Hi friends. I've here another major throwback of my trip when I went to Japan a few months ago. I figured I wanted to showcase the highlights of that experience and relive the moments again. That way it'll spread inspiration and spark to dream and travel the world one country at a time. Before it gets cheesy, let's get back to business as I show my travel highlights of Tokyo, Japan.
My Travel Vlog : Tokyo, Japan
Random Snapshots
In Shinjuku
The Tokyo Tower at the back of me
Going to Meiji Shrine
Game Arcade in Shinjuku
Gundam Statue in Odaiba
Cherry Blossom Tree in Ueno Station
That's a wrap for me. I truly enjoyed my trip to Japan at that time. Hope I'll be given another chance to visit the country again. Well, I'll just keep knocking for more chances and wish the gate of the heavens hears my heart's desires.
Anyhow, what's your favorite travel memory? Share it with me and let's exchange good pieces of information. Take care guys. Always dream big and reach for that star.
Hey guys. You may have noticed by now that I do appreciate eating and good foods being served in front of me. I mean who doesn't, right? Raise your hands if you agree. :) Well, I have here a short summary of my food trip experience to highlights my food diary in Tokyo. I do believe that knowing the country's foods is one way of understanding their culture at the same time too.
My Food Vlog about My Food trip in Tokyo and Using a Vendo Machine for the first time.
My Short Food Diary in Tokyo **Pablo Cheese Cake in Shinjuku Station
**Yoshinoya
** Mos Burger
**Traditional Macha Drink and Mochi
I'll include some links here since I've written something about them before.
Hello guys! I have here a good food recommendation if ever you happen to come across this store. Actually, I've always heard about this from the stories of my students on and on but never got the chance to try it out myself. When I was in Japan few months ago, I really didn't miss the chance and dine there myself. So far so good and even better than what I've imagined actually. Guys, let me introduce my random food diary.
My Random Food Diary: Mos Burger
Top 5 Reasons To Try This
Everything on the menu looks delicious and even healthier than the other fastfood chains around.
You can experience that fast Japanese culture there without sacrificing the quality and flavor.
The flavor is really good and you can even try their signature dishes like the rice burger and teriyaki ones.
The prices are really very competitive and reasonable.
If you're lucky enough, try to catch and experience their seasonal foods. I'm pretty sure you'll love them. :)
THE BEST PART is they have an English menu that caters to foreign diners. :) Hurray.
More Information about this
Price range: About 300 yen and up
Location: ７丁目１−８ Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
There you have it friends. That sums up my food adventure for today. Thanks for taking the time to visit and read my blog. I appreciate it. Anyhow, take care and always be healthy.
Hello guys! Just imagine yourself you're inside a candy store with lots of great stuffs and the variety is endless. What do you think about it? It feels amazing, right? That was basically my feelings when I was inside a drugstore in Japan. Unlimited happiness will all smiles from ear to ear.
Matsumoto Kiyoshi is one of Japan's most famous drugstore. It literally has more cosmetics products available. It also sells drugstore related goods, skincare products, some snacks, beauty tools and many more items for females.
My Favorite Drugstores
Matsumoshi Kiyoshi in Shibuya and Sapporo Drugstore in Ueno
sheet masks
products for the eyes
assorted products
some products for the cheeks
some skin care products
fragrances
drooling
TIPS how to Shop Effectively
1. Always research ahead.
It really helps. By doing this, you can already imagine a rough estimate how much you're willing to spend and the kind of items you might end up buying. Also, when you research ahead, it filters the good stuffs from the bad ones. That means you're only buying the best sellers.
2. You can always ask.
If you have Japanese friends, ask them for good products and especially the effective ones. That way, you'll get your money's worth absolutely. Also, you can ask the staff in the store if the you're really buying the right ones. It's better to be sure than to be sorry in the end.
3. Always check if the shop has a tax free system.
Of course, shopping and saving some money in return always feel rewarding. That way, you can really maximize your financial resources at that same time too.
