The trip to Kamakura in 2012 was totally impromptu. I was planning to head to Yokohama with my N’EX and Suica package but changed my mind when I saw that the ticket covers Kamakura. Continue reading Side-trip to Kamakura, Japan
I’m not a religious person. Maybe that’s why I enjoy visiting places of worship when I’m on the road. Continue reading 5 places of worship I visited while travelling
A look back at the different places I visited in 2012 Continue reading Recap of 2012 travels
Second hand bookstores are treasure troves of cheap pre-loved reading materials. Continue reading Hidden treasures on the road: Second hand bookstores
Minnasan konnichiwa, We’ve reached the end my money saving tips for Tokyo series. This time, I will share with you how to save on accommodation and sightseeing so you can see more and do more in the capital. [My previous tips include how to save on transportation as well as food and drink.] Saving on accommodation Cheap hotels in bad locations Hotel Maruchu where I … Continue reading Money saving tips for Tokyo: Accommodation and sightseeing
When I was planning my third trip to Tokyo, I thought I would not discover anything new since I have crossed off a lot of the tourist attractions in my previous two trips. I spent my second day wandering around Shinjuku, waiting for the evening to come so I could go to Ooedo Onsen Monogatari hot springs theme park. My mind was numb as I … Continue reading Shinjuku’s (secret) Garden Shrine
One of my favorite yoshoku (Japanese-style western food) dish is omurice. It’s a rather strange dish with an equally strange name. Omu + rice = omelet + rice. An omelet covers a serving of fried rice like a snug blanket and garnished with a dash of ketchup. Good omurice has a tangy taste. Bad omurice is just fried rice topped with a lazy omelette. I’ve … Continue reading #FoodFri Omurice at Taimeiken in Tokyo
Find out ways to save on food and drinks in Tokyo. Continue reading Money saving tips for Tokyo: Food and drink
Before planning my trip to Tokyo, I made a note to visit Ooedo Onsen Monogatari and spend a night there. My other plan was to overnight at a cybercafe but chickened out and stayed at a budget hotel instead. The icing on the cake was when I found out that there was an event for my favorite anime/manga Gintama at Ooedo Onsen and that I … Continue reading An overnight’s stay at Ooedo Onsen Monogatari
Tokyo’s Tsukiji is the famous fish market. Some guidebooks recommend visiting early in the morning at around 5 a.m. to catch the tuna auction. Being the lazy glutton, I didn’t wake up that early. I did visit Tsukiji, but only for the sushi which was slightly disappointing. As I didn’t want to walk around with an open guidebook, I roamed the outer stalls of Tsukiji … Continue reading #FoodFri Glutton at Tsukiji, Tokyo
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