That Japan, I love.
Finally, I've a chance to breathe, sit down and do some blogging. What a week! I'm still left with a couple of assignments and a report undone. Anyway, touched down on late thursday night. I really dread to come home. I've never felt so attached to a place before. Although I spent most of my time at work, still, I've got spent some quality time visit some places in Tokyo. A regret wasn't able to meet up with Katsu-san for dinner. Hopefully, I'll get a chance to see him again real soon.
This is gonna be a long entry with 50 photos ready for your viewing pleasure.
That day before I left... Room in an utter mess, rushing to complete assignments. Madness! Goodness!
Lounge for Club ANA and Star Gold Alliance
I'm proud to be part of them.
Business Class Lounge
Nothing worth woo-haa-ing about.
Flight ready for boarding. If you were to head to Japan, flying back from Narita, or flying with any Japanese carrier, take a look outside your window the very next time during push back. Only Japanese engineers will wave or bow before the plane taxi-off. A great start for the day.
Business Class Lounge
Nothing worth woo-haa-ing about.
Flight ready for boarding. If you were to head to Japan, flying back from Narita, or flying with any Japanese carrier, take a look outside your window the very next time during push back. Only Japanese engineers will wave or bow before the plane taxi-off. A great start for the day.
For ANA homestay Engineers
Yes. I flew on Business Class. It was definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
You get all the attention in the world.
Personalized service, huge leg room, chair recline and comfortable.
I watched Jumper on board. Definitely lose out to SQ in terms of IFE.
The Japanese Meal: Starters
The Main Dish
The Desserts
Light snacks prior before landing. Haagen Dazs Ice-cream.
That blue blue sky!
Disembark! Ready for Japan!
At Narita Airport. Yes! My $300 tailor made suit ready for business!
That Shinagawa Prince Hotel. Lovely place. Direct Limousine service from Airport. Please consider.
The shock of my life. Room is hell small! That myth of small Japanese room is true!
The bathtub. Something interesting to share here! I forgot to snap the toilet bowl. The toilet bowl is actually warm 24hrs. When I woke up early in the morning for business, its damn comfy to sit on the toilet bowl. I haven't got a chance to tell you how amazing that is.
Ginza - That high-end shopping area. To my disappointment, I'm too late for my Burberry Black Label! All this shops closes at 8p.m. SHARP! Awww, my wallet!
Had our dinner at this Japanese Italian Restaurant. They said Italian Japanese is a must try here! Had Seafood Risotti which was great. Yummy!
That mini-Japanese train ticket!
That Japanese train cabin. JR Yamanote train that links up all the major landmarks here in Tokyo. By the way, it's true! They stick their faces to the train cabin door during peak hours while commuting to work. Singapore? We're on the verge of doing so.
Every station have their own unique melody to alert the passengers to alight. Only for JR line!
Breakfast at hotel: Hapuna
My typical American breakfast. As much as I love the Japanese culture and people, I'm so not use to eating rice with pickles in the morning. I had this for 3 morning. See that Cherry tomatoes? Its a must have for me! Damn sweet!
The ANA Flight Crew Training Centre. My training was conducted here for 2 and half days.
Anamori-Inari. Don't you just love these shops and houses? Its sooo Japanese.
Colleagues from Asia-region.
Left to right: Tristan (SIN) Sharon (KUL) Mimi (TPE) Meihua (Guangzhou)
Iris (TPE) Zoe (HKG)
That traditional Japanese Restaurant. Remove your shoes, ready for dinner!
Itadakimasu!
Oh, Beer is a must have there! Everyone loves beer!
Right to Left (Back): Vincent (Brussel) Prajakti (Mumbai) - She speaks fluent Japanese! Gasp! Sharon (KL) Mimi (TPE) Meihua (Guangzhou) Zoe (HKG) Iris (TPE)
Row 2: Arianne (Paris) Elaine (Singapore Shepard System Trainer) Herbert (SIN) Tristan (SIN) KIM (Seoul) Akiba (Frankfurt)
Left: Tomoko (London) Toba (London) Marilou (Guam) Fukunaga (Assistant) ??? (Vietnam)
Nice dinner. Nice Conversation. That tofu is damn delicious!
That's me with Arianne from Paris. She loves my french accent when I tried to re-cap what I've learned 5 years ago. Lovely lady.
Tomoko-san, she's so soft-spoken and nice.
Mr cutie Toba-san. Love chatting with him. Coz' he've been staying in London for 5 years, he have this thick british accent!
Daimon on the 3rd day. On our way to Tokyo Tower.
That Temple which I forgot its name.
That Tokyo View right from the top! Breath-taking!
Underneath it all!
Shibuya - Bustling area! I believe its only 1/2 hippy compared to Harajuku which I didnt get a chance to visit. The scramble traffic!
