SHIKIMIKIE: Travel in Japan
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    Showing posts with label Travel in Japan. Show all posts

    Saturday 2 July 2016

    Let it Rain, July :)

    July 02, 2016 1
    Let it Rain, July :)






    I kind of don't want the rain. But you know, there's nothing we can do. So I say, let's just take pictures and get it over with. Also, at some point, someone's been waiting for this moment so let's not spoil it for them. 







    Nakayama Station




    Drunk People on board







    I kind of like the weather because it's not too hot. And I like the sound. But I don't like that it's wet. Gracious goodness. Anyways. I may have said that a million times already. 







    violet colored flower 




    Gloomy Sagamihara





    It's the rainy season and it's not fun to be outside but yeah let's make the most out of it anyways. Stay dry. Also, it's July. Who saw this coming? Ciao! 

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    Thursday 14 May 2015

    Robbers on the Loose?

    May 14, 2015 2
    Robbers on the Loose?






    Recently, we've been robbed. Not me actually. Dad. His peso and dollar bills were stolen when he went out to ran some errands. How likely. I bet these guys (or guy) knew dad arrived because for so long, the house was shut with multiple screens and stuff and so when he arrived, he opened everything leaving only the windows exposed. Am I making sense here? Yeah. Dad said he noticed the windows broken so he immediately searched for "what's missing" and found out that the money was gone. Too bad. We reckon that the culprit/s is/are foreigners. We're judgmental, I know. But I mean, it could be anyone, really. But you know. 





    Whenever I get asked about how Japan is like, I would always say, it's safe. Then I tell them stories like how we can actually leave the door unlocked at night and stuff. But you know, apparently that was only applicable 10 years ago. Now this kind of things can happen. One time an auntie's bicycle seat was stolen and the bicycle itself was found approximately 500 meters away from where it was parked. Then not so long after that, the bicycle went missing and then it was found approximately 3 kilometers away from where it was parked. Insane!! Rude! Also, the same auntie was shopping in a supermarket and after she checked out, placed her stuff in her bicycle's basket thing, she realized she forgot something so she quickly went back in the super leaving her stuff behind and when she came out, voila! Gone. 





    Well Japan might still be safer than other countries and I'm still thankful that I live here but it's definitely not as safe as it was before. Bad things do happen now. Sad. I mean, I hope these kind of things would stop and may we all just leave in peace. 





    Anyways speaking of broken glasses, I realized I haven't broken an iPhone screen yet. Next to my sisters (and cousin), I'm probably the most burara person that I know so with that status, ideally I should have broken 2/4 of my iPhone screens but no. It turns out I'm not really burara hahaha take that mom. Totally irrelevant. 





    With that being said, always take care! Wherever you may be.

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    Monday 16 February 2015

    Taking Over Harajuku/Shibuya. 2.9.15

    February 16, 2015 1
    Taking Over Harajuku/Shibuya. 2.9.15








    To be honest, this is like already one of the cutest stuff I've seen in Harajuku. I also didn't see much "gyaru". I've seen probably 6 of them. Sad. 












    There are quite a lot of stores in this place and if you just want to spend your money buying stuff, you'll enjoy your time here for sure. 







    First crepe store I've seen







    Going to Takeshita street





    It's actually quite near Harajuku Station so you'll never go amiss. 









    Takeshita Street





    Just this street alone will feed you cute stuff! And your stomach too. 










    Takeshita street is actually kind of small but really full of cute finds. Like, shops after shops. Candy shops, dress shops, restaurants, like, not a single space wasted. And I like that they're all Indie-ish and cute. 







    Crepes! 





    Being totally bias, I bought my crepe at Marion Crepes. No idea which one to choose so I chose the one with the longest line. I think the one I got was called Banana Cheesecake or something. It was kind of cold that day so I didn't order the one with the ice cream version whichI bet would be awesome in summer.







    Crepes display





    Very curious what veggie crepe tastes like. Should I? Should I? 







    Angels Heart Crepe







    Santa Monica crepes 





    I don't know what is it about Harajuku but there were lots of crepe shops. I'm not complaining. LOL. I think they have like at least 3 Santa Monica crepe store in the area so I'm looking forward to trying some from that shop. 










    Harajuku is not only a place for cute stuff but oh my gosh also a place for high end stuff. Chanel, D&G, Dior, and a lot more side by side and I was like, okay, going the other way now. LOL. 







    Harajuku Station







    Selfie 





    Not that these selfies have anything to do with Harajuku. Like, it's difficult traveling alone I feel like. Kind of hard taking pictures of yourself with the stuff that matters. My face matters. Hahaha










    It's kind of a vintage looking station and I'm actually really into it. It's not as fancy as Tokyo Station though. I think. 







    People crossing the street







    Harajuku H&M and Forever 21







    Lotteria





    After a very long walk, I had this and went to Shibuya. At this point, my feet is really aching because of wrong decisions. Hahaha damn you heels! 







