tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287300882024-03-08T19:34:07.855+08:00Rhythms and Bluez of Her LifeHow to Live Your Life Less OrdinaryCarmen JWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08625868494371525156noreply@blogger.comBlogger665125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28730088.post-83304484754376220492017-11-26T21:13:00.002+08:002017-11-26T21:13:54.999+08:00Moving On to New Wix SiteDear Readers!<br />
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Thank you so much for your support for reading this blog. I have started blogging since I was 13 and how time flies. I have always enjoyed the blogger platform but I guess it's time to experiment with new things. With a heavy heart (LOL why I sound like someone just died), I will stop posting to this blog and will write on my new platform on wix instead.<br />
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Time to intro another JB cafe. Have been very busy lately, I have tried to keep the JB cafe list updated despite unable to write full reviews. To add on to the list, I have two more pretty joints that deserves a full post. </div>
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As usual, was out with my JB cafe hop buddies -- the cousinssssss. Honestly I am still surprised that new cafes are still budding out and every cafe has something interesting to offer. The JB cafe scene is just happeninggggg. </div>
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First, to fill up our tummies for lunch, we've decided to go for desserts instead of a usual meal. Waku Waku serves waffles which are paired with a generous scoop of ice cream and atas-premium looking toppings like meringue cookies, marshmallow walnuts, chocolate ganache and more. Honestly, taste is not the only thing that matter now, the visually appealing waffles are enough to brighten up your day. Besides customized waffles, you could also try unique desserts like the japanese-style pudding and strawberry smoothies. I would say the dessert offerings over here can make a girl go nuts. Anyway, still would like to recommend the customized waffles, where you get to choose your waffle flavor (GreenTea, Plain, Chocolate), a scoop of ice cream, with interesting flavors like earl grey and black sesame, toppings that gives you the extra crunch and sweet and finally the sauce! All these for <b>RM18.90! </b>What's more, if you like Waku Waku's facebook page, you'll get an additional scoop of chocolate ice cream, which is what we had for each of our waffles!</div>
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Personally I like the texture of the waffles, it's not as airy crunchy, but more cake-like. So it's kinda chewy and there's a delicious aroma. And the best part is, you don't get that greasy taste and smell from usual waffles. But the surface is still slightly crunchy and goes well with the ice cream and toppings. </div>
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<b>Cousin Zack's waffle</b></div>
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Chocolate waffles</div>
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Black sesame and Chocolate Ice Cream</div>
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Chocolate Ganache </div>
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Original Waffles </div>
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Mango and Chocolate Ice Cream</div>
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Gotta say Mango and Choco wasn't a good combo haha. They are delicious ice creams on their own but I have to accept the fact that they are just not meant for each other haha. Other than that, loving the cream cheese sauce which is more like paste actually haha. Super fragrant and yummy. The choco ganache and meringue kisses add the right amount of sweetness. </div>
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The disaster after digging into these pretty waffles haha</div>
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Yummy waffles aside, the cafe is sure to be a go-to place for ladies. White tables, white walls, floor length windows the minimalist interior is great for awesome photos. We were lucky enough to get the seat at the wall of plants. </div>
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Me: <i>Sis I grad liao!!!</i></div>
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Cousin: <i>You have no idea what you're heading towards. </i></div>
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Part of me kind felt like convocation shouldn't be a big thing, afterall I have completed my studies months ago, I have already started working. Whatever that is worth celebrating is already in the past. What's the big deal of convo? The only reason why I look forward to convo was just because I get to have two days off work hahahhahahah. But oh well, as pointless as it seems, as tiring as it seems, as superficial as it seems, I am grateful of this day.</div>
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On a fine Thursday, woke up in the morning, triple-checked on my robes and invitation card, with flowers and balloons in my hand, my feet on my favorite pair of pumps, head out the house, thinking about meeting my family and friends, thinking about how to not pokai on stage, thinking about the moment. Was all smiles when I met up with my parents at the dimsum building, manage to show them around and took some photos over there. Then it's the ceremony at Nanyang Auditorium, the place where we first had our Freshman Welcome Ceremony, where we wore the academic dress as well. Time really does fly. As if the ambience wasn't enough to bring back memories, there was this graduation video that had tears welled up in my eyes. It was a girl, visiting the many places in NTU and it really struck me that I'm never gonna be sitting in those tutorial rooms anymore, I'm never gonna be listening to all the knowledge from the smart folks and I'm never gonna be hanging out at the canteens with friends. It's never going to be the same... But oh well after that, the inevitable part of convocation comes: the certificate presentation. God will not let me have an easy day, my pumps decided to stretch its mouth at the very last minute. Was praying hard in my head that my shoes won't fall apart and I will not trip or do anything silly. And just as I imagine, that moment on stage happened in a blur. I can barely remember anything tbh. After that, sorry to my fellow graduates but I really fell asleep haha. When it's finally the end, time to make good use of technology and just grab whoever you know and snap photos. </div>
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The Taiwan Exchange bunch! Though we may not be the closest friends, but I truly am grateful for the memories we shared. Exchange life is something that I'll never forget. </div>
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Winnie the FYP group mate!! Missing Bryan who is enjoying in BKK now. I thought my social circle was pretty much stagnant but these two awesome peeps came into my final year. I really appreciate the conversations that we had, especially all the 交心 ones haha. And so much funny stuff to talk about. It's amazing how we became so close, hope for the best for both of you!</div>
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words cannot express how gamdong I am to have you here. Feel so guilty that I didn't attend yours. But what's more, is realizing how much you have put into our friendship. Thanks for always being the one to jio me out every now and then and also always tolerating with my attitude haha. And of course to Vienna who couldn't make it, thanks for sending your kind wishes! Grateful for our occasional meet-ups in SG, you guys are also support-team! </div>
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Finally of course, the people whose love formed the very foundation of me. Even though there are times where the walls get shaky, there were also times where the walls broke down, but I never lost myself because they will always be a part of my existence. I know I have taken your love for granted. Despite putting studies, work and friends in between us, you guys never gave up to hold me tight. Thanks for staying healthy and safe, thanks for trying to take away all my worries. Studying away from home has really shown me the power of family. Love you all so so much and I cannot imagine how would I survive without you, my Daddy Mummy and Gor. </div>
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Finally, praise the Lord for this wonderful journey. If my family was the foundation, God would probably be the music in me. You can't see it, but you can totally hear it and feel it. Thanks for listening to all my prayers and blessing all the people I care for. Thanks for always assuring me that life is good and there's nothing to fear of. When I was weak, thanks for always finding a way to tell me I'm strong and I have the power to be happy. When I was evil, thanks for encouraging me to be kind. I hope I am living the way you want me to and I promise I will try to be a better person. </div>
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<i>I'm a lucky girl.</i></div>
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You know part of me keep telling myself: "Convo oni maaaaa" "Walao everyone oso got degree larrr, daisaiii arrr" "There's nothing to be proud of." But after convo ended, I went to bed with all the playbacks in my head. It wasn't just about getting yourself a "sand paper", it was a journey that has shaped my perspectives to life and people, an important gift to my very existence. These four years have taught me how to be happy more than the previous 20 years in my life. Whatever external or internal force it may be, there has been constant knocking down of my walls and I'd learnt to pick the pieces up on my own. Building brick by brick with loads of happy and fun memories with the people I met here, decorating with interesting experiences and knowledge about the world. Totally received much more than what I asked for. I'm grateful for this opportunity, and once again, Thank God for making this happen despite the odds.</div>
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Turns out completing the series of posts is harder than I thought, especially when there's no internet. Was gonna give up but hey I'm gonna try anyway, before I get occupied by work. So where was I, it's the second day to explore the lively and vibrant city of Osaka and with the Amazing Osaka Pass(AOP), heading off to some of the attractions at Osaka Bay area and going back to the bustling streets of Dotonbori at night once again. </div>
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<b>Tsutenkaku Tower</b></div>
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Before heading to the Osaka Bay area, went to visit the Tsutenkaku tower nearby. It's an observation deck which was (and still is) the iconic building of Osaka back in the 1910s. Like whatttt seriously, observation deck is already a thing 100 years ago??!!?? Anyways, the tower is still in the middle of the ShinSekai district which has transformed throughout the years. Not only you get to have a beautiful view of the Osaka skyline, at the observation deck is also the enshrined Billiken, aka the God of Things as They Ought To Be which is also a ubiquitous figure in Osaka. But I guess the part where I enjoyed most was the small exhibition that showcased the history of Shinsekai, which was a beautiful, prosperous and glorious district. </div>
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Not only Billiken, many of his relatives are around too. Each represents a type of blessing. </div>
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One of the smaller Billiken statue, the actual Billiken is now a tourist attraction where tourists could take souvenir photos. I was abit intimidated by the overly excited and friendly host who was entertaining the visitors who wanted to take photos with the Billiken and so chicken-ed out from taking photo with the actual statue haha. </div>
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This is how the original Shinsekai looked like. The Tsutenkaku was modelled after the Eiffel Tower while the bottom of the tower resembles the Arc de Triomphe in France. Shinsekai was also the home to an amusement park and thus was pretty much the hang-out spot in the past. Just learned that Singapore also has its counterpart which is also named New World (Shinsekai in English). Honestly why don't we have something like this now? An entertainment district with pretty lights. </div>
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A modern district built on man-made shores along Osaka's Bayfront. There's this mega mall with ferris wheel and Lego discovery center. Also in the area is the signature Osaka Kaiyukan which is a massive aquarium, home to God knows how many species of underwater life. From the looks of it, the area is like a family outing spot where both adults and kids could enjoy while learning. </div>
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Another way to take in the beauty of the Osaka Bay is to hop on the mega-size ferris wheel at Tempozan Marketplace. I know, i know, second ferris wheel in the trip and honestly before Japan, I really forgot when was the last time I hop onto a ferris wheel. So don't miss your chance to just relax in one of these gondolas and enjoy the pretty view. </div>
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<b>Ebi Burger (300yen)</b> from First Kitchen</div>
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As if the Osaka Museum of History wasn't good enough, there's another museum dedicated to present the ancient facets of Osaka's days to visitors. Again, Osaka's museums really do not disappoint. The presentation, the replicas and explanations are aimed to educate visitors especially foreigners like us. Love the life-size replica of an ancient town. The lighting of the "town" changes to reflect different times of the day and damn it feels very real. You'll hear roosters in the morning, thunder at dusk, birds chirping etc. For those who wanna try kimonos, you could also reserve a ticket for kimono fitting and stroll the mini Edo-town in your kimono outfit! The kimono experience does not require any additional fees but has limited tickets per day. </div>
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the bell tower which existed in Edo era, similar to the one we saw in <a href="https://rhythmsandbluez.blogspot.sg/2017/06/carmenxjapan-day-3-koedo-kawagoe.html" target="_blank">Kawagoe</a></div>
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<b>Naniwa Hot Spring</b></div>
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around 20 minutes walk away from the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living is a hot spring spa which is also included in the AOP as well! Seriously isn't this tourist pass awesome? Anyways, what is a Japan trip without dipping yourself in the hot spring waters. Gotta say I really enjoyed the dip even though it was really cold in the open air. Some magic the hot spring has, felt totally warmed and heated on the inside and I didn't sneeze for the rest of my trips. Besides the hot spring, there's like the indoor sauna rooms and cold bath. Feeling totally refreshed after showering. Super syok. Too bad our weather isn't suitable for this, can't find any better way to recharge. </div>
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<b>Iced Cocoa!</b> again haha (110yen) </div>
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Snack time and yes I love corndogs, not only they are crunchy, fragrant and yummy. It's super filling as well. And in Japan, you can squeeze mayonnaise all you want. </div>
