Blogs from Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan, Asia - page 8

A really early start to the day to get the bus to Mount Fuji!! We were late for our bus but fortunately could get a slightly later one. Took around 2 hours to get there, and when we did arrive the options were too vast so i thought it was wise to ponder over some 'Ramen'!! Huge casserole, and Laura some Yams. Exploration began with the Lake Kawaguchiko in front of Fuji where we could get some photos. What a really beautiful scenery!! There were multiple museums and a hot spa and other bits and bobs, but my main reason to visit was for the view!! Wow!! After a little look at some shops we had to get the bus home, and get ready to pack for the next leg; CHINA!! Really disapointed to leave Japan. ... read more

Today we decided to investigate the Imperial Palace, the weather was fantastic! Wandered around the grounds and saw some some samurai armour, ceremonial displays for the 20th anniversary of the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor (national holiday). We had a laze in the park in the middle in the sun before heading off for Tokyo Tower. Along the way we saw some absolutely huge spiders hanging from some trees, trying to get on my head. On arrival to TT we took some snaps and tube time to Roppongi. We found a retro little eatery called KOHMEN with tv's on the table with crazy Japanese music. We ate noodles with pork and Asahi beers. Had a look around Roppongi which was really vibrant and manic, saw the TT which was all lit up. Got the tube ... read more

Very early wake up 3:30am. Tokyo time. Coast shuttle took us to airport. First portion 2 and half hours to Vancouver, had a 3 hour wait until next flight. No too bad you would think but at the last minute our plane failed a safety check and we had to wait for a new one, had a $10 meal ticket, starving!! Had Chinese food and read, trying to stay occupied. When we eventually got on to the plane takeoff was delayed due to a Red Alert, ground staff sent away and flights halted for fear of being hit by lightning. Took off 20 mins later and flight was long but pretty smooth, although Laura was less than comfortable I could tell!! 2 nice meals and a few films later we arrived. Did the ott security at ... read more

Well it wasnt a bad sleep for my first time in a Capsule. Someone woke up at around 7am which was kind of annoying but other than that it was wicked. I actually got up around 930ish getting as much sleep as I could handle. I wasnt sure when check out was but i was pretty sure it was around 10. Got up and packed all my stuff up and charged my camera battery for my adventure. I didnt have an itenerary or anything but I had a bunch of ideas for what to do. The lady came up just after 10 and said time to check outttttt. Ha i dont think too many ppl were staying at the hotel that night so she had to busy herself somehow. After i packed up I put all ... read more

Hello, All! Well, I've just gotten back from Japan a couple of days ago. It was okay... Or... It was amazing! I had an awesome time with my friend, Mike. We didn't have a real schedule or anything - just general ideas of what we wanted to do and see. I think our priority list went something like this: 1. Eat amazing sushi 2. See REAL Tokyo (not just the touristy stuff) 3. Tokyo Motor Show 4. Tokyo Disneyland 5. Participate in real karaoke I feel pretty confident in saying we achieved all of those things with flying colors. Friday was our flight out of Seoul, so we managed to get to Incheon International in just enough time to check in. Luckily, we had no checked luggage, so we just went straight for the plane. When ... read more