Ready! Go!
Pork Burger! Bai-chan said its a must try. Yes! It was nice!
Woke up early, dragging my lugguge with a heavy heart! God! I seriously miss this place!
Akiba-san from Frankfurt office. She's bubbly and chatty and encouraged me to do well in my Japanese Language! Anyway, helping her to do some research on our local hotel. She's planning to come to Singapore this June with her boyfriend. Hopefully will get a chance to see her and bring her around.
The MarketMaster Class! Gonna miss everyone!
Byebye Tokyo. A final glimpse before sunset on board!
Yes. I flew on Business Class. It was definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
You get all the attention in the world.
Personalized service, huge leg room, chair recline and comfortable.
I watched Jumper on board. Definitely lose out to SQ in terms of IFE.
The Japanese Meal: Starters
The Main Dish
The Desserts
Light snacks prior before landing. Haagen Dazs Ice-cream.
That blue blue sky!
Disembark! Ready for Japan!
At Narita Airport. Yes! My $300 tailor made suit ready for business!
That Shinagawa Prince Hotel. Lovely place. Direct Limousine service from Airport. Please consider.
The shock of my life. Room is hell small! That myth of small Japanese room is true!
The bathtub. Something interesting to share here! I forgot to snap the toilet bowl. The toilet bowl is actually warm 24hrs. When I woke up early in the morning for business, its damn comfy to sit on the toilet bowl. I haven't got a chance to tell you how amazing that is.
Ginza - That high-end shopping area. To my disappointment, I'm too late for my Burberry Black Label! All this shops closes at 8p.m. SHARP! Awww, my wallet!
Had our dinner at this Japanese Italian Restaurant. They said Italian Japanese is a must try here! Had Seafood Risotti which was great. Yummy!
That mini-Japanese train ticket!
That Japanese train cabin. JR Yamanote train that links up all the major landmarks here in Tokyo. By the way, it's true! They stick their faces to the train cabin door during peak hours while commuting to work. Singapore? We're on the verge of doing so.
Every station have their own unique melody to alert the passengers to alight. Only for JR line!
Breakfast at hotel: Hapuna
My typical American breakfast. As much as I love the Japanese culture and people, I'm so not use to eating rice with pickles in the morning. I had this for 3 morning. See that Cherry tomatoes? Its a must have for me! Damn sweet!
The ANA Flight Crew Training Centre. My training was conducted here for 2 and half days.
Anamori-Inari. Don't you just love these shops and houses? Its sooo Japanese.
Colleagues from Asia-region.
Left to right: Tristan (SIN) Sharon (KUL) Mimi (TPE) Meihua (Guangzhou)
Iris (TPE) Zoe (HKG)
That traditional Japanese Restaurant. Remove your shoes, ready for dinner!
Itadakimasu!
Oh, Beer is a must have there! Everyone loves beer!
Right to Left (Back): Vincent (Brussel) Prajakti (Mumbai) - She speaks fluent Japanese! Gasp! Sharon (KL) Mimi (TPE) Meihua (Guangzhou) Zoe (HKG) Iris (TPE)
Row 2: Arianne (Paris) Elaine (Singapore Shepard System Trainer) Herbert (SIN) Tristan (SIN) KIM (Seoul) Akiba (Frankfurt)
Left: Tomoko (London) Toba (London) Marilou (Guam) Fukunaga (Assistant) ??? (Vietnam)
Nice dinner. Nice Conversation. That tofu is damn delicious!
That's me with Arianne from Paris. She loves my french accent when I tried to re-cap what I've learned 5 years ago. Lovely lady.
Tomoko-san, she's so soft-spoken and nice.
Mr cutie Toba-san. Love chatting with him. Coz' he've been staying in London for 5 years, he have this thick british accent!
Daimon on the 3rd day. On our way to Tokyo Tower.
That Temple which I forgot its name.
That Tokyo View right from the top! Breath-taking!
Underneath it all!
Shibuya - Bustling area! I believe its only 1/2 hippy compared to Harajuku which I didnt get a chance to visit. The scramble traffic!
Ready! Go!
Pork Burger! Bai-chan said its a must try. Yes! It was nice!
Woke up early, dragging my lugguge with a heavy heart! God! I seriously miss this place!
Akiba-san from Frankfurt office. She's bubbly and chatty and encouraged me to do well in my Japanese Language! Anyway, helping her to do some research on our local hotel. She's planning to come to Singapore this June with her boyfriend. Hopefully will get a chance to see her and bring her around.
The MarketMaster Class! Gonna miss everyone!
Byebye Tokyo. A final glimpse before sunset on board!
To all the wonderful people whom I've met, crosspath with, take care wherever you are! Tristan-san gonna miss all you guys! I'll see you guys real soon!
