Fried Chicken Bento

Posted on July 2, 2024December 6, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Airport, Bento, Food, IRL, Japan, Tokyo, Train

Due to a whole ordeal at check-in, rushing to the gate for boarding, refusal to buy overpriced meals on a budget airline, and a late night arrival, I didn’t get to eat a proper meal again for quite some time.

Tiny Japan @ SCMaglev and Railway Park

Posted on June 25, 2024December 6, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged IRL, Japan, Miniature, Model, Museum, Nagoya, Osaka, Rail, Shinkansen, Shirakawago, Tokyo, Train

Tokyo (the Tokyo Tower made it obvious).

Tokyo (the Tokyo Tower made it obvious).

Shinjuku’s Pet Cat

Posted on June 21, 2024December 6, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Billboard, Cat, IRL, Japan, Night, Shinjuku, Tokyo

Shibuya has the Hachiko dog statue, looks like Shinjuku is evening out the score with its resident cat on their famous “3D” billboard.

Too Early for Sakura

Posted on May 31, 2024May 31, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Akihabara, Flowers, IRL, Japan, Nagoya, River, Sakura, Tokyo, Ueno

I was hoping to catch the Sakura in full bloom when I was in Nagoya or Tokyo. Alas, the unprecedented weather changes threw the blooming schedule far out of proportion, and I left before the blooming season properly started in the central and eastern regions. At least I did get to see patches of it blooming in certain spots, from Nagoya Castle to Ueno Park. Maybe next year…

I was hoping to catch the Sakura in full bloom when I was in Nagoya or Tokyo. Alas, the unprecedented weather changes threw the blooming schedule far out of proportion, and I left before the blooming season properly started in the central and eastern regions. At least I did get to see patches of it blooming in certain spots, from Nagoya Castle to Ueno Park. Maybe next year…

Sizzling Okonomiyaki @ Iroha

Posted on March 20, 2024March 15, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Bonito, Food, IRL, Iroha, Japan, Monjayaki, Okonomiyaki, Pancake, Tokyo, Tsukishima

Came back with a few other people after a fun experience with monjayaki back in 2020. Ate some okonomiyaki in addition this time.

Good Morning Shinjuku

Posted on March 14, 2024March 13, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged IRL, Japan, Morning, Rail, Shinjuku, Tokyo, View

The view is great when staying atop the Tokyu Kabukicho Tower.

Empty Subway Car @ Keio Rail Land

Posted on March 11, 2024March 9, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged IRL, Japan, Museum, Subway, Tokyo, Train

Sneaker Shopping @ Omotesando

Posted on March 10, 2024March 9, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged IRL, Japan, Shinkansen, Shoes, Shopping, Sneakers, Tokyo, Train

Not a train geek, but these limited-edition 38000 yen Shinkansen-style shoes are gorgeous.

Not a train geek, but these limited-edition 38000 yen Shinkansen-style shoes are gorgeous.

Kabukicho is Lit

Posted on March 8, 2024March 5, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Crowd, IRL, Night, Nightlife, Shinjuku, Tokyo

It’s also rife with overpriced food and tourist traps, but the lights and bustle just makes you smile…

Ameyoko Market

Posted on March 6, 2024March 5, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged IRL, Japan, Market, Night, Tokyo

Been to Tokyo many times, yet this is the first time I visited this place.