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After the energy boost, decided to head back to Namba area which I was totally mesmerized with on the night before. My dinner menu was already decided on the day before and it has gotta be Takoyaki balls! I randomly picked an outlet from the list of suggestions at Google search and turns out it's one of the most highly reviewed Takoyaki stalls. Kougaryu is located at the Shinsaibashi area which is another shopping district next to Dotonbori. Compared to Dotonbori, the shops and boutiques here are more upscaled and atas. Not only there's hipster local brands but also many of the luxury brands as well. You think shopping is big in Orchard, wait till you see Namba in Japan haha. </div>
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<b>Kougaryu Takoyaki Balls 甲贺流</b> location: </div>
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2-18-4 Nishi Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi</div>
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Just opposite of Kougaryu is the <b>Sankakukoen (Triangle Park)</b> which was crowded with all the young souls. Very hipster and I knew it was the best spot to enjoy my Takoyaki. </div>
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Love its super cozy and exotic interior. Btw, Japanese love all things Hawaiian. This cafe really presents the charms. Got myself a venti sized <b>Soy Latte (480yen)</b></div>
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1F, Doton Bldg., 1-6-15 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka</div>
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When I first arrived in Osaka, I wasn't use to the change in atmosphere. From ancient cities to modern metropolitan. But it didnt take long to fall in love with the vibes of the city. It's unlike Tokyo's though, Tokyo was more like bustling, advanced and upscale but Osaka was more energetic and vibrant. Similar to Tokyo, Osaka has its modern skyscraper districts, historical sites and recreational hubs and I'll be visiting some of them in this and the next post.</div>
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<b>Traveling around Osaka city</b></div>
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To be honest, I really had no idea what is there to do in Osaka, a friend of mine told me to just get the Amazing Osaka Pass (AOP) and forget about planning, just read the guide book and voila, amazing sights awaits. True enough, the Amazing Osaka Pass is truly amazing, the pass covers loads of tourist attractions including the most iconic sites like Osaka Castle and Umeda Sky Building and that's not it, you could use the pass for Osaka city's subway network. I bought a two-day pass which costs 3300 yen and got transport and admission fees settled, pretty good deal especially for people who don't wanna think too much on tour routes, the pass kinda narrowed down the places for you to visit. Plus the pass comes with a guidebook with detailed map, so you could just start from any place and just visit the nearby attractions. I got my pass at the tourist information center of Osaka Station. Please visit their <a href="https://www.osaka-info.jp/osp/en/facility/free" target="_blank">official website</a> to find out more about the benefits of the pass.</div>
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<b>Osaka Castle Park</b></div>
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The must-visit place when you're in Osaka. A citadel, which serves as the town center, complete with living quarters, turrets and moats with high stone walls. Although it is not the original building but you could still see the glory and wisdom behind the construction of the castle. The main castle in the middle of the grounds is now a museum which showcases historical artifacts and presents history of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a general who fought and once united the states in Japan and also the man who constructed the castle. Within the castle grounds are also several attractions that are included in the AOP.</div>
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A model of the original citadel in the Osaka Castle Museum</div>
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Detailed dioramas of important moments in the history of Osaka</div>
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One floor of the museum is dedicated to present the life of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, really appreciate how they present a story in the most interesting way. </div>
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The highest floor is an observation deck. Now you know why a castle on the stone hill is important, this is how you keep an eye on your city, witness its prosperity and protect it from invasion. </div>
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Next to the main castle tower is the Nishinomaru Garden which is a wide green field lined with cherry blossom trees (which will be blooming in April). It also offers a pretty view of the main castle tower. </div>
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Just a few minutes walk from Osaka Castle Park, this museum compliments the knowledge learnt from Osaka Castle. Instead of the art/artifacts gallery kind of museum, the museum serves to educate noob people like me by presenting loads of visually attractive models, displays and videos. I use to think museums should be housed in those mansions with 2-3 floors but this is located within a high rise building and the tour starts from the 10th floor and ends at the 7th. </div>
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The first exhibition floor showcases the history of the Nara period with a hall that replicates the Naniwa Palace's Daikokuden, complete with realistic life-sized figures in their traditional costumes. The blinds were shut initially and it did felt like walking through ancient palace halls, few minutes later the blinds were lifted, and you will be looking directly at the actual site of the Naniwa Palace through the windows. It's like traveling through time. Love this exhibition area so much. Sorry I should have taken better photos, the hall looks impressively real. </div>
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Sorry for my bad memory but i forgot what is the name of this imperial costume. Honestly I thought this imperial dress was super comfy and if you don't count the head dress, I think I would have look like a feminine and decent lady. </div>
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The next exhibition floor which showcases the glorious past of Osaka as the economic center. The dioramas and displays depicts the daily lives of people who live by the waters. </div>
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the modern age of Osaka at the final exhibition hall. Here you'll see the beautiful streets of Osaka and the lifestyle of its people in the recent century, filled with charm and prosperity. </div>
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Theaters in the past. From all these exhibitions, it is not hard to find Osaka or even Japan an interesting and unique country. </div>
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Lunch at <b>Cafe de Clever </b>@Osaka Station</div>
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Seriously why is everything so yummy? Though the omelette is not the super fluffy type, but it still taste good with the sauce and the tomato rice. </div>
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Location: Japan, 〒530-0001 Ōsaka-fu, Ōsaka-shi, Kita-ku, Umeda, 3 Chome−3−1−1 JR大阪駅 OSAKA STATION CITY サウスゲートビル梅田大丸</div>
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The observatory connects the two office towers. I can't get over the geometry of this building, the perfect circle, the perfect sharp edges of the building, it's like they built it with lego blocks haha. </div>
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Sorry I don't have any photos at the open-air rooftop coz the sun was glaring and I decided to hide at the observation deck. At the observation deck, there's like this raised sofa seats at one side of the deck, and they are all occupied by couples, then there's plenty of tables on the other side where you could see families and friends sitting in a circle and hanging out. </div>
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But Thank God, another side of the deck were high tables against the windows so forever alone people like me could also have a place to just sit down and admire the cityscape in silence haha. #singleproblems</div>
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<b>Hep Five Ferris Wheel</b></div>
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As if my day wasn't chilling enough, I continued to chill out in another way haha. This time, taking a rest in a ferris wheel cabin. I mentioned this before, that Japan is really a land of ferris wheel. I guess there's just something magical about this slowly spinning wheel against the blue sky. Btw, Hep Five is a shopping mall with a crazy amount of boutiques that are pretty much catered to young souls. Clothes to accessories to bags to phone cases, everything is trendy. What's more, there's a SEGA Joypolis which is a mega indoor amusement park with all sorts of arcade games and indoor rides! Everything a young soul wants in a mall. Goshhhhhh I am so jealous of Japanese kids. Btw the AOP includes admission to a ride in Joypolis named Wild River which is kinda like a bumper-boat simulator. </div>
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Finally night falls and I found myself at the bustling streets of Namba area. Followed the crowd and found myself at Dotonbori with loads of shops and boats cruising through the river. Wanted to take a ride on the Dotonbori River Cruise which is included in the AOP but I was too late to get the tickets. I was told that the tickets are given out at 11am in the morning! So do get your tickets early if you wanna try this. Nevertheless, I stayed and walked along the Dotonbori River and just let the bright lights blind my eyes and riotous noises hit my ears. Damnnn, though I'm alone, but I like how it felt, the chilly weather makes it better. But the crowds at the Ebisubashi (the bridge near Glico Man) was pretty intimidating haha. </div>
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Location: 1-5-10 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka</div>
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Have been slacking so much at home for the past 3 weeks and God knows how much I have expanded sideways. What's worse, there's like this constant need to stick my butt on the ground and not move. Really need to start moving and earn a little extra to compensate for my excessive spending in Japan and yep I'm now back in SG. Gotta be prepared, physically and mentally. </div>
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Well with my part-time work, I'm not sure if I will be able to finish all the posts but I swear I will try my best to complete the series before real work begins. Do bear with me! Now, Day 10! Woke up early and breathe in as much Kyoto's air as possible and took the train southwards to the port city of Osaka! Sometimes it's hard to believe that cities can be so different, was super pumped as I saw the energetic crowds at Osaka. But before I explore the city, off to another historical town for some sightseeing. </div>
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<b>From Osaka to Nara</b></div>
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Nara is known as the first permanent capital in Japan, and therefore the city has many heritage sites including temples and shrines that have the longest histories. Besides, Nara is also famous for the sight of wild deer that roam around the city's central park. After all the temple run in Kyoto, I wasn't gonna prioritize visiting temples anymore. So pretty much just walked slowly and just explored along the way. Turns out Nara is a great day trip destination because not only you get the historical side but also the nature and recreation. </div>
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say hi to the many deer around Kasuga Shrine</div>
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Just 20 minutes walk from Kasuga Shrine, found this museum in the middle of Nara Park. It's made up of two separate buildings connected by an underground passage. One of the building is the original museum with its ancient exterior. The museum is basically a gallery for precious Japanese Buddhism art. Admission fee applies however the underground passage is open to the public. Visited the underground gallery which showcased the museum's history and several Buddhism related sculptures. </div>
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The old wing of the museum which was established in 1889</div>
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<b>Todaiji Temple 東大寺</b></div>
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Remember how I temple ran in Kyoto? to be honest I was kinda sick of visiting temples. I was hesitating when I walked towards Todaiji. But something about its grand entrance gate tells me that this is going to be special and so I forked out the 500yen in my pocket and bought myself a ticket. And thanks to my instincts, the temple is also a rather unique one compared to the ones I've seen in Kyoto. The halls are massive and tall, the Buddha statues are also mega-sized and it really creates an illusion of godly greatness, it's like the Buddhas can just crush you in a blink of an eye. Impressed with the grand sculptures and I bet people in the past felt the same way too. </div>
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Location: Japan, 〒556-0002 Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, Naniwa Ward, Ebisuhigashi, 3 Chome−4−13</div>
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just a short walk from the other end of Jyan Jyan Yokocho, found myself at the Shinsekai main street where you have all the mega and wacky shopfronts. If you ever wondered where to eat in Osaka, this is where you fill your tummies and just like Jyan Jyan Yokocho, the area is known for Kushikatsu. There are also restaurants that serves blowfish (Fugu). Also in the area are small boutiques and snacks shops which offers affordable clothing and local products. Do visit here at night to see the pretty decorations of the restaurants. </div>
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That's my day in Nara and night in Osaka. Next two days will be city tour to Osaka's various landmarks. Just gonna enjoy the bright sun, drink some coffee and experience this and that. </div>
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**Accomodation: Shin-Imamiya Hotel </div>
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Just wanted to complete the experience with a stay in capsule room. The hotel has both private bedrooms and capsule rooms. Unlike the block by block capsules, you do have a door to your room and there's a closet and a table with chair. Which I really like coz I need some space to organize my belongings after all that shopping! So if you wanna try out capsule beds without compromising personal space, this is the hotel to go! Made the reservation via AirBnb and the room rate was S$23 per night. </div>
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Last full day in the pretty city of Kyoto, I remember the sun was shining bright, exactly like how I felt after two days of traveling alone. Got used to things and time to truly enjoy. Began the day with a day trip to the city of Uji to learn and experience all things Matcha. In the evening, back to Kyoto for a walk down its shopping districts and coffee at the Kamo river.</div>
