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  • Feel the JAPAN spirit

    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. ...

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  • Hiraizumi Chusonji Iwate Japan – A World Heritage-Site Visit

    On our last memorable day after a good sleep at the ryokan, we unwillingly dragged our luggage off the ryokan compound feeling sad that the journey's gonna end here. Well, not really.. we have a last pitstop to make.. the Chusonji at Hiraizumi. Never ...

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  • Hokkaido Mt Moiwa – an alternative to million-dollar Hokkaido views

    "Where do you want to visit for the evening?" my guide questioned as i flipped through the brochures while laying comfortable on a couch at Best Western Sapporo. "Something beautiful for the night.." i mumbled and this caught my attention - Mt Moiwa. And off ...

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  • Sylistic.com featured on NHK JAPAN | Our 3.11 Japan Voyage

    Our 7 days 6 nights trip to Japan invited by MOFA Japan has since caught the attention of many, such as a local Singapore Volunteer group whom seeked directions from us to get to the disaster-hit areas and had set off to help the locals ...

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  • Sapporo Hokkaido… We finally meet!

    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 ...

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  • A night getaway in Tokyo Top Attractions

    Before you really decide to hit the beds, the night is still young for more exploration. Japan's even more beautiful with its shiny glittering lights that blankets the city skylines and you sure won't want to miss a part of it that captivates each traveler's ...

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  • My 1st Ryokan Japanese Hotel Experience

    This article was featured on NHK RADIO JAPAN. More of the radio interview here. A breathtaking view rises ahead of us as my private car drifts through the curvy roads along the quiet scenic countryside. Soon, a beautiful sight appears right in front of the ...

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  • 3.11 Night Light-up Ceremony in Miyagi City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan

    Strolling through the dark within the premises of the Morioka castle, we soon found a glimpse of light shining from far and my tour guide smiled, "That's where we are heading to". I heaved a sigh of relief as uncertainty filled my thoughts earlier on ...

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  • Our ANA In-Flight Inspirations & Experiences

    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 ...

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Historical wonders: Keraton Yogyakarta & Taman Sari

Written by Sy On December - 17 - 2011 under Yogyakarta

Turn back the clock and go on a historical trip down to Keraton Yogyakarta which was once occupied by the king as well as just located near-by at Taman Sari – another premises once owned by the royal family and the Sultan. Keraton Yogyakarta One of the standing statue at the Keraton in front of the other buildings to guard against it, the site stretches about 2km towards the north, Read More…

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Jump! Yogyakarta: Top natural wonders exploration: Borobudur Temple & Mt Merapi!

Written by Sy On November - 16 - 2011 under Yogyakarta

You’ve read on the prelude and my AirAsia.com Indonesia experience – now’s the time to explore Yogyakarta in details! On our 4D3N trip, we had a little crazy experience across UNESCO monuments – too magnificent that ” wow.. wow.. wow..” filled the air as well as known for its workmanship, we also visited some local factories that specialises in Batik, silverware and handmade bags. MT MERAPI Read it in the Read More…

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Le Shan Giant Buddha Chengdu

Written by Sy On July - 7 - 2010 under chengdu

Missed our Mt. Emei Part 1 and Mt. Emei Part 2 ? | About Le Shan Giant Buddha Le Shan Giant Buddha is another tourist scenic destination , attracting thousands and millions yearly to this UNESCO World Heritage Site , besides EMEISHAN , MOUNT EMEI . Being the largest carved stone Buddha in the world and the tallest statue in the world , standing at 71 metres (233 feet) tall Read More…

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Mt. Emei : A UNESCO world heritage site exploration [Part 2]

Written by Sy On July - 6 - 2010 under chengdu

Back with Mount Emei , from PART 1 with the different wowing scenery at the foot of the mountain . Awarded as a UNESCO [United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization] world heritage site for EMEISHAN , being natural and wowing . A brief introduction of Mt. Emei , a world heritage site . An awesome tourist attraction site , located up , quite far away from the entrance .. Read More…

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