God ‘Elp All Of Us

Todaiji Temple

Not pictured here is the many deer I fed outside! Will bunch that into a whole deer explosion of a post soon. 😉

Nostalgic Window Shopping @ Den-Den Town

Den-Den Town is becoming a tradition for me to visit every time I go to Osaka.

Tottori Sand Museum

It’s beautiful, intricate, and yet ephemeral, as the exhibits get rebuilt every year, with changing themes (this year it’s Ancient Egypt). Considering there isn’t a solid barrier separating visitors from exhibits, I’m quite surprised someone hasn’t simply pummelled the sand yet.

The Oldest (Running) Hotel in the World

I don’t normally show off my accommodation, but when it’s literally the oldest running hotel in the world, I had to document the stay.

Immersive Nostalgia at Seibuen Yuenchi

Found this hidden gem of an amusement park thanks to Akidearest and Peter Barakan. They definitely don’t market this place to foreign tourists, and hardly any of the staff speak English. That being said, the staff is very friendly, and this place is very interesting regardless. From the recreated mid 20th-century main street, to the retro carnival set-up, to the retro-style park money that is actually essential in the park (only one of the gift shops and the vending machines take cash), to the trains that travel to, from and within the park, one of which you can fully drive!

This place certainly gives you a real blast from the past. Only downside is that the late winter visit, plus the lack of foreign tourists meant that there were so few visitors to the park it actually felt eerily silent in certain areas. 50s nostalgia doesn’t appeal to everyone, and the tickets aren’t very cheap, but for those itching to see a nostalgic, rosy view of the past, this park may be just what you need.

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Well, what’s left (and rebuilt) of Donggung Palace anyway.

Sudah Lama Beta Tidak Berjumpa Dengan Kau

TL: It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you.

With the new bullet train, I took this wonderful day trip to Bandung.

Gateway Through Bukchon

A brief lapse of the hustle and bustle in the middle of Seoul, while walking between the Blue House and Bukchon.