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Matcha is almost synonymous with Japan, it's a national identity. Can't just leave Japan without making a effort to understand about the tea culture in depth. Was really intrigued to explore Uji, the city where quality green tea is cultivated. Took the Keihan Main Line train from Sanjo Station in Kyoto to Chushijima Station and transfer to the Keihan Uji Line which terminates at Uji Station. Explored the nearby area by foot.</div>
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Another iconic Buddhist Temple with its unique features of the Jodo sect. In the middle of the temple ground is the grand Phoenix Hall, I think it looks like one of those imperial palace buildings in China. Also within the temple grounds is a museum that exhibits various Buddhism related artifacts. Loads of preserved Buddhist texts and all sorts of Buddha statues with intricate details. Really recommend a walk down the museum. (Don't have any photos coz photography is prohibited)</div>
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In Japan, you could purchase a special temple stamp book where you visit different temples in Japan and get the unique handwritten temple stamp from each of them. </div>
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<b>Tea Ceremony at Taihoan 對鳯庵</b></div>
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I have always wanted to experience the Sado which I've seen many times on TV but it's not exactly a affordable activity to see how people prepare tea. But thankfully, Uji city's municipal tea house, Taihoan has an alternative for a simple yet symbolic experience at 500yen only. It's the elegant and courteous way of preparing a cup of tea and serving it with grace. It might seem too much for just a cup of tea but it is how you express your sincerity. The only drawback is that the tea ceremony hosts do not converse in English but I really think their actions and smiles speaks louder than words. Would be better if we could understand some of her explanations coz I really wasn't sure if I'm doing things right haha. </div>
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Walking along the Uji river towards the tourist center</div>
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We were served with sweets before the tea, they are meant to balance off the bitter taste in tea. Can we just take a moment to appreciate how perfect that round green sweet rests in the middle of this round-gold-flakes plate. Loving the colours. </div>
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Though I'm not sure why it is purple inside, but i'm pretty sure it's red bean filling, my second guess is purple yam. Taste really good eh, it's like extra intense flavor of red bean paste but not too sweet. </div>
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the only photo I have of the host, I was too chicken to take photos coz no one was doing it, thought it might be rude to take photos in the middle of the ceremony. By the way be prepared to kneel on the tatami mats, I don't know if it's just me who sucks at kneeling, but my legs started to have cramps after just 5 minutes. Salute the hosts who had to move around the room while kneeling!</div>
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my cup of tea is here! It is served one by one by the host and they had to bow every single time! Felt so paiseh haha. The tea, has a thick layer of foam and the tea at the bottom has this smooth texture. It's sweet but with a slight bitter after taste. </div>
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Overall, it was a slow but fulfilling session of appreciating tea. Really hope they will have a English translator next time haha</div>
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Born in Uji, this is one of the first and best Uji Matcha merchants ever established. Besides selling tea products, this main store has its own teahouse that serves delicious Matcha desserts and meals. There's also a pretty garden in the middle of the store. I am not a die-hard fan of green tea but I was really looking forward to have some sweet and refreshing desserts and tea. Don't say I didn't warn you, be prepared to wait in line. </div>
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Location: 10 Uji Ichiban, Uji City, Kyoto </div>
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Omotesando, a market street before Byodoin Temple which pretty much sells everything Matcha. Just be prepared to see a lot of Matcha in this area. </div>
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<b>Nakamura Tea 中村茶 (480yen)</b></div>
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I know it's not exactly wise to have tea while I'm already having a green tea dessert LOL But I was really intrigued to try their signature blend. Interestingly, it taste kinda like Leicha 擂茶 but with a sweet taste which was totally unique to me. It's not your sugar sweet or honey sweet, but a tealeaf sweet, couldn't believe my taste buds at first. And just as the instructions say, there's a slightly more bitter but refreshing taste if you infuse for a shorter time. And after several infusions, the tea will be sweet. </div>
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<b>Matcha Tea Jelly (740yen)</b></div>
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Can't say I am super impressed, but it is yummy! The icy green tea icecream, the sweet red bean paste together with the slippery and slightly bittersweet tea jelly was a good combination. The jelly has a very mild taste but it's good on its own too. It's still a sweet dessert anyway and so there's the inevitable diminishing marginal utility as you eat more, wished there was someone to share this. </div>
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<b>Nishiki Market and Teramachi Shopping Street</b></div>
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Back to Kyoto city again for some walk after taking in all those sweets and tea. Decided to explore the shopping districts nearby Shijo street and Kawaramachi Station. Departmental stores, boutiques, souvenir shops and tea houses can be found here, pretty much everything you want to buy haha. Get ready to lose some cash here. Among those, the Teramachi shopping street is lined up with fashion boutiques from international brands and local stores that I've never heard of, and prices ranges from affordable to the expensive. The variety is amazing. Next, Nishiki Market, it's like the food version of Teramachi, loads of food and it's known as Kyoto's Kitchen! You can have street food and also buy fresh vegetables and seafood, together with any food ingredients as well. Such a joy to walk on streets like these. I don't have photos of Nishiki Market but do check out a video I made :) </div>
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The Teramachi shopping street which houses more upscale brands</div>
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<b>Starbucks at Kamo River</b></div>
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Another beautiful sight not to be missed in the city of Kyoto is the stretch of shops along the Kamo River. Most of them are FnB outlets with alfresco dining which overlooks the river. Imagine savoring yummy food under the warm bright sun while enjoying the gentle breeze and the surrounding nature. One of them is the Starbucks outlet at Kamo River which is frequently featured in the list of prettiest Starbucks outlets in Japan. Enjoying coffee couldn't get better than this! </div>
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Dinner at <b>Machikadoya Kawaramachi Sanjo</b></div>
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Location: Japan, 〒610-0113 Kyoto Prefecture, 中京区河原町 三条東入る中島町86</div>
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Looking back, my day was pretty much just walking around and drink some tea and repeat. But I really love it, especially when you are in a city with the most comfortable weather and beautiful scenery. But time to wave goodbye to the unique charms of Kyoto and say hi to the unknowns of the next destination! </div>
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There's still a lot to discover in the historical city of Kyoto, can't get enough of the ancient vibes. It's Day 2 of carrying my backpack and tripod to explore some of the city's iconic religious sites and its charming streets.</div>
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Woke up early in the morning, full of excitement, board the bus to my first destination, only to realize I left my camera battery and remote control after 20 minutes into the journey LOL #bigheadprawn Part of me was thinking maybe I should just give up taking photos but I went all the way back to my hostel to retrieve it anyway. And no regrets coz what's waiting for me was worth it. </div>
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<b>Tenryuji 天龍寺</b></div>
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Located at the western region of Kyoto, Tenryuji is a Zen temple against the beautiful Arashiyama mountain. The temple buildings of Tenryuji are surrounded by a picturesque garden with a mirror-like pond. I guess Zen is all about the nature, the lush green trees, the calm waters. To explore the temple, you could choose to tour the temple buildings (300yen) and/or the garden (500yen). I kinda expected that the temple buildings will be empty just like Ginkakuji and so I chose to visit the gardens only. In fact, the gardens have preserved its original state while the temple buildings are relatively recent restorations due to destruction brought by fire and war. </div>
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In Kyoto, you will see students on school trips at almost every temples. According to my Japanese friend, school trips are part of their class syllabus and hence mandatory. Besides learning about the history of these heritage sites, they are also required to speak English to tourists. Malaysian schools, hope this is a good reference. </div>
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<b>Arashiyama Bamboo Forest 嵐山</b></div>
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Exiting Tenryuji at its North Gate entrance will lead to the bamboo groves pathway. I have seen bamboo trees in shrubs but never a forest of them and certainly not such tall ones. The dense trees allows a comfortable amount of light, its movements produces a faint sound. Unlike the bamboo forest in Chinese Kung Fu films, it just looks more peaceful. But too bad it's just a short pathway. You can't really enter the bamboo forest as the pathway is fenced. On a side note, I think the dried bamboo fence adds a pop to the green surroundings. </div>
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Lunch of the day: <b>Sakura and Green Tea Ice Cream (300yen)</b></div>
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<b>Kinkakuji Temple 金阁寺</b></div>
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<b>Kiyomizudera Temple 清水寺</b></div>
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Off to the next temple at the east this time! Kiyomizudera is probably the signature temple building in Kyoto and it's also a UNESCO world heritage site. Its main temple hall is positioned up above the hill, which allows a view of Kyoto city. Unlike the zen temples with its green gardens, the Kiyomizudera temple grounds has several accompanying pagodas and temples for different Buddhist Gods. Admission is 400 yen. </div>
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some temple halls before the main hall entrance</div>
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the main hall with all wooden structures, check out those thick pillars</div>
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The observation deck where you could see the temple's main hall standing high up the hills</div>
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<b>Otowa Waterfall</b> where people queue to drink the water for blessings</div>
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<b>Gion - Hanamikoji Dori 祇園,花見小路</b></div>
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The city of Kyoto isn't just about the historical temples, but in fact its preserved streets of ancient shop houses, and that's not it, even the tradition and culture lives on these streets. One of such area is Gion and more specifically, one such street is Hanamikoji street, the luxury dining district where you can find geishas and maikos entertain guests at Ochaya (teahouses). </div>
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Totally fell for this charming district of wooden shop houses</div>
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lucky enough, spotted one Maiko in one of the alleys! </div>
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besides tea houses, the street is mainly lined with Japanese restaurants that offers Kaiseki meals. </div>
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at the end of the street is Gion corner, a theater with traditional performances</div>
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<b>Gion-Shirakawa 祇園白川</b></div>
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Another pretty district in Gion for a delightful dinner would be the shops along Shirakawa canal. I don't have a nice photo at night but the whole stretch of shops along the canal, together with swaying trees and lanterns looks super charming. </div>
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Dinner at <b>Gyoza Hohei ぎょうざ 歩兵</b></div>
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Address: Japan, 〒605-0084 Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Kiyomotocho, 373−3</div>
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It's just a minute walk from the Shirakawa canal, do expect to wait as there's limited seats inside. </div>
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The restaurant has a limited menu that serves only two versions of Gyoza alongside several side dishes. Gyoza's were made before my eyes and served directly to me. Yet another interesting dining experience. </div>
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Began with a <b>Clam Soup (320yen)</b> served in a mini cup. It's like drinking a shot of clam soup, sweet, rich and refreshing. It's not oily at all, love the clean taste. </div>
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One of my favorite food from the trip. Crunchy on the outside, yet the filling inside is juicy. Cannot stop stuffing these dumplings into my mouth. I prefer Garlic and Leek due to its strong aroma. The Ginger Gyozas have a mildly sweet flavor. Both are amazing really. </div>
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Reward myself for desert since I didn't have a proper lunch. Another reason is because the Family Mart at Gion-Shirakawa has a 1st floor dining area that overlooks to the Shirakawa canal. So if you don't have the budget to spend in one of the restaurants along the canal, you could use the view from FM as an alternative haha. </div>
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Bid farewell to my friends early in the morning, carried my pink suitcase and tripod to Tokyo station and boarded a train to 318 miles away. At that moment, part of me couldn't believe all this is happening. Me, just me, sitting next to the window, on a train to somewhere I've never been to. There was a very complicated stream of emotions. Basically a mix of fear and excitement. Unlike many others' adventurous solo trip, I'm not gonna say I'm on some soul searching journey, but just a single tourist who just want to have an enjoyable time. And what is enjoyable? I define it :) </div>
