Tag: East Asia

Drugstores in Japan (Part 1)

Drugstores in Japan (Part 1)

You should never skip a visit to the drugstores in Japan. It’s where you can find a vast collection of Japanese beauty products at a “bargain”– your cosmetics, facial care, body care, etc. Not only that, you can also find effective over-the-counter (“OTC”) medicine, household products, 

Shimokitazawa | Tokyo, Japan

Shimokitazawa | Tokyo, Japan

On our way back to Shinjuku from Doraemon Museum, we passed by Shimokitazawa, commonly known as Shimokita. It’s only a few stops away from Shinjuku station. Located at the western part of Tokyo, Shimokita is a small hipster town that’s popular among the young crowd. It’s comparably smaller 

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Spring Sakura

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Spring Sakura

After all the shopping and eating in Shinjuku (“What to Do at Shinjuku Tokyo, Japan?“,“What to Eat in Shinjuku Tokyo? (Part 1)” and “(Part 2)“), I needed to find some respite in the nature. So glad there’s a huge garden, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, walkable from 

What to Do at Shinjuku Tokyo, Japan?

What to Do at Shinjuku Tokyo, Japan?

Other than Ginza, Shibuya and Harajuku (Nature or Shopping), Shinjuku is the other famous district of Tokyo. So, what to do at Shinjuku? Tonnes! Firstly, we stayed in Shinjuku We were contemplating where to base ourselves in Tokyo — Shibuya or Shinjuku? Many advice pointed us to stay in Shinjuku because 

What to Eat in Shinjuku Tokyo? (Part 2)

What to Eat in Shinjuku Tokyo? (Part 2)

For food lovers hunting for good food around Tokyo, I’m writing a series of the food we tried (or almost tried) around Ginza, Harajuku, Shibuya and Shinjuku. Look out for our honest reviews. :P First it was “What to Eat in Ginza“, then “What to Eat in Harajuku and 

What to Eat in Shinjuku Tokyo? (Part 1)

What to Eat in Shinjuku Tokyo? (Part 1)

For food lovers hunting for good food around Tokyo, I’m writing a series of the food we tried (or almost tried) around Ginza, Harajuku, Shibuya and Shinjuku. Look out for our honest reviews. :P First it was “What to Eat in Ginza“, then “What to Eat in Harajuku and 

From Harajuku’s Cat Street to Shibuya

From Harajuku’s Cat Street to Shibuya

From Harajuku (part 1, part 2), we walked through Cat Street to Shibuya. It was a long and tiring walk! But after we reached the end of Cat Street, it just didn’t make sense for us to walk back the street to take the train. It 

Takeshita Dori and Shopping | Harajuku Tokyo (Part 2)

Takeshita Dori and Shopping | Harajuku Tokyo (Part 2)

Harajuku Tokyo (原宿) lies between Shinjuku and Shibuya on the Yamanote Line. If you’re all excited about the shopping in Harajuku, you’re at the right place! Other than joining the young crowd at Takeshita Dori and the mature one in Omotesando Hills, there are many other options for you: Cat Street, LaForet, Tokyu Plaza, and