Japan Trip

Shibuya crossing.

Finally, I've set both feet on the land of the rising sun in my life. One more to cross off from the lists. The six days I've spent in Japan was unforgettable and it was an experience that I never have in the past. The story goes on.

In front of Shinagawa station.

Thank god, we did some researches before booking a hotel in Tokyo. Reached Shinagawa by train and bought some food in the station convenient store. It was dark and we have no idea where the hotel was, the cashier in the convenient store showed us map, then finding ourselves standing at the opposite of the Prince Hotel.

Shinagawa station.

I'd suggest this hotel to those who wants to go to Tokyo. It takes maximum 3 minutes walk from our hotel to the main train station to all access of tens of different train and subway lines. The rates was not high (depends on season), despite a simple hotel in Tokyo for a night stay costs at least RM500. The staffs was very helpful, speak sufficient English, providing a lot of information of tours and attractions. Okay, the hotel owner must pay me commission.

Breakfast.

Harajuku park.

I think this is the park where people come for picnic during spring blossoms and watch fireworks during the summer. It was a very pleasant day when sun warms up the cold winter earth.

Hachiko statue.

Shopaholics' paradise.

Japanese people are rich. Almost everyone I see on the street in Tokyo own at least one branded goods. Even students have their men long LV wallet sticking out of their back pockets. Also not worrying about getting robbed or dropping your stuffs. People will eventually run up and return it back to the owner.

Meiji-Jingu mae station

Speaking of manners, everyone from all over the world should learn from the Japanese. I remember accidentally tapping this Japanese woman's shoulder with a map I was holding in hand, thought it was my mum. I apologized and walked off feeling embarrassed. Then, something I have never expected. She approached me quickly saying something in Japanese indicating I was forgiven.

H&M in Shinjuku.

Automated ticket vending machines.

Taking trains in Tokyo isn't as complicating as you imagine. All you need was a little knowledge of Chinese (if you're from Malaysia or Singapore), knows how to read hiragana, you'll definitely get there. The tracks name are also in bilingual. No problem at all once you get the hang of it.

Headin back to hotel