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To save time, I decided to splurge for the Shinkansen bullet train (Nozomi) which allows you to reach Kyoto Station from Tokyo Station in less than 2.5 hours for 13,190 yen. If you want a cheaper option, you may take an overnight bus which is half the price or less. No regrets man despite being probably the most expensive train ticket I have ever bought in my entire life. Got my tickets at Tokyo Station on Day 5 and the ticketing staff selected a window seat at the back of the coach where you can put your luggage within the space behind. And I'm not sure if it's because I bought tickets in advance, no one sat beside me and I pretty much have the whole row to myself. 2 hours passed in a flash and I reached Kyoto Station. </div>
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Most of the major tourist sites are accessible by bus and so I bought two pieces of one-day bus pass which costs 500 yen each. Bus fares are at a flat rate of 230 yen if I remember correctly. So if you are going to take the bus for more than 2 rides, you should get the bus pass and don't forget to get the Kyoto City Bus Map as well. Besides bus, I took the train to travel to Fushimi Inari Shrine and Uji City. </div>
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<b><span style="text-align: left;">Fushimi Inari Shrine </span>伏見稲荷大社</b></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Checked-in at my hostel first to deposit my luggage and head out right away for the first tourist destination. Fushimi Inari Shrine is pretty much the equivalent to the word Kyoto. I doubt there's any who doesn't know about the much famed Tori gate archway. Bet you've seen it on your instagram, those tightly packed red archways that seemed never ending. Looks like it will lead you to some magical world. Was totally excited to have my head below the archways but those instagram didn't really tell me that the tori gates are lined along a mountain. Most of the photos I see looked like just a straight path of tori gates, but the truth is, it's a long hike up. And especially if you want to take photos without someone photobombing, you will have to climb for at least 1 hour. I salute to those who went all the way to the top, I totally gave up halfway after raining sweat and settled for minimal photobombs. </span></div>
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FYI, Inari is the God of Rice, there are many shrines all over Japan that worships Inari but this shrine at Fushimi is the head shrine. </div>
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<b>Hiroshimayaki (500yen)</b></div>
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From Fushimi Inari Station, took a train back to central Kyoto and took a bus to Ginkakuji temple which is located at the east side. When I first step into the gardens, all I can think of is the word Zen. The lush greens, the mossy grounds even the water in the pond was calm. I'm not really into visiting parks, but it really was a fresh sight for me, and the chilly weather made the whole tour around the park pleasant. But I was disappointed that the temple buildings is not opened for visitors. So basically, it's just a walk around a park/forest and admission costs 500 yen. So honestly speaking, this is not on the top of my list. I guessed Nanzenji would have been a better option. </div>
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It was almost dusk when I left Ginkakuji, took a short stroll down <b>Philosopher's Path</b>, which is a walking path along a canal. Lining the sides are cherry blossom trees. Though the flowers are nowhere to be seen, the green trees are soothing. </div>
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<b>Yasaka Shrine 八坂神社</b></div>
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That's all for day 1 in Kyoto. I would have to say Kyoto is really different from Tokyo, love the nostalgic vibe. All the beautifully preserved shop houses, the majestic shrines and temples and the variety of food omggg It's gonna be fun. </div>
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**Accomodation in Kyoto**</div>
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To save on accomodation, I chose to get a bunk bed in Haruya Hostel which costs 1980yen per night. The hostel is located at Higashiyama Station, which is around 15 minutes walk from Gion district. Initially I was attracted by the fact that the hostel is a 100 year old building. True enough, the hostel's interior kept the traditional Japanese home decor. Wooden staircases, sliding doors and the smell of tatami mats, really gives you a little taste of Japanese homes. But I think the best thing about the hostel is their staffs, super friendly and helpful. When I checked in, the front desk staff took the initiative to provide a local map and explained the various tourist attractions nearby. I got my Kyoto bus pass from the front desk as well. Their attitude is just so nice and kind that I never hesitate to ask them anything. The complaints I have is just the dorm room I stayed in is super small, lack of space and lack of power points. I suggest staying in their tatami rooms which looks more spacious and comfy. </div>
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Maiko on the left is a sweet Tokyo girl and Tinie in the middle is from Malaysia as well!</div>
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So glad that we got to exchange so much thoughts and learned alot about Japan thanks to Maiko. Forever grateful of the two nights of laughter and chats. </div>
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With a bunch of girls, what else can we do? Shop baliaoooo haha I'm sure you must have heard of Shibuya, one of Tokyo's most prominent shopping district. Basically if you see any clips that shows a busy crossing with mega billboards, neon signs and LCD screens embedded on the buildings, you are probably looking at the Shibuya crossing. So for our final day, just gonna explore Shibuya's shopping districts and feel its bustling vibe. </div>
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Before doing all the shopping, gotta take a morning walk, in fact a long walk (because I walked the wrong way LOL), to one of Tokyo's iconic heritage. Meiji Shrine is located next to Harajuku Station. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Do not follow Google maps! It told me to walk from Harajuku to Kita Sando's entrance which is like 3 km away. Just ask the people around and I'm sure they will show you the Harajuku entrance for Meiji Shrine.) </span>Before reaching the main shrine, you would have to walk through a lush forest. All that green trees created a peaceful and soothing atmosphere, the almost 1km walk from the gate till the shrine didn't felt too long. </div>
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and also.... don't miss this heavenly delicious Ice Cream and Cream Puff from <b>Zaku Zaku</b></div>
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Honestly I didn't check what food is popular here, it was that insanely delicious aroma that drew me to the store. </div>
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<b>Soft Serve Ice Cream (450yen)</b></div>
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This my friend, is probably the best cream puff I've ever had in my life. It was so good that I didnt believe it's a cream puff in the first place, it should be one of a kind haha. U might say I'm exaggerating but hey, this was perfect for my tastebuds. The taste, the texture, the smell. Nothing that you can say NO. I don't know what sorcery made this perfectly crunchy, perfectly sweet, perfectly creamy and perfectly fragrant cream puff. I was an idiot to left this photo out from my insta post. </div>
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After shopping, or window shopping in my case, moved on to the main commercial district of Shibuya, which is probably Japan's busiest area. Really people mountain people sea. The Shibuya crossing was truly a sightseeing attraction for people like me, can you imagine a place where you need to stop cars from every sides to allow everyone to cross the road? Imagine the amount of people who are crossing. It truly is a massive crowd and they are a speedy crowd as well. Another interesting sight at Shibuya is the after-work culture. People in their blazers, walking in groups, as the night goes deeper, you'll see groups of them laughing and chatting, some needs extra support to help them walk straight and all this on a Monday night! I'm not sure whether this is a reflection of something good but damnnnnn it's just something to wonder upon. </div>
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There's many choices for food, but in the end, we settled for another dose of Sushi at <b>Kaisen Misakiko 海鲜三崎港 </b></div>
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Next morning, I parted ways with my dear friends and continued my journey to the ancient and beautiful city of Kyoto. It's Day 7 in Japan but Day 1 of me and myself. Can't wait to write haha. </div>
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You've probably realize that the previous few days were trips to nearby cities, have saved our last two days to really experience the bustling metropolitan of Tokyo which I have seen numerous times in anime, comics and even movies throughout my life. Honestly I can tell Tokyo might be a very stressful city to live in, but it's exactly why it is also the heaven of food and entertainment where Tokyoites get to destress. Besides that, checked out some of the iconic landmarks and historical sites. Finally, how could we forget shopping haha</div>
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We bought a 3-day <b>Tokyo Metro Subway Pass</b> which costs 1500yen. (1-day 800yen, 2-day 1200yen) The pass was used for the last 3 full days of our trip. I did find out how much would the tickets fare costs if no pass was used and I can confirm that it is cheaper to use the subway pass given that we use only subways to travel around. But I think the only drawback is that we had to take slightly longer routes for certain journeys in order to fully utilize the pass while there are actually shorter train routes by JR. The subway pass can be bought at the airport but we got ours at Shinjuku's tourist information center. You can also get the passes from Klook if you prefer to pay in SGD. </div>
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Began our day with a morning walk at a public park smack in the middle of the urban city. Ueno Park has a zoo, temples and even museums. Instead of blooming cherry blossoms, the park was all in green. Can't say there's a lot of interesting sights to see, but I genuinely enjoyed walking around the park. I swear I've never walked in a park without sweating until I step foot on this park. The chilly weather, the slightest breeze, the lightly waving trees, the one word I can think of is....<i>舒服 (pleasant) </i>haha We didn't visit the museums anyway, something to do next time :D</div>
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FYI: this is how Ueno Park looks like during cherry blossom season</div>
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Just a short walk from Ueno Park is a market street filled with both locals and tourists. I find this place to be a very convenient place to shop because the shops are concentrated within the two streets and there's pretty much everything, from boutiques to drugstore till super marts. Loads to buy and the prices are much more affordable compared to offerings at Shibuya. Besides that, lots to eat as well. We love it so much that we returned in the evening for dinner and more shopping. </div>
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Colorful bowls of Seafood Donburi for Lunch at <b>Minato Ueno</b></div>
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Address: Japan, 〒110-0005 Tōkyō-to, Taitō-ku, Ueno, 4 Chome−10−17</div>
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Tuna and Fatty Tuna (600yen)</div>
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Probably the most visited temple in Tokyo, a day at Sensoji feels like a fun festival. Exploring the ancient temple grounds, seeing others' sincere prayers, breathing in the awesome aroma of street food and shopping for that special something. </div>
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To add on to our fun day, we got to wear beautiful kimonos to explore this historical site. It really is an experience, to wear the traditional garment of Japan, to try a signature cultural fashion. I don't know why and how, there's this odd magical sense of fun and joy, like 少女心爆发 haha. It's even fun when you have friends together, got this Sailor Moon squad kind of aura haha. Anyways we went to a Kimono rental shop nearby Asakusa station: <a href="https://www.sakuraphotokimono.com/%E5%9C%B0%E5%9B%B3-map/" target="_blank">Sakura Photo Studio</a> and also within walking distance to Sensoji. We chose the cheapest option which includes kimono, bag, tabi socks and also a simple hairdo. If you made reservation on the day before or earlier, it will cost <b>3000 yen</b>, but we paid a surcharge of 500 yen due to only making the reservation on the day itself. </div>
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Before reaching the Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), there's a stretch of shopping street known as <b>Nakamise</b>. Over here, you can find Japan's local products such as Yukata, craft work, snacks and even doraemon toys. Great place to shop for souvenirs. </div>
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One of the memorable things during our day at Asakusa was the kind people who offered to help us take photos. This and the following two photos were taken by a Japanese Ojisan and he was pretty much the director who taught us how to pose LOLLLL </div>
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Another weird yet unforgettable experience: tourists thinking that we were Japanese and requested to take photos with us. This wasn't the only group of people LOL Some asked for selfie as well, some took their DSLR and snapped us from 2 meters away. So if you wanna experience what it's like to be one day superstar, wear a kimono!</div>
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Had loads of fun just enjoying the cool weather, taking photos at all these beautiful buildings, almost couldn't stop clicking the shutter haha. Was so reluctant to return to the kimono rental shop. You might say I'm superficial to be so happy with just taking photos, but it's because we are doing this together, feeling pretty together and smiling together. </div>
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As night falls, time to continue the fun times. Had our dinner and shopped for another few hours at Ameya Yokocho. Went on to shop for some souvenir at Tokyo Station as well. Finally, head back home after a tired day of posing and scrambling through crowds at Sensoji. Back at home, we decided that we need to further unwind as well and I guess we really should experience the Izakaya culture in Japan. So we chose the Izakaya right below our BnB. Just a very small eatery with only 3 tables and several seats by the bar, super cozy. The best part is most of the food taste really good! </div>
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Location: Japan, 〒160-0023 Tōkyō-to, Shinjuku-ku, Nishishinjuku, 4 Chome−12−15</div>
