Category Archives: japan

Going Back

Posted on January 13, 2015 by kmah88

I didn’t think I’d ever get to use this blog again, but guess what? Hubby and I are going back to Japan!! I could not be more excited. This time, we’ve decided to time it to see the cherry blossoms. … Continue reading →

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Earbuds

Posted on November 11, 2010 by kmah88

I’m in love with my earbuds that I bought while in Japan. The thing that made me appreciate them so much right now is that they were buried somewhere at the bottom of my backpack after a trip downtown (Toronto) a … Continue reading →

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Kenzo Ramen

Posted on November 8, 2010 by kmah88

I grew up eating dehydrated instant ramen, which in my family we called it “Ichiban” although we didn’t eat the Sapporo Ichiban brand… just no name crap. But that’s how it was introduced to us by my cousins back in 1987 … Continue reading →

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Sorry I Haven’t Updated Yet

Posted on August 15, 2010 by kmah88

Obviously I’ve been to Japan and back ~ I just haven’t gotten around to updating… I have a lo~ot of pictures and videos to sift through and organize. I will do it soon! I’ll back date the entries as I … Continue reading →

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Day 5: Tokyo Tower, Harajuku & Meiji Shrine

Posted on May 16, 2010 by kmah88

We had a little bit of a late start. We didn’t get to Tokyo Tower until almost 10:30. We also took an extremely long, boring route to get there. The hotel concierge guy drew on one of the hotel maps which … Continue reading →

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Day 4: Harajuku & Shinjuku

Posted on May 15, 2010 by kmah88

Every morning, we walk from our hotel to our “home station” – Hamamatsucho on the Yamanote Line. On the way down to Takeshita Street (dori) from Harajuku Station, I was absolutely thrilled to see this ganguro girl. OMG! I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Day 3: Shibuya

Posted on May 14, 2010 by kmah88

We ended our day in Shibuya with karaoke. We made a stop at Tokyo Station to check out Character Street and ended up spending a small fortune at the Rilakkuma Store. (After seeing those girls, I thought I needed my … Continue reading →

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Day 2: Roppongi, Park Prince Hotel & Akihabara

Posted on May 13, 2010 by kmah88

So… this will be back dated, obviously, so it fits in the timeline but today as I write this, it’s actually October 30th… 2014. Yes. I’m four and a half years late on updating this blog. And I’m really sad about … Continue reading →

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Day 1: Grand Hyatt Hotel

Posted on May 12, 2010 by kmah88

We finally got to our hotel a little after 7:00pm. The airport bus lets you off within the garage. You walk through the doors and reception is right there. A porter came over to me and asked to take my luggage … Continue reading →

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Day 1: Arrival at Narita Airport

Posted on May 12, 2010 by kmah88

I was sooo glad to get off that plane! I was awake for the last hour and my eyeballs were glued to the window. At first, all you can see is ocean, then some boats and concrete structures. Finally, you … Continue reading →

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