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Japan 2018: [Day 4] Imperial Palace, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Yotsuya, Ginza

Day 4 Line up: Imperial Palace Gardens Shibuya: Crossing the street and visiting Hachiko Shinjuku: shops and buildings Yotsuya: St. Ignatius Chapel Ginza: More shops and Ramen Breakfast 7:55 am Fresh new day, greeted by the buttery aroma of fresh bread 🥐🥖. Glad that the hotel has a bread buffet for breakfast. You can choose from croissants, savory, or sweet items. To reheat, simply pop … Continue reading Japan 2018: [Day 4] Imperial Palace, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Yotsuya, Ginza

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Japan 2018: [Day 3] Tsukiji, Akihabara, Asakusa, Michelin Star Ramen dinner

Day 3 Line Up Tsukiji – fresh sushi Akihabara – getting lost and Owl Cafe Asakusa – Kaminarimon, Namikase dori, Senso-ji Nakiryu Ramen – Michelin star ramen at Otsuka Navigating through the train and subway system of Japan can be a bit complicated especially for people who are used to a very simple train system. Convenience and saving time are the top advantages of this … Continue reading Japan 2018: [Day 3] Tsukiji, Akihabara, Asakusa, Michelin Star Ramen dinner

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Japan 2018: Nakiryu Ramen

Today’s rainy weather made me look forward to tonight’s ramen dinner – Michelin starred bowl of ramen from Nakiryu at Otsuka. If we didn’t search online, we wouldn’t have known that there were only 2 Michelin starred ramen in Tokyo – Tsuta ramen, and recently Nakiryu ramen for their tantanmen. It’s located at the ground floor of a building near Otsuka station. Unfortunately, we got … Continue reading Japan 2018: Nakiryu Ramen

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Japan 2018: Ichiran Ramen at Asakusa

“What place would you recommend for ramen in Tokyo?” “Ichiran!” Described by a friend as the “McDonald’s of ramen in Japan” (meaning: famous food chain in terms of ramen), Ichiran Ramen, Asakusa was my first ramen experience in Japan. This branch is near Exit 1 of Asakusa Station, easy to find and we didn’t get lost (unlike our Akihabara experience). Past lunchtime and too early … Continue reading Japan 2018: Ichiran Ramen at Asakusa

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Japan 2018: Nakaya Chirasizushi at Tsukiji

Getting the sashimi/sushi food trip fix at Tsukiji on a rainy morning. I first heard (or read) about Tsukiji from a manga where the female leads drools for fatty tuna sashimi. Back then I didn’t have the slightest idea that I could travel to Japan someday and go to this place. Rain made the atmosphere a bit gloomy, and maybe the impending transfer of the … Continue reading Japan 2018: Nakaya Chirasizushi at Tsukiji

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Japan 2018: [Day 2] Tokyo DisneySea

The only one in the world! Our second day in Japan was dedicated to a whole day at Tokyo DisneySea. How to get there: E-Hotel Ginza to Tokyo DisneySea Toei Oedo Line: Tsukijishijo Station (E18) to Tsukishima (E16) *subway pass Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line: Tsukishima (Y21) to Shin Kiba (Y24) *subway pass JR Keiyo Line: Shin Kiba Station (JE05) to Maihama Station (JE07) Total travel … Continue reading Japan 2018: [Day 2] Tokyo DisneySea

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Japan 2018: [Day 1] Arrival essentials + Odaiba

Day 1 Line Up The Flight Odaiba Hello 東京 ! Today’s the day I finally get to wear that short trench coat I bought a year ago! Early October isn’t exactly autumn yet but I was optimistic that the weather (for at least a day) would allow me to sport a short trench coat.By the way, through out this series, I will be including “How … Continue reading Japan 2018: [Day 1] Arrival essentials + Odaiba

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Japan 2018: The Planning Stage

Scramble into Shibuya crossing; indulge in sashimi and ramen; feel the magic at Tokyo Disneysea or Universal Studios; have an evening stroll at Senso-ji; before experiencing all of these and more in your Japan trip, there are things to be done and prepared. Here’s our personal experience during the planning and preparation of our Japan trip last 2018. *This is a late post PART 1: VISA … Continue reading Japan 2018: The Planning Stage

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