Since our last trip to Japan where we witnessed the after-math of the deadly tsunami that left the world to a stand-still and the ceremony held in Iwate, memories still lingered in our mind on how strong and positive mind-set the people of Japan have. This year, Japan survived in its 3rd year after-math and showcased its new marketing video known as “Discover the SPIRIT of JAPAN” with a group Read More…

It was early in the morning at 6:30am and I dragged myself out of the bed to catch the early 9am flight to Hokkaido, Sapporo for a 1 night trip. As I was packing my heavily loaded luggage, I saw some white stuff flying across the skies. I must have seen wrongly, so I went forward to the window, and there I saw, snow spurting down in all directions in Read More…

Well Known as “Inspirations of Japan“, I flew off on All Nippon Airways (ANA Japan) to Tokyo Haneda with thanks to MOFA Japan on a mission to explore the disaster-hit areas and interact with the locals as well as the helpful NGO who has been contributing to the assistance of these quake-hit areas. I thought that the flight has inspired me with warm Japanese Hospitality right from the grounds of Read More…

Japan has always been an exciting destination for many , and indeed , it has always been my dream to visit Japan since I’m young . The Disneyland , Universal Studios , Hiroshima and Osaka are among the hot picks for tourists , be it the youngs and old . If you’ve been following my blog and tweets while I’m in Japan , i went for a 7 days 6 Read More…

Due to cancellation of our United Airlines flight from Tokyo to SINGAPORE , we were transferred to DELTA AIRLINES flight for USD 3,969.00 a pax on the last minute schedule ! Pretty expensive hur ! Extremely tired and simply wants to return to Singapore soon with its flight cancellation by United Airlines , the gates towards Delta Airlines DL 281 is finally opened ! How we hope we are heading Read More…

Shinagawa Tokyo is a very busy area in Tokyo as it’s one of the stops for express trains and bullet trains towards other cities of Japan and Narita Airport . There’s alot of shopping that can be done at Shinagawa and indeed , a tourist location as it’s packed with many international branded hotels and high class restaurants . Before heading back to Singapore from Tokyo , still missing their Read More…

DisneyLand Tokyo , a dazzling location for the youngs and olds where you won’t leave the place without a smile on your face and fondest memories for sure : It’s a MUST Visit for many when visiting Tokyo , Japan. Throughout the Disneyland Tokyo , it just gives everyone lots of freedom and relaxation – so sure a getaway for many ! And beautiful far away Disneyland Resorts and hotels Read More…

Hotel Monetery Sanno is an impressive hotel which offers the lowest rate among all my other hotels as well as the BIGGEST room i experience for a night over in Tokyo before heading back to Singapore . Hotel Monetery Sanno is a christian type of hotel and it has many european kind of designs and atmosphere throughout the hotel . One thing to note : it’s located on the quiet Read More…

Being the first world exposition to be staged in Asia, Expo ’70, featuring the theme of “progress and harmony for mankind,” was held over the 183-day period of March 15th-September 13th. Expo ’70 attracted more than 64,000,000 visitors , setting a new record for world expos and rendering the event a tremendous success. The Rock to carve the name of the Expo Park Osaka ! You do have to cross Read More…

Minami is most popular for its electronic signboards and shopping in the whole areas – It’s soooooo crowded even on a weekday evening which is pretty startling with the amount of people down the streets ( it’s like Chinese New Year or Christmas ) ! Of Course , we are there to see for ourselves the most popular Minami Shinsaibashi Glico and other brand Signboards that is sooo dazzling at Read More…

After so much fun in hiroshima and its atomic dome as well as Hiroshima Castle , you know Japan has nothing than temples and Castle and its natural spa ! Now once again , Osaka castle is simply beautiful and looks very expensive : Covering over approximately 60,000 square meters and needs a hike up from the bottom of the hill for about 30 minutes , and it’s very high Read More…

Originally constructed in the 1590s, the Hiroshima castle was destroyed in the atomic bombing in 1945. It was rebuilt in 1958, a replica of the original which now serves as a museum of Hiroshima’s history . Hiroshima Castle is a really big place to explore ( for its name : CASTLE ) and you can easily spent 2 hours exploring the place with a shrine inside and some traditions using Read More…