The first time I visited Harajuku was during my first Japan trip. I went with my two best friends, Vi and Yin.…
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Fun 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…
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Take 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.…
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Asakusa is a part of Tokyo's cultural heritage map. I also like it because the main shopping area in front of the Sensoji temple.…
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It'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.…
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Narita 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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My obsession with travelling to Japan began back in history class in school. My fascination with the country has only increased over time.…
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I have decided that I am going to savour and prolong my happy trip feeling as long as possible, before planning and after writing it.…
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Interestingly, even after centuries, Haiku, Japanese-born poetry, remains popular and has integrated well into modern Japanese culture.…
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I didn’t even know where Phi Phi was before purchasing the ticket – turns out it’s in Thailand. Soon I'll tick it off of my travel wish list.…
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