At Hakone, we took the biggest cable car I have ever been in and flew to the highest heights I have ever been on. We could see Mount Fuji.…
Keep ReadingSeeing Mount Fuji was one of the most memorable moments during my first Japan trip. My knowledge about Mount Fuji came from studying brands at university years ago when our Marketing professor casually mentioned that Quicksilver uses it as its logo. Somehow that piece of information stuck with me, but that’s all I knew…
Keep ReadingFun fact, Unit Bathroom in a Japanese home is for soaking and relaxing after a shower. All family members use the same water. In Japanese homes, with Unit Bath, each family member bathes one by one, in order of seniority. Traditionally starting with the oldest male or the oldest person in the household. If…
Keep ReadingThe first time I visited Harajuku was during my first Japan trip. I went with my two best friends, Vi and Yin.…
Keep ReadingStaying in Hotel MyStays Kyoto-Shijo in Kyoto with friends in a comfortable family room, perfectly located for a two-day Kyoto city stay.…
Keep ReadingTake out a sheet of omikuji from the drawer of your number, and take it home. Make sure of your number and put the stick back.…
Keep ReadingAsakusa is a part of Tokyo's cultural heritage map. I also like it because the main shopping area in front of the Sensoji temple.…
Keep ReadingSummary of the last 30 days of Kulture Kween, the person and the blog, which are heavily based on the notes I scribbled down in my journal.…
Keep ReadingIt's my first day in Tokyo! It was past afternoon when we touched down at Narita airport. I was beyond thrilled. My Japan trip has begun.…
Keep ReadingNarita seems quite ordinary compared to everything I have heard about Japan, don't you agree? After they officially let you into Japan.…
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