Homeeee.
Home for a week already. Life's back to the usual - school and work. Anyway, I've over 500 pics for the trip and I'm just gonna do a selective uploading. For more pictures, please view from my Facebook or Friendster account.
This trip, a fair share of experiencing the incredible and some were for the very first time in my life. Like horse-riding experience, attending sushi-making class, trying Onsen and of course, that very Saturday morning, travelling from Yokohama to Tokyo city, all by myself.
Onsen - I've always wanted to try, but of course, when I'm there, I did hesitate. Those that you've watched on Japan hours, with a towel covering their body doesn't exist in Japan. I've never bathe with my dad before, let alone doing communal bath with 20 to 30 men - all walking around naked. But blend into their culture, that's their way of life and how they were brought up since young. So do away with all the shy-thoughts, it can be pretty relaxing and enjoyable.
This trip, a fair share of experiencing the incredible and some were for the very first time in my life. Like horse-riding experience, attending sushi-making class, trying Onsen and of course, that very Saturday morning, travelling from Yokohama to Tokyo city, all by myself.
Onsen - I've always wanted to try, but of course, when I'm there, I did hesitate. Those that you've watched on Japan hours, with a towel covering their body doesn't exist in Japan. I've never bathe with my dad before, let alone doing communal bath with 20 to 30 men - all walking around naked. But blend into their culture, that's their way of life and how they were brought up since young. So do away with all the shy-thoughts, it can be pretty relaxing and enjoyable.
The sky was really clear 15minutes prior approaching Tokyo Narita Airport. I saw Fuji-san (Mount Fuji)
A close-up on Fuji-san
Arrived in Tokyo in the evening. Since my hotel were just sitted next to Tokyo Tower, I decided to capture some night shots.
People from all walks of life.
Autumn is here. Northen Horse Park
Horse riding experience.
Japanese school girls
Maple Tree
Otaru Musical Box Mueseum.
With the strong wind blowing, my hair was terrible. haaha.
The famous sushi shop
Sushi-chef wannabe
My product, edible and presentable.
Beautiful Otaru Canal
Bakudanyaki - The gigantic octopus ball.
Hoheikyo dam.
Soba Meal
They call it the "Youngster" table.
Justin - Australia - Looking forward to his writeup on Travel Weekly in Jan 09 / Boby - Indonesia - Director of Chan Brothers / Nick - UK - Speaks amazing Japanese after staying in Japan for 8 years/ Tristan - Singapore - Just a small "fry"/ Cecilia - Hong Kong - Managing Director of CX Holiday / Yilinh - France - A vietnamese who live in France for 20 years.
Ishiya Chocolate Factory
The Red-brick Government House - It was really cold
Ainu Museum
Its used to smoke Salmon. And now, its smoke "human"
I'm really looking forward to this meal and seriously miss it to date. Its Kaminabe - Japanese Hot pot! (everytime I mention this, I seriously feel like laughing, coz it sure sounds vulgar to Singaporean)
That SGD200 alaska crab on the house. A crabby meal and tasted heavenly.
The aftermath of hungry people.
Michevious act at Noboribetsu Hell Valley
My favourite pic of all time. On top of Mount Usu looking at Lake Toya
Ahhh! Fantastic shot isn't it. Who else but me?
Windsor Hotel - the venue where G8 summit was held earlier this year. Inspected the hotel of some of the luxurious suite by the Presidents from various nations.
We had a cruise ride out to Lake Toya that night for some fireworks display
With Cecilia before she left for Hong Kong. She's really charismatic and fun loving.
Of course, summon vast amount of experiences and knowledge after staying in UK and Canada for a few years. That's what I want yearn to be - building experiences in different countries. Well, that's something for me to look into.
My 3 nights stay at Intercontinetal The Grand - Yokohama. The scenic is sure beautiful from my room.
Reception dinner.
My product, edible and presentable.
Beautiful Otaru Canal
Bakudanyaki - The gigantic octopus ball.
Hoheikyo dam.
Soba Meal
They call it the "Youngster" table.
Justin - Australia - Looking forward to his writeup on Travel Weekly in Jan 09 / Boby - Indonesia - Director of Chan Brothers / Nick - UK - Speaks amazing Japanese after staying in Japan for 8 years/ Tristan - Singapore - Just a small "fry"/ Cecilia - Hong Kong - Managing Director of CX Holiday / Yilinh - France - A vietnamese who live in France for 20 years.
Ishiya Chocolate Factory
The Red-brick Government House - It was really cold
Ainu Museum
Its used to smoke Salmon. And now, its smoke "human"
I'm really looking forward to this meal and seriously miss it to date. Its Kaminabe - Japanese Hot pot! (everytime I mention this, I seriously feel like laughing, coz it sure sounds vulgar to Singaporean)
That SGD200 alaska crab on the house. A crabby meal and tasted heavenly.
The aftermath of hungry people.
Michevious act at Noboribetsu Hell Valley
My favourite pic of all time. On top of Mount Usu looking at Lake Toya
Ahhh! Fantastic shot isn't it. Who else but me?
Windsor Hotel - the venue where G8 summit was held earlier this year. Inspected the hotel of some of the luxurious suite by the Presidents from various nations.
We had a cruise ride out to Lake Toya that night for some fireworks display
With Cecilia before she left for Hong Kong. She's really charismatic and fun loving.
Of course, summon vast amount of experiences and knowledge after staying in UK and Canada for a few years. That's what I want yearn to be - building experiences in different countries. Well, that's something for me to look into.
My 3 nights stay at Intercontinetal The Grand - Yokohama. The scenic is sure beautiful from my room.
Reception dinner.
Buyers and Sellers session
A closer look at Yokohama at night from Sky Garden. The building on the left with the curvy architecture is Intercontinental.
The tasty and salty ramen - Seriously my taste bud changed after the trip and took me 2 days adapt to mum and dad's cooking. I keep screaming "Why NOT salty?"
Nick brought me to a restaurant that sells Konomiyaki. Its flour with cabbage and your choice of ingredients. Really nice and filling. For your info, its available in Singapore at this Japanese restaurant in Grand Corpthorne.
Back to Singapore. My departure gate was right beside the much talked about A380.
A closer look at Yokohama at night from Sky Garden. The building on the left with the curvy architecture is Intercontinental.
The tasty and salty ramen - Seriously my taste bud changed after the trip and took me 2 days adapt to mum and dad's cooking. I keep screaming "Why NOT salty?"
Nick brought me to a restaurant that sells Konomiyaki. Its flour with cabbage and your choice of ingredients. Really nice and filling. For your info, its available in Singapore at this Japanese restaurant in Grand Corpthorne.
Back to Singapore. My departure gate was right beside the much talked about A380.
Sometimes I just wonder, what kind of job allows you to see the world while you're working other than becoming a cabin crew, or travel editor, or pilot? Cabin crew is sure an option, but it doesn't have much prospect in guy's perspective. Travel Editor? Less I can master the art of writing, else, forget about it. Pilot? - Yeah!! I think its fun flying a plane, but I have to go for lasik. Well, stop dreaming and holiday mood is over!
