In December 2013, we travelled to Japan (for the second time) and spent about 9 days in Tokyo. This post marks the last bit of our Tokyo trip, awww… We checked out from our hotel at Kyobashi and travel to Nihonbashi Station (probably walkable, but meh!) to find a restaurant recommended by many for their omurice (omelette rice). The restaurant is called Taimeiken. It wasn’t difficult to find it if you have a map. We knew what …
Monthly Archives: August 2014
{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 Winter} Odaiba, Tokyo: Food theme parks & more at Aqua City & DECKS
Many J-dorama and movies have been filmed at Odaiba with Rainbow Bridge as the backdrop. Why? Cos it’s so pretty, especially at night! It was pretty the first time we visited Odaiba and it was pretty the second time around too. So what’s there to do at Odaiba once the sun is down? Plenty! We went to Aqua City to find ourselves a good meal and guess what we found? Gotouchi Men Matsuri (ご当地麺祭り), a …