9,435 ViewsI’ve been contemplating on whether to write a blog post about my visit to aokigahara (aka suicide forest) when there are already so many blogs and videos about it but I kind of need to pen down my experiences in order to get them out of my head. Even as I type (2 months on), I can still recall
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Fuji Hakone Odakyu Pass – booking, itinerary and experience
13,322 ViewsAlthough the Fuji-Hakone route is widely explored by travelers, I had a huge struggle in planning this leg of the journey. The information provided online is either incomplete or in bits and pieces and I simply could not find any blog or forum which puts them all together. The Fuji Hakone Odakyu Free Pass
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Magical Disneysea on a Rainy Day
8,905 ViewsI visited Disneysea on a 100% forecast rainy day; thinking that the rainwater would make the Disneysea experience more authentic. yea right. Well, the truth was that we couldn’t change any of the planned itinerary; but on a hindsight, every cloud has a silver lining! Advantages of a Rainy Day The queues are shorter for rides The queues
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Totoro Cream Puff Cafe – Tolo Coffee & Bakery and Fortune Cat Shrine Gohtokuji
5,039 ViewsThe themed-cafe/restaurant scene in Japan is definitely a vibrant one. There’s just something for everyone. Animal cafes (dogs, cats, reptiles, owls and even hedgehogs) Butlers & Maid Cafes Ninja, Robot Restaurant Cartoon Cafes (Hello Kitty, Pom Pom Purin, Rilakkuma) Well the list goes on and in my trip, I managed to squeeze in a
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SHINee Tokyo Dome 2016
10,874 ViewsI was really thankful to have the chance to attend a Tokyo Dome concert again (in the span 2 years). Having visited the same Dome last year, I was a lot less panicky and excited as I kind of knew what to expect. There were several surprises and disappointments which I will share in the
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Japan
Tsukiji Market – Hello, Goodbye & See You Again
3,229 ViewsSince last year, I’ve heard many people talking about the closure shifting of Tsukiji Market. Before I did my research, I thought that the entire Tsukiji was going to close and I was somewhat bidding farewell to Tsukiji during my trip. I was feeling pretty sian as I thought that all my favourite food will be
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My first Omakase Meal – Shutoku at Tsukiji 秀徳 2号店
11,922 ViewsBelieve it or not – this was my first Omakase Menu that I’ve eaten my whole life. Usually, I would prefer to choose my own food as I have favourites but this Omakase meal happened by chance. Can’t recall how and why I got to know about this restaurant but it has been “Starred” in my Google Maps.
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Tokyo Capsule Hotel for Females – Safe and Pleasant Experience May 2016
5,661 ViewsFor my past 2 Japan trips last year, I had to search for solo accommodation as I had to spend a night or two in Tokyo alone. Capsule hotel might sound like a popular option, but the options for females back in 2015 were very limited. As a result, I chose to spend the night at the Oedo onsen for my first
