I am starting a four part series on the 10 things (and then 10 more, another 10, and yep 10 more after that) you will miss from Japan. Why? Because I totes miss Japan already, and it’s only been less than two weeks since I’ve been back from my fourth trip to the land of the rising sun. And plus this will be a good list for anyone who’s planning to visit Japan, yes, start your …
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{Japan Winter} JR Pass info and a quick recap of Tokyo & surrounding
I’m finally back from my hiatus after an almost 2-month break. In that time, I was back in Japan for 5 days and visited Korea for about 6 days and Indonesia (Bali) for about a week. So yup, it was a productive hiatus with more pretty pictures from my travel to come, I’m sure. Meanwhile, here’s a continuation of my blog posts on the Japan trip back in December. We finished Tokyo and surrounding. Here’s …
{Japan Winter} Around Nihonbashi, Ginza, Shinbashi & Tokyo Station, Tokyo
In December 2013, we travelled to Japan (for the second time) and spent about 9 days in Tokyo. This post marks the last bit of our Tokyo trip, awww… We checked out from our hotel at Kyobashi and travel to Nihonbashi Station (probably walkable, but meh!) to find a restaurant recommended by many for their omurice (omelette rice). The restaurant is called Taimeiken. It wasn’t difficult to find it if you have a map. We knew what …
{Japan Winter} Akihabara, Tokyo: Anime & otaku paradise
If you’re an anime lover, if you love technology and are a bit obsessed with some idol groups, then I’d suggest Akihabara is the place you have to visit in Tokyo, Japan. We spent the whole afternoon there and could’ve done more (if not for our tired feet). We started our journey from Tokyo Station, as we were staying nearby (about 10 minutes walk). We saw a woman wearing traditional kimono (or is this still a …
{Japan Winter} Odaiba, Tokyo: Robots at Miraikan, Gundam at DiverCity & the Rainbow Bridge
Odaiba is manmade island in Tokyo that is popular for shopping and entertainment, with many malls within walking distance to each other. We’ve been there before, but decided to return to find more adventure! And we did find some very interesting things to see… We arrived at the Odaiba Seaside Park and disembarked our Sumida River boat cruise. Walking along the side street, we had a very nice view of Rainbow Bridge and the “Statue …
{Japan Winter} Asakusa, Tokyo: Calaugh Cat Cafe & Asakusa sightseeing
“Neko-chan…” I heard one of the rickshaw guys said to me as I walked past them. I was wearing my cat ears that day (yes, I love wearing weird stuff on my head). I couldn’t understand the rest of the stuff he said, but I did turn around and smile. When walking around Asakusa, you will definitely find plenty of rickshaws. I got a little obsessed in taking photos of these rickshaw tour guides, because …
{Japan Winter} Asakusa, Tokyo: The hustle bustle of Sensoji Temple & Nakamise street market
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. …
{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 …
{Japan Winter} Tokyo Station, Tokyo: From Ramen Street to First Avenue and beyond
Tokyo Station is huuuuge. It feels like you will need a map just to navigate your way around Tokyo Station. Being one of the main stations for not only subways but also shinkansen, Tokyo Station has undergone numerous renovations in the past few years to make it bigger and better. On a quiet rest day, we decided to walk around the station leisurely… Tokyo Ramen Street, Tokyo Station First stop is always food stop! LOL. I …
10 things to do when in different suburbs of Tokyo
Have you visited Tokyo yet? There are so many suburbs to go to, each so unique and full of character. You can easily spend one day for each Tokyo suburb – and still come back the next day (for some)! If you’re thinking of visiting Tokyo in the near future, here are some suburbs you might consider going – and 10 things you can do while you’re there… Harajuku Known as the place for Tokyo’s youth …