G’day Folks! Hope this blog post finds you well. One of the most known districts of Tokyo is a place called ‘Akihabara’ or ‘Akiba’ for short, which a lot of people want to visit when they come, including myself. Akihabara is known for being the home of alternative Japanese culture, a centre for electronics, a …
Continue reading Akihabara Dreaming – What is a Maid Café Like?
Howdy all! One of the most interesting and even a little bit exciting things I did whilst in Tokyo this year was an ‘Early Morning Sumo Practice Tour’. I’ve never actually seen Sumo Wrestling live and I thought this would be something good to tick off the list when I visited Tokyo again, however there …
Continue reading How to Experience Sumo in Tokyo (when the Sumo is not on!)
The author shares photos from a rainy day in Akihabara, highlighting the unique atmosphere created by the weather. Despite the rain, they captured interesting shots, including one of Super Potato, a gaming store. The post concludes with well wishes for readers, encouraging them to enjoy the journey wherever they are.
The blog details a recent trip to Tokyo, highlighting its numerous attractions, particularly its temples. The Meiji Temple, Kanayama Jinja Shrine, Sogenji, Gotokuji, and Senso-ji are featured. Each offers unique experiences, from traditional rituals to fertility festivals, showcasing Japan's rich cultural heritage.
Howdy all! Time for some photos for you, taken via my Nikon DSLR in Tokyo earlier this year (April). Enjoy! Yasuda Gardens in Ryogoku Images from the Tokyo Skytree (and one of it!) Kites from the Kite Museum Takeshita Street, Harajuku Rockabilly Dancers Yoyogi Park Shibuya Scenes Ryogoku - District of Sumo Unko Museum The …
Howdy all! Time for a 'Tuneful Tuesday' as I call them. Today I thought I would share a couple of my favourite J-Pop songs with you. To be fair, I don't know a LOT about J-Pop or know a lot of songs but I thought I would share a couple that I really like! Koi …
G'day all. Well, after a series of Japanese vlogs from Tokyo and Fukuoka, it's time to leave and head to what is a brand new country for me - Korea! But no need to fly, Japan Rail run a high-speed ferry from Fukuoka to Busan across the Sea of Japan, so I thought I MUST …
Continue reading Ferry from Japan to Korea – Fukuoka to Busan on the JR Beetle
When I went to Japan a couple of months ago now I heard a lot of people talking about 'Team Labs' in Tokyo and recommending it. I couldn't squeeze it into my Tokyo itinerary, but when I visited Fukuoka on the southern island of Kyushu, I discovered there was another Team Labs there. So come …
Continue reading Discovering Team Labs Forest Fukuoka – Future of Interactive Attractions?
G'day all. Japan has it all! The crazy lights of Tokyo, the Geishas of Kyoto, history, electronics and of course, Maid Cafes. It also has ancient capitals such as Dazaifu which was once the capital of the island of Kyushu, and today it's beautifully preserved with some very special temples and a museum that lives …
Continue reading ANCIENT CAPITAL OF KYUSHU – Dazaifu! The REAL Japan!
Folks, whilst in the sunny southern city of Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan I was in the shopping mall 'Canal City' when I passed a big store full of photo booths, also known as 'Purikura' in Japan. Well, how could I not give it a go, right? Check out how it's done and what the end result …
Continue reading Purikura – The Japanese Photo Booth Craze – Make Andy Beautiful!
A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget
exposing the inner-world of my brain
My second blog page
Put pictures on your travel dreams
The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.
inspiring journeys and friendly advice
A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget
exposing the inner-world of my brain
My second blog page
Put pictures on your travel dreams
The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.
inspiring journeys and friendly advice