4. You can always try something new.
This is like a sweet little treat to yourself. You can like try some products by actually swatching them. If it's reasonable, then why not buy it. It's not everyday that you can travel to Japan. I'm sure one or two products won't burn the pockets.
5. It doesn't mean it looks pretty and cute then you're buying it instantly.
Sometimes looks can be deceiving. I tell you. Being inside a Japanese drugstore is like a maze filled with wonderful and kawaii products. Your heart gets too excited and that adrenaline rush gives a message to your brain that you'll buy all. Well, think and consider it many times before buying it. If it's functional and if you think you can use it everyday, then buy it. If it's just because it's new and trendy, then it might be just a temporary feeling of liking the product. Being a wise consumer is always way cooler than just hoarding things and wasting money after. :)
My Travel Vlog
There you have it my friends. Hope you find it helpful. Let's all continue to work hard, enjoy and travel to many wonderful places. Take care and be happy always.
Raise your hands if you like shopping and culture at the same time! Yes!! That includes me definitely. Well, I have here a good place that you can visit if ever you travel to Japan. What I mean is this exciting place named Ameyayokocho Market in Euno, Tokyo. Let's continue and discover its beauty.
What is it about?
From my research, the name literally means a candy shop alley. Don't be misguided because this place basically has everything. They have food stores and street food vendors too, cosmetic shops, Japanese anime goods and character shops, souvenirs and everything in between.
My Travel Vlog
Top 5 Reasons to Visit This Place
The prices of the products being sold are fairly reasonable and sometimes much cheaper compared to the ones in Shinjuku and Ginza.
The variety and uniqueness of the items are just so interesting and fun to explore.
It's the best place to get the famous Kitkat chocolate because they sell pretty cheaply. Basically, it's the best place to go for souvenir shopping.
Strolling the place literally feels like you're one with the locals and tourists alike.
Lastly, it's the best market to be in Tokyo if you love shopping, good foods and culture rolled into one experience.
That's a wrap for now my friends. Thanks for visiting my blog. See you in my next travel destination. Take care.
Welcome back to my blog. I will show you around Akiba which is known as Akihabara in Tokyo, Japan. Technically, it's the best place to go for electronics, cosplay, manga and basically the anime culture. You'll be inspired as you walk along the area because it is very lively, fun, noisy and very charming.
First, I'll include here my personal travel vlog while we were wandering around Akiba.
Absolutely, the hubby had the time of his life there. I can really remember the stars in his eyes while were in that area. Just amazing. Enjoy watching.
Second, I'll introduce my Top 7 Things to do In Akiba
1. Maid Cafe
Here, you can enjoy a good mix of sweet desserts, drinks and some light meal that are all served by young cute women dressed in a playful maid costumes. Absolutely a unique culture found only in Japan.
2. Shop at Don Quijote
This store surely gives you a hundred of reasons to stay there for hours. It's basically a discount store that offers everything from school supplies, anime and cosplay related items, souvenirs, chocolates, makeup, skincare essentials and the list goes on and on.
3. Walk around the Electronic Town This is the main reason why people flock to Akiba. It's the best place to shop for everything technology related stuffs. I highly recommend you to visit Yodobashi Camera. It's the place to go if you fancy cameras and its accessories, computers, video games and consoles and so much more. Also, do check out the allies at the back of the main street because you can really find some good bargains that are so ridiculously cheap.
4. Drop by Gundam Cafe / AKB 48 Cafe and Shops
Basically they are located right next to each other so I pair them as one. It's all up to your preference. These themed-cafes are always a good experience and once in a lifetime chance to try and enjoy. Going inside is like an instant escape from the busy street and being transported to this place where everything looks fancy and well-coordinated. It feels like a fantasy becoming a reality right in front of your eyes.
5. Let's go to Mandarake
The building actually has 8 floors that you can explore. You can find everything about anime, manga comics, entertainment idols and all those stuffs. Plus, this place offers hard to find items also. It is absolutely an OTAKU HEAVEN.
