuminations. Some illumination would end on Christmas Day, however others extend up until late February or even March. And if you are visiting Japan during this time, I would highly recommend planning a trip to one of the ridiculously gorgeous winter illumination spots. My favourite so far has to be Nabana no Sato (なばなの里) in Nagashima, Mie prefecture. During the day (and for most of the year), Nabana no Sato …
{Japan Winter} Roppongi & Tokyo Midtown, Tokyo: The artistic & the cool
This is our first trip to Roppongi in Tokyo. It was my idea to visit Roppongi as I’ve heard/researched that there are heaps of art-related stuff there. Plus, more illuminations at night to wow us! It wasn’t such a bad idea… A slow and easy day exploring a new suburb – that’s always fun! Tokyo Midtown (Noon) – Roppongi, Tokyo We arrived at the subway station just below of Tokyo Midtown, a high end shopping …
{Japan Winter} Shibuya & Harajuku, Tokyo: Exploring the youth culture
On the 30th of November 2013, we left Melbourne for our second Japan adventure, this time with another couple on board and a more planned trip. We were very excited to be able to re-visit the country that we fell in love with during our honeymoon. I’ve really enjoyed recapping the previous 2012 honeymoon trip so I’ve decided that I should do it again this time. Mind you, there are plenty of photos because obviously …