There's a quote saying that we will never be the same person again after have seen the sun shining at the other side of the world.
Maybe it doesn't apply to all, but for me, it's a Yes!
Traveling has always been a good remedy, and the most looking forward event within a year. Through traveling, I learn about culture as well as being able to taste varieties of culinary and enjoy the magnificence of the country's scenic and iconic destinations at the same time. During this time too, I often realize how splendid and magical this world really is, and how small we are as one of the gazillions creatures in the world.
Lucky me, this year I got a chance to visit Japan. Been hearing a lot about the magnificence of Japan from my friends and cousins. They brag that Japan is a very beautiful yet clean country, offering a whole lot varieties of delicious meals and uber cute stuffs. Their sushis are simply the best, which is one of my favorite foods. After witnessing with my own eyes and senses, I got nothing to complaint. Not a single one. Japan is just awesome! *thumbs up*
A few days upon my departure date, I already browsed a lot about the places I'm gonna visiting in my itinerary lists and soon feeling excited and being imaginative about what I am gonna do as soon as I arrived in Japan.
As soon as we arrived in Tokyo and done with our luggages, we got into a bus. And here we were introduced by the Indonesian tour leader, Ms.Arina to the bus driver, Mr.Mashimoto and a Japanese tour guide, Ms.Yukari, the one who lead us along the way in our Japan journey. Our first stop was 1.Tokyo Tower for the several photo shoots, then continued to 2.Asakusa Temple, which is Buddha and Shinto temples located in one place. Here we were explained about the purification water. There's a well at the entrance of the temple, and the water is called the purification water, used to purify visitors by following a few ritual steps. Firstly, we have to wash our left hand, continued with the right hand, then do a mouthwash before entering the temple.
After having a look inside the temple for about an hour, it was a time to gather again and this time, off we were for lunch. It was a Japanese buffet lunch at a restaurant near the temple. Afterward, we went to 3.Ginza, a crowded shopping promenade. I entered several shops. The first one I enter was The Shiseido Parlour, a grand cake boutique, full of eye catching little cakes, chocolates, baukumchen, and so many cute little snacks. It was heaven!
The second shop i enter was The Dalloyau, where I bought strawberry ice cream there. The taste was ordinary, and it was nothing special. With ice cream on hand, we done a little shopping to Mitsukoshi Department Store and some other shops until the time was up to gather in the bus again.
The journey continued to 4.Shinjuku area, which is told as a crowded area for Japanese youth, and since it was a saturday, the area was highly flocked by a lot of visitors. I tried Burger King's Samurai burger. It was just like the regular BK's beef burger, only with a hint of spicy curry taste. Tasted not bad at all. We had Sukiyaki for dinner just before we went to Le Daiba Hotel in Odaiba.
There was a big shopping mall at the back of the hotel, with the bridge view overlooking Golden Gate of San Francisco and The liberty of New York.
I took several pictures in front of the bridge then got inside the mall.
I remember I was feeling so happy and content on this day.
So much like a picture perfect about how a holiday was supposed to be. Life is good in Tokyo. 6 more days of stories to be told. Stay tune! :)
SP
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