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Some snacks that we had. The photo on the bottom right is Horse meat grilled skewers and honestly, it's not something I'm used to. The horse meat is slightly grilled on the outside while the inside is still raw. There's a super strong smell that is as potent as mutton. I suppose a cooked horse meat will be a better option. </div>
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With the chilly weather, drinking beer that warms the body was such a pleasant experience, even non drinker like me truly enjoyed it. But again, most important is who you are with, the laughter, the chats. Whats even better, you can chat till late night, and go back to home in less than 2 mins and fall asleep like a boss. Everything was perfect, super syok! As I was walking along the streets of our neighborhood, there really are many small Izakaya's around. Sometimes I can't help but to wonder whether they can survive with such a small shop. But what I realize was every Izakaya does have their customers, they have their special offerings, there's no need to become a super famous shop. If I have more budget, wouldn't mind visiting one Izakaya every night haha. </div>
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Syok day and night in Tokyo, next, 24 hours in Tokyo to shop till drop. </div>
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Nature, checked. Amusement, checked. Heritage, checked. What else to be experienced? Guess it's time to have a laid back day at a harbor city. Yokohama is a city south of Tokyo which takes around an hour to reach by train. It's one of Japan's major port cities alongside Tokyo and Osaka. Was looking forward to a day under the sun, doing some street photography at the shopping districts and a stroll along the seaside but unfortunately we were met by the worst weather of our entire trip. It's like the sky watched korean drama and kept crying, wasn't able to visit certain places due to the never stopping downpour. But I guess it's good reason to take things slow and relax.</div>
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<b>Motomachi Chukagai 中华街</b></div>
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Also known as the Chinatown, which was established in the past where many Chinese immigrants traveled to the port of Yokohama. Now it is known for its Chinese restaurant and Chinese themed shops. To be honest, I wouldn't recommend this as a must-go place in Yokohama unless you really really crave Chinese food. We've been eating Chinese food all our lives so this Chinatown didn't really impress us as much. But from what I saw, there's many Japanese in the area and I believe this is the to-go place for their Chinese food fix.</div>
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<b>Pan-fried XiaoLongBao 生煎小笼包</b></div>
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Do try this if you are in Yokohama Chinatown. The skin is slightly thicker than the usual xiaolongbao we have at DinTaiFung, but there's abit of crunch since it's pan-fried. Inside, loads of soup and the meat filling has a heavier taste. </div>
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With the rain pouring hard, we decided to explore a shopping district nearby Chinatown known as the Motomachi Shopping Street. It may look like just a street full of boutiques but there's a classy and upscale vibe to it. It reminded me of the strip in Bangsar, KL. How I wished it wasn't raining coz with the bright sun, this place will surely be a great background for street photography aka 街拍. We made some attempts anyway!</div>
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<b>Chilulu Coffee</b></div>
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I was praying that the rain would stop but there's no sign that it's gonna happen. With another half of our afternoon to spend, we decided to just relax and have a cup of coffee. Boring it may seem but it was my favorite part of the day. Where we just sit down, talk random stuff, swipe our phones, looking back at the photos in the camera and thinking about the things we've seen together. Most importantly, get some rest for my tired feet haha. Limin have found this cafe online where it is reviewed to be an nice and affordable one. Certainly, the crowd in the cafe was a solid proof to that statement.</div>
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Address: 231-0023 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka-ku Yamashitacho 188-12, Japan</div>
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On top of the cafe is Chilulu's hostel. So if you're looking for a place to stay in Yokohama, you may consider here :D </div>
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warm and cozy interior, love the ambience</div>
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<b>Chilulu Hand-Drip Coffee (500yen)</b></div>
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A warm cup of coffee, perfect for the afternoon with rain beating hard outside. But I guess I'm the only one who enjoyed the coffee without any milk or sugar, others find it too bitter.</div>
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Since we're in Japan, gotta check-in at a Pokemon Centre. I'm having a love-hate relationship with this place. There's my favorite Pikachu and friends, there's plush toys, t-shirts and even boxers LOL But...just when I picked up a Pokeball cushion, the price tag gave me a good scare. It's so expensive T T Everything is expensive. So, unless you already prepared money to splurge on Pokemon, don't come to Pokemon Centre. I thought Pokemon Centre will be like a place to experience the life of a Pokemon trainer but in truth, it's just another toy shop :( </div>
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Their specialty is Tuna-kotsu Ramen, which was very intriguing coz we've only had pork broth ramen most of the time. Not that it taste bad, but the fish broth ramen has a very light and clean taste, so I would prefer the pork broth type haha. The Ramen bowls from this store was 1000yen on average. </div>
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If you've read my travelogs, I like to visit heritage sites, or heritage towns in particular. Not because I have any interest in history, but I am always fascinated by buildings that survived through times. The idea that there's a past where I didn't exist but was lived by other people is sometimes surreal. But these ancient buildings feels like a bridge that connects the modern to the past, a monument to convince me that history is real. Before we decided on going to Tokyo, I was trying to convince my friends to visit Kyoto instead because Tokyo seems <strike>too</strike> very modern. As much as I love shopping and eating, I really hope to visit somewhere old, somewhere ancient. But thanks to Mr. Google again, Kawagoe, a city located an hour away from Tokyo was my answer to heritage sightseeing. Got a glimpse of Japan at 200 to 400 years back. </div>
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Kawagoe is a city located in Saitama Prefecture and is accessible via JR trains from Shinjuku Station. The almost one hour train journey brought us to Kawagoe Station. From the station, there's many bus services that brings you to the different sightseeing attractions in Kawagoe. See the sightseeing map <a href="http://www.koedo.or.jp/foreign/english/map/map.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. Due to the limited time we had, we decided to only visit the Kurazukuri zone which is an area of ancient shophouses from Edo-period. Had a great time strolling the old street, checking out the shops and clicking the shutter. Instagrammers, I'm sure you will love this place! Even if you are not into taking photos, Kawagoe is a great place to spend a quiet and blissful afternoon. </div>
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<b>1. Rinkeiji Temple <span style="text-align: center;">莲馨寺</span></b></div>
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<b>2. Nakacho (Kurazukuri Zone)</b></div>
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This is the main street with the old kura houses lining on both sides. You'll find cafes, teahouses, souvenir stores housed in all these beautiful ancient buildings. Kawagoe is also known for sweets and snacks, especially those made from sweet potatoes. Be sure to bring some home, but do note that most of the shops closes by 5pm so do your shopping before that. </div>
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In Edo period, shophouses are built in this architecture style known as Kurazukuri. Black exterior with the signature black tiled roof which is said to prevent fires. </div>
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A beautifully restored shophouse which sells all things Japan. Nostalgic toys, crystals, perfume etc But the stuff they sell is not the main point, the interior of the shop is really pretty and you could really see the structure and style of Kura houses. </div>
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<b>4. Unagi Daikoku </b></div>
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Apparently Unagi Rice is a popular delicacy in Kawagoe. I have always been a big fan, love the soft, greasy and fragrant fish with chewy rice. Found Unagi Daikoku, a restaurant that specializes in this delicacy at the Kashiya Yokocho. The Unagi Rice is probably the most expensive meal I had in Japan but the dining experience in a beautifully restored ancient shoplot with great service <span style="font-size: x-small;">(and we had the whole dining area to ourselves!)</span> was certainly worth it. </div>
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<b>Unagi Don (1933yen)</b></div>
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You have to try this. The Unagi rice that I used to have in MY or SG is usually coated in sweet and thick teriyaki sauce. But this, the grilled eel had minimal soy sauce as seasoning but it doesn't taste any less in fact it has a very rich and satisfying flavor. What a great companion with the soft and chewy rice. Dining is such a joy when you have food like this. </div>
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<b>Yakitori Skewers (297yen)</b></div>
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<b>5. Kashiya Yokocho 菓子屋横丁</b></div>
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<b>6. Toki no kane (Time Bell Tower) </b></div>
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This is a symbolic heritage from Edo-period. From what I've learnt in Osaka's Museum of Living, a typical Edo-period neighborhood will have its bell tower which tells its citizens the time of the day. Even in 200 years ago, reporting time has been done in an efficient way to benefit everyone. Glad to be seeing something that used to be so important. </div>
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Away from the Edo-period and one step into the future. The buildings at Taisho-roman street tend to have more western influence, giving you a glimpse into another era. </div>
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At dusk, the pretty street lights added more charm to the Kura shophouses. Sorry my camera didn't do justice to how mesmerizing the ancient houses looked like. Too bad most of the shops were closed :( I wouldn't mind staying there, find myself a coffee shop and admire these pretty buildings. </div>
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Reluctantly left Kawagoe and head back to Tokyo to visit the tech and entertainment hub. Odaiba is a district on a man-made island, with plenty of shopping malls and technology-related establishments. Apart from fancy shopping malls, the reason why I really wanted to visit Odaiba is because of the mega <b>Gundam statue</b>! Not like I followed any Gundam stories but I really love putting up Gundam models, thought I could buy some in Odaiba haha. But turns out we were at the exactly wrong time to visit. We arrived at Odaiba at 9pm, expecting that a shopping district is usually opened till late. But we were dead wrong, at 9pm, the whole area looks, quiet. Totally nothing like what we saw in Shinjuku. DiverCity, the mall that hosts the Gundam statue was already closed. To add on to my disappointment, the Gundam statue was removed just recently T T and will only return in autumn. Why????!!! Why out of all time you have to remove the statue this year???? Should have double checked on this so don't repeat our mistakes ya! Anyways I suppose the Odaiba area is still a great place to hang out in daylight. Remember to visit early and do check on the updates on the Gundam statues at various travel sites. I didn't take many photos because there really wasn't much to see, hope to visit again in the day. </div>
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At the Odaiba Seaside Park, observed the Rainbow Bridge which connects Odaiba to Tokyo Mainland</div>
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Fuji TV's futuristic headquarters! I remember seeing this in the Jap dramas opening and closing credits. </div>
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Dinner of the night: <b>Mcdonald's Ginger Pork Burger meal (500yen)</b></div>
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Strolling along old streets and enjoying the nostalgic atmosphere was Day 3. Next, rain cannot stop us from a hipster day out. </div>
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OMGGG the moment has finally come, me stepping foot on one of my most dreamed-of places in this whole wide world. Yes call me childish, call me superficial but Disneyland will always be my place to get a dose of happy ever after. </div>
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Tokyo Disneyland is located at the Maihama Station 舞滨駅, easily accessible via the JR trains but it takes around an hour to reach from Shinjuku. Besides Tokyo Disneyland, the Tokyo Disney Resort includes hotels and also the only-in-Japan Tokyo DisneySea. We had a tough time deciding which themepark to go. Tokyo Disneyland is the classic, with the Cinderella castle, the futuristic Tomorrowland and the cute Toontown. Tokyo Disney Sea, just like its name suggest, sounds like an adventurous voyage and it is known to have more thrilling rides. In short, Mr. Google says Tokyo Disneyland is more suitable for families with kids, while Tokyo DisneySea is for the adventurous teens and young adults. So yea, you guessed it right, I'm a kid :D </div>
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Just in case you didn't notice, my ootd is inspired by Belle muahahahahhaha :P</div>
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Five of us kinda agreed that given that both parks are going to be so crowded, might as well choose a place that we could do the thing we love most: Taking Photos :D So we kinda give up on taking rides because every single one of them takes at least an hour to queue. I strongly suspect that everyone in the park has an annual pass, because there's no way you could finish all the rides unless you visit the park several times. FYI, we bought our tickets beforehand via <b><a href="https://www.klook.com/city/28-tokyo/" target="_blank">Klook </a></b>and printed the tickets. Personally I think it's a very convenient method because you would be paying in the price stated in SGD and I've checked that the SGD prices are real time relative to JPY, no mark-ups or whatsoever. So it really does save the effort of converting cash into yen and buying it at the box office. </div>
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Btw we bought our ears beforehand, knowing that the one sold in park will be super expensive. The one on taobao is only S$2 each :D</div>
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Adventureland, a tropical forest themed area where you could live the tales of Lilo and Stitch, Junglebook and Tarzan. </div>
