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Tokyo 7-day DIY itinerary: Tokyo day trip to Hakone

I’ve been to Tokyo several times, but I have NEVER seen Mt. Fuji. I wanted to remedy that this time around… What better place to see Mt. Fuji than at Hakone – where there are supposedly multiple Mt. Fuji view Read more…


Tokyo 7-day DIY itinerary: Tokyo day trip to Kawagoe

I wasn’t sure what was at Kawagoe but my sister managed to convince me to check it out – so off we went! Apparently, Kawagoe is famous because it has retained the culture of Edo (including the last few Edo Read more…


Tokyo 7-day DIY itinerary: Tokyo day trip to Kamakura and Enoshima

For today, we’re going to embark on a great adventure to Kamakura (known for its temples), then Enoshima (for its beautiful coastal scenery – and a chance to glimpse Mt Fuji!)   Day 5 KAMAKURA Hokokuji Temple Tsurujaoka Hachimangu Kotokuin Read more…


Tokyo 7-day DIY itinerary: Tokyo day trip to Yokohama

I love Yokohama! It’s one of my favorite day trips from Tokyo, as the touristy things here are actual experiences as opposed to simple sightseeing sites. As such, I’m super excited to show you around – and let you see Read more…


A step-by-step guide on how to maximize your Tokyo Disney Sea adventure

I am a huge amusement park junkie – which my friends and family can fully attest to. If a country / city is well-known for a certain amusement park (whether Disney, Universal Studios, Six Flags, or one of the local Read more…


What to see and do in Okinawa

Ever fancied going to Okinawa? Let me show you what to see there! Note: we joined a set tour by Star Virgo Cruise for this, as we realized it was quite difficult to go around Okinawa on our own!   Read more…