Living in Tokyo allows me to explore areas that tourists may not have the time to leisurely do so, like Sugamo or Koenji. Hopefully this will in turn entice you to take a different route when you’re travelling around Tokyo to see things that are off-the-beaten-path. This time, I visited a neighbourhood that’s easily walkable from Ueno, however still tucked away enough from all the hustle bustle of the busy city: Yanaka. How can I describe Yanaka? …
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{Japan Winter} Akihabara, Tokyo: Anime & otaku paradise
If you’re an anime lover, if you love technology and are a bit obsessed with some idol groups, then I’d suggest Akihabara is the place you have to visit in Tokyo, Japan. We spent the whole afternoon there and could’ve done more (if not for our tired feet). We started our journey from Tokyo Station, as we were staying nearby (about 10 minutes walk). We saw a woman wearing traditional kimono (or is this still a …
{Japan 2012} Day 8: Tokyo – Ikebukuro
I love exploring one place at a time, one suburb a day. It gives you time to really immerse yourself with the culture and the people and the things that are around that area. Last year, we decided to go to Japan for our honeymoon and spent about 10 days there. We spent most of it in Tokyo, as we really do want to just explore the city that we’ve always been wanting to go …