6. Play Gachapon
It's literally a capsule station that offers many kinds of goodies. You can pay as low as 100 yen and choose many designs and varieties actually. They have about 500 unique machines that you can try out and bring home with you as a souvenir. :) To be in Japan means to try Gachapon.
You can also click the link here. My hubby tried one in Odaiba to get that Gundam front collectible.
Once again, Japanese people know how to play cool and cute. They have so many cool unique thing that you can try. They have the famous purikura which is a picture booth, electro dance machines and so much more. Being in an arcade is actually a good experience already.
Well, that's a wrap for me. Thank you Akiba because you know how to entertain people with your unique culture and entertainment. This place right here in Tokyo is definitely worth the visit. :)
See you next time friends! Be happy always and dare to dream big. ---Belle
Good day guys! I have here another food recommendation if ever you'll be in Japan. This is perfect if you're on the go and also if you want to try something new aside from Japanese foods of course. What I mean is the Star Kebab we randomly found in the streets of Akihabara.
My Random Food Diary
5 Reasons to Try this
They serve authentic KEBAB sandwiches.
The servings of their foods is quite big and filling.
There are many variations that you can try from. They have many different ingredients like chicken, beef, tomato, potato, hot sauce and the like for your own preference for kebab.
The location is pretty accessible.
The price is really affordable.
More information about this place
*Address: 3-10-7 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku , Tokyo
*How to get there: It's a 5-minute walk from Akiharaba station on JR Yamanote Line
*Price range: from 500 yen to 1200 yen ++
That concludes my short food trip. Do you also like kebab and sandwiches my friends? If yes, then this place is perfect for you. I'm pretty sure you'll love the foods there too. Anyhow, thanks for reading this entry. Till next time.
Hola! I have here another travel vlog. This time, I'll introduce the famous discount store found in Japan that's called Don Quijote. Sounds Spanish right? Actually this store is located in Japan. I've researched online that their best store is found in Akihabara so off we went to that place to discover its wonders and wide variety of items.
What's it about?
Basically Don Quijote is a big discount chain store that offers everything from electronics, makeup and skincare, snacks, travel items and the list goes on and on.
My Travel Vlog
Top 7 Reasons to Visit this Place
It's the best place to buy souvenirs. ( the famous Kitkat chocolates, Japanese themed items and some keychains)
It's the best place to see loads of ANIME and COSPLAY related goods.
It's the best place to get to know more about Japan and its interesting culture.
It's the best place to buy pharmacy related goods and skincare like lip balm, hand cream and etc.
The store offers a TAX FREE system. That means if your items are priced 5000 yen and more, foreigners can get a good discount. That's like shopping and getting some savings after.
It's a good place where everybody can enjoy from children to old and male and female alike.
It's the best place to get traditional stuffs like the wooden fan, yukata and the like.
Where is it located?
Don Quijote in Akihabara
4-3-3 Sotokanda Chiyoda-ku Tokyo, Japan 101-0021
TIP: This place can be so overwhelming I tell you. You have to plan ahead, list down the things you want to buy and never buy on impulse if possible. I suggest to navigate first the place, rememeber which places and floors you find them and return the next day. Shopping wisely always saves the day.
That's it for now. Thank you for sparing your time in reading this blog entry.
Good day lovely friends! I have here another travel vlog about Tokyo Tower. It's just a dream come true to finally be in that place. Let me introduce the famous Tokyo Tower.
What's it about?
It's one of the famous landmarks that you can find in Japan. The building stands about 333 meters high. The design is inspired by the Eiffel tower in Paris. :)
For more information about this places, kindly check this link.
Tokyo Tower 4 Chome- 2-8 Shibakoen Minato, Tokyo 105-001, Japan
**Unfortunately, we didn't have enough time to explore this place. That just means there's always a next time to visit and experience its beauty and activities for us. Thank you Tokyo Tower. Stay strong! That's it for now. Stay happy everyone.
Hello guys! Let me introduce here a good activity to try in Japan. It's the Gashapon experience which is the Capsule station in English. It's also known as Gasha or Gacha which basically sounds like its name that is the turning of the knob to drop the capsule from the machine.