    Touchdown Shibuya







    Shibuya lights










    If it weren't for my aching feet, I would have stayed longer in Shibuya. It's so pretty there!! Like, lights everywhere and stuff. 







    Hachiko statue





    I miss my dog Shiki. To my disappointment though, didn't take a selfie with it and it's underrated. Like not much people cared about it there, I feel. Lots took pictures though and boom, done.







    Pretty!!! 





    Will definitely be back!! It's so festive. Me likey. 


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    Sunday 9 November 2014

    Tokyo Disneyland 2014

    November 09, 2014 0
    Tokyo Disneyland 2014






    It's been a while since I visited and place and even though it was quite a short trip, I think we need were able to maximize the day and was able to do what we have to do so yay!










    They do have quite a lot of signage of Tokyo Disneyland so it's really tourist friendly. 










    I still think I did a better picture of my mom in the same signage though. 










    This I remember from before. I don't know if it's just me but even though how much they change the theme, it still kind of look the same. Is it just me?? 










    I have a picture from this but I still think I took a better picture LOL. Maybe my mom is just a better subject. 










    So when we entered Disneyland, I was overwhelmed because heck it was so crowded. I was like, how can we go thru all the rides with all these people interfering with our success? Then I already accepted that it won't be an easy day for us and we have to queue to all the rides. 










    Selfie. My mom was like, selfie selfie!! And then you know, I don't really get why it's called a selfie even if there's two of you in a picture. Maybe because it indicates that you take the picture yourself. IDK.  










    I think this is the only picture we have that's not a selfie. Tip 1: Disneyland crews are allowed to take pictures so I say you grab the chance to! 










    Love love love the flowers in Disneyland. When I saw it, I literally looked like I came for the flowers hahaha. 










    Mickey flowers in different colors. 










    Adventureland! I think this is the part of Disney that we were really able to explore. 














    I had some tiramisu stuff which I really enjoyed because you know, we were in a line and got really nothing to do. My moms' below and I think she enjoyed hers as well. Probably not as much though. 












    The queue for our first attraction was like 90 minutes!! Can you just imagine that. Like, whut? 










    The first attraction we queud for was Jungle Cruise which apparently is new but I swear I have seen this already since like 2008. Or was it another Disneyland that we visited?? 










    Jungle cruise was not so impressive and it took us longer to queue than to actually ride the thing and another disappointment was that IT'S A SMALL WORLD WAS CLOSED. Gah! 










    I don't know but I think it was my first time eating turkey leg or maybe not. I don't know really but it really taste familiar so it's probably not my first time. My mom actually held the turkey leg for the camera and I actually ate two which made me really want to puke but still I was able to finish it like a boss. 










    Just when I thought we totally missed any parade for the noon, they announced it like before I bought the turkey leg and voila!! Made it!! 











    My favorite but not favorite ride!! I just like it because I like the idea of Peter Pan but then the ride itself really made me dizzy. Also, just when I thought that I haven't rode this yet, it actually looked so familiar.













    Disney at night looks really magical. I mean, with all the lights on and stuff. 












    See, I really take good pictures. LOL. 










    Oh can I just say that we actually didn't have proper meal whilst we were at Disney but this one is like in front of the Mad Hatter in front of the Queen of Hearts restaurant or something. It was beautiful with all the red flowers. 











    Then yet again because of the long queue of some ride we were lining up for, we didn't get to watch the storytelling something program in front of Sleeping Beauty's castle.

















    During the story telling, there were so many fireworks fillers and I struggled to get photos of it. 













    They were pretty!! 










    Mom took a photo of me with all that Jack-O-Lanterns and I was not a bit interested and took a photo of us with the castle and mom was like, baby it's dark outside. Hahaha 

















    Then we went inside The Haunted Mansion despite waiting time being 130 minutes. But actually, it only took us about 45 or so minutes to actually go in. 












    Oh then!! Can I just say that we waited for like 90 minutes to get in the jet star thing because I think it broke for some reason and I was actually able to sleep while waiting and yeah we got really dizzy so mom bought ice creams to make up for it. Winner!! I feel sorry for putting my mom in to that situation though.












    Then to the Electrical Parade! I'll make sure I'll bring my eyeglasses next time because although I can see the lights and all, I can't see the faces of the characters which is bummer because I've been dying to see Peter Pan but you know, I saw his shadow. Pretty close!!











    Though very simple, I really liked Snow White's float.










    The BAE!! Like, living and dying for it! 










    Toy Story!










    I think Cinderellas' float was the most enchanting. Like, the lights on her dress are changing colors and all that. 













    It was a fun trip!! I wish I could stay longer and ride all the rides we were not able to ride. But then if you came in at 11AM, you can't really complain that much. Yay though. 



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