Remembering our previous lives in Shizuoka
Our recent travels (to Izu and the safari park) brought back memories of our first trip to Shizuoka, and we were both reminiscing with certain amusement how different…
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Ninja Akasaka Restaurant
Our recent overseas visitors requested a visit to a theme restaurant and we decided on Ninja Akasaka, a ninja-themed restaurant located in Akasaka, Tokyo. Unlike all the other theme…
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Hiking at Mount Takao, Tokyo 高尾山
When Fu’s aunt visited recently, we went hiking at Mount Takao, which is located on the far west of Tokyo. Previously when Fu and I visited Mount Takao,…
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Day Trip to Izu Peninsula 伊豆半島
Fu’s colleague was visiting from USA and since it was her last weekend, we asked her if she’d like to drive somewhere. We suggested flowers (it’s hydrangea season now!)…
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What to Eat in Gunma: Okkirikomi
Whenever I visit a prefecture, I always make it a point to taste their local specialities. I want to try all the delicious food all around Japan, in the…
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Gunma Safari Park
Fu’s aunt and cousin visited recently, and they love zoos, so we decided to bring them to a different kind of zoo… a safari park! Fu and I visited…
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J.S. Pancake Cafe
On our neighbourhood exploration of Jiyugaoka, we randomly came across this cafe and the menu and cafe was so good looking it convinced us to stop there for tea. For…
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