804 ViewsTo be honest, I am not sure if my post is still relevant after I’m done writing because Japan has been making changes to their immigration policy every two weeks. We have come a long way from waiting and anticipating the grand entry to Japan and I’m glad to say that I persisted and
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Exploring local neighbourhoods of Tokyo – Nakano and Koenji
3,593 ViewsHaving visited Tokyo five times in the past three years, I’m always on the lookout for new places to explore. I’m pretty much ‘done’ with the usual touristy attractions – Meji Shrine, Skytree, Odaiba, Disneyland – and now I’m trying to find and visit the hidden gems of Tokyo (and greater Tokyo). In my previous
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Tokyo
Buying luxury watches in Tokyo – The Watch Company Nakano
7,557 ViewsAre you intending to purchase your first luxury timepiece? Why not consider buying it from Japan? With its tax-free shops, dedicated and inspiring customer service, Japan has long been the destination of choice for tourists looking for some serious retail therapy. With recent devaluation of the yen against many foreign currencies, like the Singaporean
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Visiting Mount Takao in Autumn – Dec 2017
4,231 ViewsIn my recent trip to Tokyo back in December, I only had time for one other exploration (apart from my Kamakura/Enoshima stay). After a long selection, the choice was between Nikko and Mt Takao. I would have gone to Nikko if it snowed (wishful thinking as it was only early December), but sadly there
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Japan
Hotel in Tokyo with Mt Fuji view – Ascott Marunouchi
3,054 ViewsI don’t usually get a chance to stay in 5-Star accommodations when I travel (unless it is sponsored) as most of the time, I rather save the money and spend more and travel but this time round, I kind of got greedy and wanted to end my last vacation (out of 9) in a
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Enoshima
2D1N – Enoshima and Kamakura Itinerary Dec 2017
3,262 ViewsMost people would have heard of Kamakura, which is famous for the big Kotoku-in Buddha, and they usually do a day-trip from Tokyo as it is only 1 hour away. However, have you also heard of Enoshima? In fact, Enoshima is just beside Kamakura and there’s a lot more to see, especially if you’re
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Asia
Japan Design Week at Fujisawa – Dec 2017
2,757 ViewsTitle: Fujisawa Design Week – Art & Music – Japan Dec 2017 ‘Art & Music’ speak no boundaries. Prior to my visit for ‘Fujisawa Design Week’, I was a little worried about how the language barrier may become an issue for me but despite not knowing much Japanese (well, I only did a 10-week
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Where to see Mt Fuji – Dec 2017
5,073 ViewsI guess I’m really super lucky to be given the chance to visit Japan twice this year despite being like super busy in my day job. Maybe it’s kind of like a reward after all that hard work I have done and am still doing. Well, after drawing a ‘bad’ and ‘super bad’ fortune