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I guess one of the best things about Tokyo Disneyland is the parade. The music, dance and my favorite Disney characters. So much joy to just see them wiggle their heads and waving their hands. </div>
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The Splash Mountain at Critter Country</div>
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Westernland that brings you back to America's wild wild west era.</div>
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The massive Winnie the Pooh storybook</div>
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As much as I love castles, <b>Toontown</b> has to be my favorite part of the park. I remember watching the classic Mickey Mouse cartoons, with Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Pluto. Walking into Toontown, it really felt those cartoons came to life, like I'm one of those cute little citizens, enjoying the fun-size and colorful life. </div>
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Finally, got to live or at least come close to my princess dream haha. The <b>Fantasyland</b> :) </div>
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Well one of the things that I wanted to do was to ride the carousel, but the ride was closed T T I don't know why and how, but I just couldn't stop admiring the Cinderella castle LOL So sorry for the upcoming spam, I just had to write my own story book. </div>
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After all the queuing and posing, time to put a fullstop to our fairytale and start our food show! One of the things that we really look forward to is to have Sushi in its homeland. Made our way back to Tokyo Station. Nemuro Hanamaru has been reviewed by many as the affordable and delicious sushi bar in Tokyo. As expected, there was a long line and we waited for almost an hour before being seated. Hungry and exhausted, those sushi was really "comfort food". </div>
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The Tokyo Station. As the main transportation hub, it's super busy, super crowded. Made me realize Singapore's rush hour MRT isn't that bad. </div>
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Unlike conveyor belt sushi outlets, all sushi are made upon order. Look at all these man. Whatever I ate in Sushi Express was such a lie, can you see the thickness of the salmon? On the bottom right is blue fin tuna nigiri. I use to think tuna sushi don't have much taste and has a rather hard texture as compared to salmon but this blue fin tuna is soft and fresh with its own unique flavor. </div>
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Really recommend this <b>Hanasaki Crab Miso Soup (345yen)</b>! Unlike the usual salty miso soup, this was well seasoned with the sweet refreshing taste of crab. </div>
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<b>Seared Salmon with Miso (270yen) </b></div>
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Went to the happiest place on earth and had food that is equivalent to happiness and most importantly, doing all these with the people who always make me happy. Next, gonna step back in time and enjoy a quiet yet blissful day. </div>
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First full day in Sushi land and we can't wait to explore the outdoors. Well before our trip in May, our facebook and instagram were bombarded with photos of Japan's beautiful cherry blossoms. So pretty that we were cursing NTU for having exams in April. Part of me prayed that cherry blossoms will continue to bloom till May. Of course, Mr. Google says no. But Mr.Google showed us another alternative which I think has a different beauty as well and coincidentally, we were at the right time to see it. </div>
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<b>The Fuji Shibazakura Festival</b> is an annual event held at the Kawaguchiko, one of the areas surrounding Mt. Fuji. With Mount Fuji at the background, and fields of Shibazakura aka Moss Phlox, it's a pretty sight not to be missed in the month of May. Instagrammable flower beds and also a view of Japan's iconic Mount Fuji, that's like killing two birds with one stone eh haha I knew this is the place we must visit. </div>
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<b>Shinjuku > Kawaguchiko Stn > Fuji Shibazakura Festival Site</b></div>
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We took a highway bus from Shinjuku's Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Railway Station, 3500yen (return fare). The journey takes about 2 hours, great time to get some sleep LOL. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(btw the highway buses have toilets!)</span> Once we arrived at Kawaguchiko station, there's a special counter that sells the Shibazakura Liner tickets from Kawaguchiko Stn to the festival site. The 2000yen bus fare includes return bus journey and the admission fee of the festival which is worth 600yen. And you'll also get a free Shibazakura postcard when you buy the tickets. Find out more about the event at <a href="http://www.shibazakura.jp/eng/access/">http://www.shibazakura.jp/eng/access/</a></div>
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This is what I saw through the windows of the bus, gloomy weather, but there's something peaceful about it. </div>
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Kawaguchiko Station 河口湖駅</div>
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The rustic railway station reminds me of Taiwan T T</div>
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Inside the station is a souvenir shop and a pretty cafe that sells simple snacks and beverage for travelers. </div>
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Got myself a Croquet (200yen) and Black Coffee (370yen) to kickstart the day. </div>
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That's a onigiri in the middle and they made it look like a Mount Fuji. The croquet was awesome T T Crunchy on the outside, warm, fragrant and gooey mashed potato on the inside. Can never forget omggg. Whatever I had in AEON's food department was a lie haha </div>
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After 30 minutes bus ride, we finally arrived at the festival site. Was totally hyped when I saw those vast fields of pink, white and purple. But luck wasn't on our side. Mount Fuji was nowhere to be seen due to the cloudy weather. But, I am actually pretty happy with what I saw too. The thick clouds formed layers of fog that lingers around the surrounding green mountains. The whole place, as if there's some special effects, looks very mystical. If it weren't for the huge crowds, I could convince myself that I landed in a page of a storybook. </div>
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Total of 5 hours bus journey for this, worth it la. Was imagining that Tinkerbell or a pink color SMURF will suddenly appear haha. </div>
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All-natural foggy special effects for your photo. </div>
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Turns out my prayers were heard anyway, there's still a little bit of cherry blossom. </div>
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It's a Matsuri (festival), so of course, there's food and plenty to choose from! Ramen, Udon, Soups, Gyoza and more. With the thick fog, the temperature was around 14 degrees at the moment. Was totally craving for something hot. </div>
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Got myself a Pork Miso Soup (400yen) and Hot Fresh Milk (300yen)</div>
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Perfect for the weather. Love the miso soup with crunchy radish and plenty of chewy pork strips. I guess it was the first time in my life to have steamy hot milk in this cold weather, super syok I have to say.</div>
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After our lunch, did some shopping at the souvenir shop which sells loads of Shibazakura and Mt. Fuji related products. The fog got thicker, it was practically raining and so we head back to the city. </div>
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Ever since we started planning our trip, one of the die die must do things that we agreed with is to try the famous Ichiran Ramen. So this was our itinerary for the night :) Went to the outlet at Shinjuku Central East Exit. Took us some time to find it, the outlet is at the basement and a line of customers along the staircase greeted us. My friends went to the washroom, while I silently queued. After around 30 minutes, I reached the end of the line but my friends were nowhere to be seen. With the usual Malaysian mindset, I told the hostess that the next customer in line could go in first while I wait for my friends to come. But....turns out we aren't allowed to do so and they insisted that I must leave and queue again with the rest of my friends. And to my horror, the line was much longer than when I first queued :( </div>
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<b>Ramen (890yen) with Half Boiled Salted Egg (130yen)</b></div>
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After all those waiting, there's no way the ramen would taste bad I suppose haha. Love the soup and the crunchy noodles but I certainly underestimated the Red Sauce. It is SPICY. Would have been perfect if I opted for a lower level of spiciness. </div>
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After dinner, explored the Kabukicho area. It was a Wednesday night, but damnnn the whole district was super lively with bright lights flashing. We were just randomly checking out the various stores, silently writing our shopping lists in our heads, crossing roads and trying hard to not bump into someone else. Finally we found ourselves at the main Red Light District, filled with curiosity, we kept our eyes wide open and wandered around LOL I saw random guys in the middle of the road who talked to only men. Big bright signs with sexy ladies, and some with men too LOL. It's a weekday, the street was crowded and God knows what they were looking for. It's just an interesting sight to me, the red light district I had in mind is a dim one, but here, it's all neon lights and visually attractive posters and signs. </div>
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Obviously I had nothing much to do over there, coz it is one of the most expensive areas in Tokyo. But it was still great to just take in all those lights, listen to the sounds and feeling the constant movements of the people. </div>
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That's Day 1 in Japan. Next, going to the happiest place on earth and tasting sushi that brings happiness as well. </div>
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Glad to be writing again. Gonna share ALMOST EVERYTHING about my trip to Japan. Just want to pen down the interesting sights and hope it provides some info for you Wanderlust peepo. Actually, I intended to make vlogs, yes just when I finally have the balls to really make one, I discovered that most of the videos that I've taken during my solo trip were only screenshots (because my phone ran out of memory). FML to only realize this now T T I've been grieving all day coz I spent most of my time taking videos and so I don't have much photos to share :( Will try to make the most of what I have here. </div>
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<b>8 - 9 May 2017 Singapore > Bangkok > Tokyo</b></div>
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I stayed for 15D14N in Japan, where the first 7 days were spent in Tokyo with my bunch and the remaining 8 days in Kansai region, alone. (Yay first solo trip checked!) Flew from Singapore to Tokyo and from Osaka back to Singapore via Thai Airways. (Will share more about the flight tickets at the end of the post) Therefore, both departure and return journey includes a overnight stopover at Bangkok Airport. So we pretty much spent an extra day before arriving at our AirBnB in Shinjuku. </div>
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<b>9 May 2017 Narita > NishiShinjuku Gochome </b></div>
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After including the processing fees and all, each of the five of us paid S$182 for 7-Night stay in our AirBnB. That's about S$26 per night. The apartment is at the first floor, but there's no stairs, just a small slope up. Beds are comfy with plenty of blankets to keep you warm. Unlike our house toilets, the toilet and shower room are separated. Shampoo, Conditioner and Shower Cream are provided. The BnB provides its own pocket wifi as well. There's fridge and microwave to store and heat our breakfast. And there's pretty much everything you need from pans to dishes for you to cook. I guess I will only complain about the fact that the TV has only two channels and there's lack of universal adapter, so must bring your own! But again I need to stress the great location, Family Mart, 7-11, Lawson were all within walking distance. Just right below our apartment, there's a few restaurants including an Izakaya and a Indian cuisine restaurant. There's also a laundromat if you need to do your laundry. And again, I like the peacefulness of the area. After going out, walking through the busy crowds of Tokyo, I always feel glad coming back to our quiet neighborhood. </div>
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Four years of university was one hell of a ride. To be honest, I'm really not hardworking haha but I'd still like to call my university life a WORK HARD PLAY HARDER one. And the journey was a joyful and memorable one thanks to many awesome people whom I can call true friends and these four are part of them. We've probably spent tonnes of hours seeing each other doze off during lectures, complain (or compliment *winkwink*) certain professors, dread about upcoming deadlines and dripping sweat to rush for an assignment. Well of course there's hours of lunch time at the same canteen, occasional dinner dates with yummy food, every now and then karaoke sessions to destress, but I guess it's time for us to really just purely enjoy and to celebrate surviving university, from the beginning till the end, TOGETHER. 一直都觉得,毕业旅行,就是要和从开始到终点都不曾离开的那几个死党去,才有意义。</div>
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This post is just to briefly share where we've been to and the memories we've made. And of course must showcase yixia my pretty ladies' photos. Personally I really do think Tokyo is a great place for an all-girls trip. Hope this post will give you guys some ideas on your next BFF trip. (will post detailed itineraries in later posts)</div>
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<i>Location: Shibazakura Festival at Lake Kawaguchiko 富士芝樱祭 @河口湖</i></div>
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<i>Location: Chilulu Coffee, Yokohama 横滨</i></div>
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I have to say I am very very happy to be traveling with this bunch. It was exactly the kind of grad trip I wanted. I'm not looking for some thrilling adventure, some out of the box thing to do. Just want to wake up in the morning, dress up nicely, look into the mirror together, eat our breakfast and head out for a day of enjoyment, filled with random chats and laughter, come home at night complaining about our tired feet and go to sleep with anticipation of the next day. Grateful that we could discover beautiful sights together, eat delicious food together, find a train platform together, stare at good-looking guys together and walk through the rain together. Thank you girls for making this happen and all the effort in planning the trip :D</div>