During our visit in Diver City Tokyo, we did try one of the machines and it was a fun experience I must say. It just basically costs 300 YEN. That moment that you finally get to do it in real life just like the scene we've seen it on TV. Just sweet.
For any tourists and Gundam fan lovers, this should be the best place to be to get some good souvenirs. It's pretty affordable and memorable at the same time as well.
I have here a short clip remembering our Gashapon experience. Enjoy watching and have fun.
Hello guys! I have here another series of my travel vlog journey in Japan. This time I'll bring you along to Shibuya and discover what good things we can do in the area. Actually Shibuya is known as the shopping and entertainment area of Japan. In addition, it is the heart of fashion and culture of the young people so you can expect to see vibrant and colorful streets as you explore the area. Well, I have here my top 5 things to do and my travel vlog as well. Enjoy.
My Travel Vlog: A Day in Shibuya
My Top 5 Things to Do in Shibuya
1. Scramble Crossing
You can't miss this chance and join the fun. This is the most famous crossing where there is a massive intersection filled with people, colors, noise and everything nice. That adrenaline rush you feel every time you cross the street together with the locals and foreigners alike is pretty interesting. :)
2. Shibuya 109
This building has 10 floors if I'm not mistaken and offers over 100 boutiques packed in one place for ladies. Yes, you've heard it right. You can basically find everything there from clothing apparels, accessories, shoes and the like. The choices are limitless.
3. Hachiko Statue
Always say hi to Hachiko, the loyal dog who waited for its master every single day in front of the Shibuya Station even after the death of its owner. That's loyalty going the extra mile. That story always melts my heart.
4. Visit Yoyogi Park
This is a sweet escape to experience nature and tranquility all in one place. If you're lucky, you can catch some shows and performances from some unique people and experience culture right there and then. In addition, you can also proceed to Meiji Shrine and discover its rich heritage and get to know its culture deeper.
5. Tokyo Hands
This place is very impressive to me. Their list of stationery goods is massive and beautiful at the same time. They feel very good quality too. Why visit the place? There is always something new, fun and creative you find in every corner literally. It's a good place to find your motivation and let your creative juices flowing.
There you have it. :) Hope you find this helpful. See you in my next travel vlog series.
Good day everyone. I am back here to show a short clip of our Narita trip. I'd like to grab this chance to thank our host family for being so accommodating and fun. Belle and John truly had the most wonderful time there. We truly won't forget this experience with you guys. Anyhow, I'll randomly mention the highlights of our experience there.
Highlights of Our short Narita trip
National Museum of Japanese History
Ate grilled fish using the fireplace
First place to experience a Fireplace in the flesh
Narita-san Temple
Shisui Premium Outlet Shopping
Daiso shopping
Narita-san Temple
A random grocery store in Narita
Eating nabe the correct way
Learning Japanese tea ceremony
Ate nato and other Japanese foods for breakfast
Wow, that was pretty nice and worth remembering indeed. Here it is guys. I now present our travel vlog, Highlights of our Trip to Narita, Japan. Enjoy watching and have fun.
Good day! Welcome back to my blog. Today, I'll bring you with me as we go and explore Meiji Shrine. It's located in Shibuya and is a Shinto shrine that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperoro Meiji and his wife. It's also surrounded by the wide Yoyogi Park.
Now, I'll present this entry in two ways. First, I highlight our travel vlog and photo diary after.
Our Travel Vlog
Our Photo Diary
The first tall wooden torri gate
At the back, you can see storage rack of sake barrels that were donated to the shrine
You can also see another storage rack of wine barrels. They are just across each other.
This is the second giant torri gate at the back of us.
The main hall of the shrine
More details about this place * Going to the main hall - FREE * Going to the Inner Garden and Treasure House - 500 YEN * Always OPEN * Address : 1-1 Yoyohi Kamizono-sho Shibuya , Tokyo 151-8557, Japan * WEBSITE : http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3002.html
That's it for now. Hope you find it helpful. As always, be happy and do what your love. ---Belle
