The fact that I hail from the Philippines which is a tropical country is a valid reason why I looked forward to seeing or experiencing the snow. They said that it rarely snows in Tokyo. Hence, my friend and I planned of going to Nagano Prefecture which is just a Shinkansen away from Tokyo. We’reContinue reading “My First Snowfall”
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Rikugien Garden in Summer—What to See?
Nestled in the middle of the busy metropolitan of Tokyo is the Rikugien Garden. What to see? Landscapes, giant sturdy trees, tiny mushrooms, insects, paths, streams, a lake, turtles, carps or koi, bugs and the like. It seems like a mini jungle with an oasis of serenity right in the center of it. The landscapesContinue reading “Rikugien Garden in Summer—What to See?”
Ueno Zoo: Travel Information
My colleagues and I ventured on a day trip in Ueno during the first week of June. As a new resident in Japan, challenges like the means of transportation is the hardest nut to crack. So, how do we nailed the trip? Basic Travel Info: Means of Transportation: JR Yamanote Line Route: Ikebukuro~Ueno Stations: 9Continue reading “Ueno Zoo: Travel Information”