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From the first day of university till the end of our graduation trip was a total of 32, 952 hours. Being away from home, God knows how many hours I have spent with the four of them and how much support they have given me to remind myself that I am not alone. We may not see each other everyday, we have different priorities in life, but I'm grateful whenever my Fb chat rings, whenever I see stickers flood the chat, whenever they mention my name in the conversation. I know I'm not a good friend so thanks for putting up with my attitude. From the bottom of my heart, I hope you girls will be blessed with good things and great people in the future.</div>
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They say it doesn't matter where you go, as long as you are with the right people. 再无聊的地方,有了对的人,就是一段值得回忆的旅程。If you can, just go for a trip with your closest friend and I guarantee you will know each other so much better. You might even know yourself better too. Don't wait liao, go travel ba!</div>
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Haven't been updating and yes you know why. BUSY. </div>
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Anyways!! Had a sudden urge to start writing again despite still being in the BUSY mode with assignments due in the following week. Really wanna express my thoughts for the movie I've been waiting with anticipation. </div>
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I shall skip the synopsis part. I suppose everyone knows the classic story. This remake retells the tale with beautiful Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as Beast, whom has the most mesmerizing blue eyes hehe.<br />
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To be very honest, I wasn't expecting this to be like WOW despite having much anticipation, coz after all, we know the story inside out. What could have made it better? But the truth is, this live version was such a joy to watch, truly engaging and it felt like the fairytale was true as it can be, like seriously. Initially, when I first watched the trailer, well part of me was shocked by the appearance of the antiques haha. No big-eyed Lumiere, no cherry lips Mrs. Potts, it just seemed, less cute. But oh well, I have certainly underestimated the power of CGI. The movements, the talking of all the servant-turned antiques was incredible. And this is the most amazing thing I find in this remake. Cogsworth hopping will be the cutest antique clock that you'll ever see haha. And Lumiere, now alot more mischievous and charming. I'm in love with a candlestick now haha. The interactions between these antiques was so adorable.<br />
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The remake tells a lot more story of every character, yes including the antiques, Gaston and Lefou. Compared to the animated version, there was so much more emotions conveyed by every word they say, every action they do. Gaston went from just a terrible and self-centered man to an evil sinister in this remake. But I guess I really like how they presented the Beast's side of the story in this remake. There was so much more layers to his character in this remake. It was him who made my eyes teary throughout the movie and in this remake, his love for Belle was so much more sincere and before you know it, your heart strings have been tugged. When he said "You'll Always Have a Way to Look Back on Me" I'm already tearing up T T Evermore was an awesome song for Beast. Also, they did talked about the past of Beast and Belle. How did they end up as who they are.<br />
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<i>Music</i><br />
The originals were still as enchanting as ever. Be Our Guest was my 2nd favorite score in this remake haha. It's just so whimsical and the visual effects complimented the fun and cheerful lyrics. My favorite is Evermore, which is a new score and like I've mentioned before, Beast really deserved this song to tell his story. Another newly added song which I like was Days in the Sun, again, another beautiful music, which expressed so much hope and feelings of the antiques.<br />
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Everything was beautiful and it stayed true to the original story but the live action version was definitely more magical. Gosh I need to stop raving about the antiques haha. The ballroom dance scene was a magnificent sight. The architecture, the majestic interiors, the twinkle lights and the best part was really how Belle's dress flowed around omggggg. Just so gorgeous and dream-like.<br />
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Well as amazing and exceeding expectations it may seem, I still wished there was a little bit more. To me, Beauty and the Beast was about looking beyond the surface and never be afraid to be who you really want to be on the inside, which is why I love Belle so much haha. But just thought this remake kind of missed the second part. It still remained as a story about a girl who fell in love with a Beast, but there wasn't much about how Belle proved herself to be a fearless young lady. After all she said "I want so much more than they've got planned". Just thought the movie could have inspired more people out there to chase their dreams. Oh well, I'm just nitpicking, it's still an awesome movie. Wouldn't mind a second time in the cinemas.<br />
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To fans of the original, if you want to experience the movie once again, in ways that will arouse so much of your emotions, you have to watch this! But I believe, you have already did haha. To those who've never seen, Beauty and the Beast 2017 will be a fun, enchanting and enjoyable movie to cheer you up and to remind you of something you always knew, Beauty Lies Within.<br />
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Still can't get over how magical the movie was and I had to count on my Beauty and Beast playlist and THIS coming video to suppress my desire to run to the cinemas now haha. Can't wait for the small-screen version so that I could relive those moments. Sharing this Oculus 360 degree video of Be Our Guest "Rehearsal Version".<br />
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Date of the Day! Had a wholesome Korean dinner and a great catch up!</div>
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Was strolling around City Hall and the CHIJMES is still one of my favorite places to visit. So pretty!</div>
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OOTD, was trying to dress recreate Belle's blue pinafore look.<br />
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Just started my final semester of uni after a 3 weeks break back at home. Most of the time I was just slacking at home, but lucky enough was able to go out for a day trip with two highschool friends! Went all the way to Tanjung Sepat, a small sea side town in between Sepang and Banting. Can't say it's a very touristy place, but if you just want to take your eyes off the concrete jungle in KL and instead look at green plantations, kampung style houses and gloomy beaches, here's where you can go. And trust me some of the places here are totally instagrammable. :) </div>
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Gonna share our itinerary and our experience of this small town. But before that, really into video making now after my first video for Batam, here's a video to show you things to do, food to eat and places to go in Tanjung Sepat!<br />
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We left PJ at around 9 and arrived at Tanjung Sepat at about 10.30am, went straight to our first destination. </div>
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1. Ah Hock Seafood Bak Kut Teh 亞福海鮮肉骨茶</h3>
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Thought of having the famous Bak Kut Teh for brunch but turns out we were too late to reach and the boss told us that they ran out of pork for Seafood Bak Kut Teh. First bad news of the day :( but the boss went on to recommend us a fried fish fillet dish and mix pork soup. Few moments later, one of the bosses came to us again and offered us Seafood Bak Kut Teh with Pig Tail Meat instead. Basically Seafood Bak Kut Teh is just Bak Kut Teh with plenty of prawns, sotong (squid) and fish fillet. </div>
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To be plain honest, the Bak Kut Teh taste good but I cant tell the difference between this seafood version and the normal one LOL. Like many Klang Bak Kut Teh, it has a very strong Dang Gui taste. And I was more in love with the pig tail which is super soft haha. The pork soup is gooood, with yummy pork balls and even pig blood, feels very refreshing hehe. The fish paste is super bouncy, your teeth can just cut through, and crunch it. Love the fried fish fillet dish thanks to its strong cilantro flavor. </div>
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Address: Lot 2260, Lorong 7, Jalan Besar,Tanjung Sepat</div>
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Opening Hours: 6AM -12.30PM</div>
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**Please go as early as possible**</div>
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2. Wishing Trees and Wishing Well near Lovers Bridge</h3>
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The famous Lovers Bridge of Tanjung Sepat is no longer around. But the local specialty shop is still there. The wishing trees together with many displays of old school antiques like bicycles, kerosene lamps and wine barrels are still attracting many visitors. Well to be honest the displays feels abit all over the place, but oh well, it's still fun to see all these ancient stuffs. </div>
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Address: 21, Jalan Senangin 1, Taman Tanjung, 42800 Tanjong Sepat</div>
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The store sells many old school treats like these candies and lollipops. </div>
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3. Rainbow Walkway and Twin Towers of Tanjung Sepat</h3>
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So when we were at the Wishing Trees, a man gave us a flyer that introduces attractions in Tanjung Sepat. Turns out the man was the boss of the shop and he was recommending us to this new place and gave us directions. We followed the instructions by the boss and just a few minutes drive away, we found a place which is 70% similar to the place at the Lovers Bridge. The same twin tower of wine barrels, the same displays of antiques. Seems to me the boss is trying to move all attractions to this new place. But there's some new elements like the rainbow walkway below. Though kinda dirty, but it does make a photo prettier hehe. And you can actually walk down to the beach (if you don't mind your shoes going dirty). </div>
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Lovers bridge is not around and we were delighted to find out that there's a similar bridge at the back of Ganofarm Homestay. I guess we are somehow lucky and unlucky. Unlucky because the bridge that stretches out to the sea is blocked from access. However there seems to be like some construction going on right next to the bridge, lucky we were still able to go past those and step on the still-available part of the bridge. Don't miss the chance to take pretty photos to update your instagram!<br />
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After all the sun, time for some rest and we went to the tourist-filled Lorong 4 with many kopitiams, food carts and specialty stores. But the main star here is definitely the famous Hainanese pau shop, Hai Yew Heng. Turns out they don't serve ready-to-eat pau but only has the frozen version. So we picked up some to bring home. And my favorite has to be the Mui Choy pau, love the strong flavors and the pau skin was really fluffy, not like your usual pau that is often too dense and starchy! While waiting for the Pau, we had Kopi and Fishballs at the kopitiam opposite the pau store. </div>
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Address: 405 Lorong 4, Jalan Pasar, 42800 Tanjung Sepat</div>
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Sort of like a rival of Hai Yew Heng, this pau store offers more variations and it's has seats for dine-in customers. But gotta mention that the kopitiam itself was pretty much invaded by loads of flies. Really disgusted initially, but oh well, as long as they dont touch my food. </div>
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Gotta say I am very impressed with the paus! Personal favorite is the Yam Pau. I thought it would be some sweet pau like our usual Red Bean Bun but it has this savory flavor that taste awesome together with the crunchy pau. The Rice Wine Chicken is also delicious, it's abit like XiaoLongBao due to the hot gravy inside. But the gravy sinks into the fluffy pau skin and makes it so delicious!! </div>
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By 4.00pm, we've pretty much finished exploring Tanjung Sepat town, we've decided to head to Morib Beach instead which takes around 20 minutes drive. There's quite a lot of visitors and you see people playing with roller skate, flying kites and kids driving mini cars. There's also a food court nearby where you can enjoy food or just take a coffee break. It was still low tide when we first reached, many visitors went down the beach and many walked as far as 500m i think. But around 5.30pm, the tide starts rising rapidly and you get a different view. </div>
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The sun was shining brightly, but there's abit of breeze, so it's not too hot afterall. We were just chilling out, staring into the sea, listening to the waves, and I almost fell asleep haha. And with that, we ended our exploration. </div>
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Again, I really recommend this place for anyone who wants to have a break with friends but doesn't want to go too far from KL. Well I guess we moved pretty fast, but you can always take things slowly, try out more food stalls in the area and explore the many temples around, I swear you can totally temple-hop over here. Or you can go to Sepang or Banting once you're done with Tanjung Sepat. </div>
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The #PauSquad. Thanks KaiLeong for offering to drive the total 3 hours worth of road. Thanks Miu for being the cheerful companion who made sure no moment was boring, and for taking pretty photos that I've featured int he video! To be honest, I don't think I've talked that much with them while we were still in school. Really grateful that they still keep in touch. I've always enjoyed my annual meetups with Miu to explore and also catch up with each other. Glad that we're still doing this and I can't wait for our next trip!</div>
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My 3 weeks break was over and it's time to face the last but definitely not least final semester of my university life.<br />
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Visited Orchard Road several times in the previous month to check out the Christmas Illuminations. Awesome night outs with some delicious treats with the dear friends. Here's some recent food finds to share with you guys!</div>
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Lady M is no new name to locals, this outlet at Orchard Central have always caught my eye whenever I visit Orchard Road in the past. I like how it has floor length windows which gives a view of the bustling and happening Orchard Road, while you can sit back and enjoy yummy mille crepe with your friends. Honestly, I don't shop at Orchard malls, so a place like THIS, would be perfect for a day out with friends. </div>
