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Artificial Island of Odaiba, Tokyo

In Tokyo, there aren’t many places where you can see the sea. Odaiba is one of them. Note this post is not in chronological order. I visit Odaiba when I first came to Tokyo. Gundam Front Tokyo For fans of the Gundam franchise of futuristic robots, there is a museum just for that. For all

Tokyo: Round 2

Back to Tokyo, here are more attractions. Tsukiji Fish Market 築地市場 I hear their Tuna Auction is a spectacle worth waking up early for, but I opted out. Tokyo Imperial Palace 皇居 Tokyo International Forum Ginza 銀座 Ginza is an upscale shopping and business area. There is a noticeable difference in their storefronts. Shiseido Parlour Omotesando

Finding Dori

Finding Dori in Tokyo

Pun intended. The most challenging thing in Tokyo for me is finding my way (“dori” means street). Alright, it is mainly because I rely on Google Maps and refuse to ask anyone, but still… Tokyo is complicated. For example, it takes me an hour to find this vegan ramen place, T’s Tan Tan, inside Tokyo Station. I

Engineering Japan: Train Stations, Bridges, Tunnels & Dams

Recommended by my aunt, I visit 21_21 Design, a design museum in Roppongi, Tokyo. During my visit, they feature an exhibit on Civil Engineering. As part of the exhibit, there were blueprints, models, videos demonstrating how civil engineering is applied to the city. My Thoughts With the hustle and bustle of Tokyo city, it is always

Welcome to Tokyo

In Tokyo, Haruka and I explore the vicinity of Shibuya (including Harajuku), and Shinjuku. If you’ve been, see if you can recognize it. I’m not sure I can identify every place myself. Did you enjoy this post? It is weeks in the making because Tokyo, no… Japan in July and August is HOT, and hot means delayed

Introducing Narita, Japan

Most people know Narita because it’s one of two international airports in Tokyo. (The other one is the smaller Haneda). Fortunately for me, my friend Haruka lives there and invites me to explore her hometown. Thank you Haruka! Not just an airport That’s Narita in a nutshell. It’s a small city, a good start to

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