The Shibuya Crossing is a must see when in Tokyo. It is also known as the Shibuya Pedestrian Scramble. When the pedestrian light ticks, there are hundreds of people crossing the streets at once in all directions. You can join in on this experience by being a pedestrian yourself. And it’ll give you an unspeakable […]
Between Shibuya and Harajuku, there is an alley that connects the two, very popularly known as the “Cat Alley” or “Shibuya Cat Street.” It’s a great walk from Shibuya to Harajuku. You will be surrounded by endless shops. How to get there: Get off at Meijijingumae Station Walk 5 mins (go toward station ticket […]
One of the best ways to explore Tokyo is through walking its streets. Harajuku is known for its youth culture and fashion. If you are there on a weekend, you’ll get to see Cosplayers gather at the bridge nearby. We went on a Sunday, so the streets were filled with people and with great energy. […]
Before traveling to Japan, you may consider researching a bit about WiFi rentals. You can rent a pocket wifi at a Japanese travel agency for 25 USD/day. You can also rent it at NRT airport, at a very comparable price I assume. These can be great options, but very expensive ones. However, having a pocket […]
Another great spot for cherry blossom viewing is the Aoyama Cemetery. From Ueno Park, you can take a 30 minutes walk to the Aoyama Cemetery. Along the way, you’ll be able to explore Meiji Jingu Gaien. This is where the Olympic Stadium will be constructed for the Olympics 2020. At the Aoyama Cemetery, you can […]
Spring may be the most beautiful season to visit Japan. During end of March to the rest of April, you’ll get to see cherry & peach blossoms all over Japan. The country gets so crowded with tourists, booking hotel/AirBnB early for your visit is necessary. Ueno Park holds one of the biggest cherry blossom festival […]
After Voodoo Doughnuts .. was more doughnuts! We stopped at Pip’s Original Doughnuts for dessert. Pip’s doughnuts are different from your typical doughnuts. They are these mini light but not airy tasting doughnuts with different toppings. They offer a variety of toppings: Nutella & Sea Salt, Cinnamon & Sugar, Raw Honey & Sea Salt, Blueberry […]
We started the day with doughnuts for breakfast. Of course at the infamous Voodoo Doughnut! They make their doughnuts with a concoction of magic and sugar. Being chocolate lovers, we ordered a Portland Cream doughnut, an Old Dirty Bastard doughnut, and the Chuckle doughnut. They were fresh and not oily. However, they were a tad […]
After our hike at Mirror Lake, we were starving. Once we made it back to the city, our choice for dinner was at Tarad Thai Market. What a gem it is! They serve authentic Thai food in a beautifully decorated comfy restaurant. For appetizer, we ordered the house special pork bun and “muu yang” grilled […]
From the center of Portland, we took a 2-hour drive to the Mirror Lake trailhead. The trailhead is accessible directly from Highway 26. My friend has recommended that we park at the side of the highway since everyone else does it. However, when we went, no one was parked there. This may be because it […]