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At the rather quiet corner of Ngee Ann City is this Japanese restaurant where you'll see almost every table has a plate of sashimi. Gotta say this is not your usual sushi bar, forget the usual salmon nigiri or oyako don, the menu has many interesting dishes. I guess sashimi or aburi seems to be the main star, there's literally a sushi bar, with all the fresh looking sashimi cuts on display. It's abit pricey though, but not disappointing at least. </div>
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Just a short review, finally get to try the much raved haidilao hotpot that has attracted long waiting lines. I've heard they have the best service but turns out, I feel extremely uncomfortable because of this "best service" haha, really not use to it. But gotta say the staffs are very very friendly and it really does give a better dining experience. Love the wide range of sauces, I personally love the mushroom sauce hehe. The soup were great too, personally prefer the tomato soup base over the mushroom one. Three of us spent around<b> S$120 </b>which includes one serving of pork belly and one serving of black pork, plus some veggies, mushrooms, fish paste, deep fried fish skin. And also, we ordered three servings of the House Made Noodles, which comes with a live noodle making show LOL. We were stuffed when we left. </div>
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Business Hours: 10.30am to 6am<br />
For more Haidilao Outlets: <a href="http://www.haidilao.com/sg/">http://www.haidilao.com/sg/</a><br />
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<br />Carmen JWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08625868494371525156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28730088.post-91618486675820376262017-01-02T01:36:00.001+08:002017-01-03T13:37:36.156+08:00Batam Trip! My first ever travelogue on YoutubeHey all, Happy New Year! Just wanna share a travelogue of my trip to Batam, Indonesia 2 weeks ago. Batam has always been my list of to-do things ever since I started studying in SG. I remember saying "let's go batam" for N times but nothing was ever done. Only in the final year that we have time for this haha.<br />
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It's a short getaway after our finals, 2 days 1 night with good food, massage and good beds to sleep on, which is the most important thing haha.<br />
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Since transportation in Batam is one of our main concern, we've decided to book a tour where transportation for place to place will be covered. Plus the tour guide allowed us to arrange our itinerary. However they did slot in tours to some local stores, but it wasn't that bad, just 3 stores if I remember correctly. Here's what's included:<br />
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1. Three meals: Seafood Lunch, Seafood Dinner, Buffet Breakfast<br />
2. 60 minutes massage at Viva 89 Spa<br />
3. Stay at Batam View Resort (beach resort with golf and pool)<br />
4. Return Ferry Tickets from Harbourfront to Batam Centre Terminal (It's the comfy type of seats)<br />
5. Private tour guide service on Day 1<br />
6. Ferry Terminal transfer from resort on Day 2<br />
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All these for S$142 per pax, pretty good deal I suppose. Adding on to the additional expenses (shopping + 2 meals + tipping), total damage was around S$170<br />
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Here's our Day 1 tour itinerary:<br />
Harbourfront -- Batam Ferry Terminal -- Breakfast at Morning Bakery -- Layer Cake Factory (free sampling of one small box) -- Two local stores (not worth mentioning) -- Seafood Lunch at LOVE Seafood -- Massage -- Shopping at BCS Mall -- Check in at Resort (we asked for a takeaway dinner and had it in our room) <br />
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Day 2 was just exploring the beach and outdoors.<br />
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Here's some of my thoughts for the trip:<br />
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A local kind of breakfast, seafood lunch and dinner, and a breakfast with wide variety of delicious treats!! I don't have photos of our dinner, but it was really good. Should have asked the tour guide for its address. There were crabs, fish fillets, chicken, a super aromatic Tom Yam soup and more. For the buffet breakfast, the hotel does serve a wide range of food, both western and local, there's like 6 types of bread to start with haha. Having breakfast within a comfy ambience, exactly how a vacation should be haha. <br />
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Really Recommend this Laksa from Morning Bakery</div>
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I know it looks not exactly appetizing, but it taste really good. The laksa is less thick than usual laksa, it's abit like a combo of chicken soup + curry. Plus the chewy noodles captures all the gravy, super yummy. </div>
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Morning Bakery is a family-friendly cafe that has both a bakery and also sells local dishes. There's Bingsu as well LOL. Prices are reasonable. We had Lontong, Laksa and Rojak. Rojak is worth trying as well, the peanut sauce taste very very different from what we have in Malaysia, super thick and fragrant. </div>
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Our Lunch!! All these for 6 person! Fish, Scallops, Prawns, Squid, Crabs and that snail-like thing which I don't know its name haha. But the only disappointing thing is that they prepared the food too early and all the dishes turned cold. Personal favorite is the scallop and the snail-like thing. </div>
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It's quite an ulu place I believe, we got to enjoy some really serene countryside scenery while we were on our way to the restaurant. </div>
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Kampung Tua RT. 02 / RW. 10, </div>
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Shop: Cheap cheap Tim Tam and Laurier</h3>
I swear I was totally wrong to not bring more money for this trip. Seriously did not expect snacks and sanitary pads to be THIS cheap, is like half the price of what I pay in MY or SG. Our tour guide was right, we should've just borong (wholesale) all the sanitary pads haha. Btw we bought all these at BCS Mall's JC Supermarket. It is much cheaper over here than the Batam Centre Mega Mall (at Ferry Terminal).<br />
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Our 战利品, Our treasures haha </div>
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Stay: Next, our accomodation at Batam View Resort!</h3>
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Seriously I wasn't expecting anything too comfy. I can't remember when was the last time I slept on such comfy beds with double blankets and many fat pillows haha. Rooms have fridge, kettle and a selection of TV channels and not to forget fresh towels and complimentary soaps and shampoo haha (Cheap Aunty soul). The first photo shows the view from our room. The resort has a wide range of facilities as well, there's an elegant lobby, with their own lounge and restaurants. The swimming pool is pretty big, and there's literally a poolside bar. </div>
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TRUE STORY: The bed was so comfy that I couldn't fall asleep on my hostel bed on the next night. </div>
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The beach is just a short distance away from the resort, well just a pretty small stretch. Well don't expect emerald waters and powdery sand. It's not a very clean one as well. But oh well, I just need some sun and sea haha. </div>
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Glad to be wrapping up my sem 2 with this trip with my favorite girls. Final sem is coming, abit sad but I'm looking forward to our grad trip! Happy New Year 2017<br />
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Well in summary, this is a year of learning things that you can't find on textbooks, a year of realizing who stays and who goes, a year of transition from student to working-adult-to-be. The year began with me saying Goodbye to my precious memories and friendships in Taiwan. Coming back to my most loved family and friends, the distance does make the heart grow fonder. Then there's mundane classes, complicated with the stressful search for internship. And this year, I started working part time in school, thought my bank balance will go up but I'm just a total failure in saving money haha. End of the semester, bid farewell to some of my closest seniors, who have been very kind to me. Internship was definitely the best thing that happened this year, no regrets. Initially I felt like a fish out of the water, but I got to explore the earth's ecosystem at least, I guess I went back to the sea with better gills and fins? I'm grateful of the mistakes I've made, and the people who corrected me. Then there's the beginning of final academic year. Not as hectic, still get to meet up with friends every now and then, and our conversations weren't about school or CCA, but were always centered around the word "future". I had many doubts and fears about that as well, but God has been kind to me. Continued to learn Korean, joined a case challenge for the first time as well. And there's FYP, which I kinda dread at first, but it has been a very fun experience, thanks to my two zai teammates. Thanks for guiding the blur-blur me, and I really appreciate our chit-chat sessions. FYP is something to look forward to thanks to you two!<br />
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And this year, I'm grateful that I get to meet up more with my maternal grandma, feels good to be with family. Feeling extremely grateful whenever I can go to JB to visit my cousins, aunty and uncles. Anyways, most importantly, I'm grateful of such a fruitful year, while my family stays healthy :) Thank God!!<br /><br />Happy New Year people! Appreciate and be happy!<br />
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With an opposite vibe against the Hare, is <b>The Workshop Cafe and Bar by Gran Fiesta</b> in Mount Austin as well. The dimly lit interior with metal chairs, kinda like some secret society meeting ground haha. Forgive me, I forgot the name of what I ordered. But I would love to recommend this place if you love burgers and always find other shops offering too small of a portion. </div>
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31, Jalan Mutiara Emas 8,<br />
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Another semester gone and it's my final winter break :( Back at home sweet home now and it kills me to think that I wouldn't be able to come back as frequent as I wish. #hardtruthsofworkinginaforeignsoil To you people who are staying with your parents, be grateful and treasure your precious moments together.<br />
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On Christmas Day, I went to visit my granma who suffered a stroke recently. Saw her small figure, lying on the white bed, with tubes attached to her nostrils. She can be heard but none of us can understand her. But she still smiled when I look into her eyes. And at that moment, there was an instant surge of sorrow mixed with joy that made me almost teared up. Part of me feels sad for her condition, lying on a bed facing four walls and no one to talk to most of the time. Especially for a woman who has been so vocal all her life. There was nothing I can do for her. But at the same time I just feel grateful that she's still alive and smiling at me, she's been so brave and strong, and she's been making good progress in recovery. Just hope she will be able to recover asap and return home for CNY. We may not have one of those super-close granma-granchildren relationship, but she's still my dad's mother, without her, there's no me, can't wait to hear her calling my name again. But at the end of the day, all I could think of is to Thank God for His blessings, how He's been looking after my family despite me being away from them. Thank you and Thank you. :)<br />
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Had our dinner at <u><b>The East Bureau </b>@Marina Square.</u> If you know Supply and Demand at Esplanade, you will find them having similar style though different concept, yes they are from the same team. Was initially intrigued by their menu, which has many spin-offs of Asian dishes, especially Southeast Asian ones. In fact my group of girls actually prefer Asian food over Western, so this place was perfect haha. The ambience has a similar vibe to Supply and Demand, but more traces of Eastern elements. By the way they called it Rooftop Dining and we initially reserved an outdoor table, but we changed our minds due to the heat and to be honest, there wasn't much (nice)view to take in, the surrounding skyscrapers blocked most of the cityscape. </div>
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<b>Lychee Martini Infused Sweet and Sour Pork -- S$ 13</b></div>
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<b>The Jakarta Post (Chicken) -- S$18</b></div>
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After that, we explored around the area and ended up at Esplanade. Bought a cake beforehand and we were looking for a place to savor the cake. Found this pretty little cafe called <u><b>Suzette</b> at Esplanade</u> mall. But gotta say we were very paiseh, the cafe has like a wide range of cakes on shelf and we shamelessly brought our cake into the cafe haha. But the staff was nice enough to let us eat our own cake. We ordered coffee drinks instead. The cakes from the cafe look really good though, definitely gonna try it some day. And the ambience of this little cafe is so dreamy, pretty and cosy.<br />
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One Table, 5 Chairs. All we need to chat like there's no tomorow haha. </div>
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<b>The East Bureau</b><br />
Modern Pan Asian Restaurant & Bar<br />
6 Raffles Boulevard<br />
#03-03 (Rooftop Garden)<br />
Marina Square<br />
Singapore 039594<br />
Website (Menu): <a href="http://theeastbureau.com.sg/menu/">http://theeastbureau.com.sg/menu/</a><br />
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<b>Suzette</b><br />
Esplanade Mall,<br />
8 Raffles Avenue #01-13,<br />
Singapore 039802<br />
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/suzettesg/">https://www.facebook.com/suzettesg/</a><br />
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<u>Mugging time starts...</u><br />this blog will be dead for at least another 3 weeks, can't wait to continue writing. Have so much more to share hehe. </div>
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<i><b>Dedicating this post to the people who made my 23rd Birthday special.</b></i></div>
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Well I never think that friendship is only real when that person celebrates your birthday, but if they do, you do know that these people do care about you :)</div>
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To be plain honest, after four years, you kind of know who stays and who don't. I know it very well that I'm not a very nice person to deal with haha, so wasn't expecting much. On the other hand, I dread birthdays coz my parents will be asking me if there's anyone to celebrate with me and I always had a set of lies in my head to tell them or else it kills me when they start the "it's okay, you still have us" kind of talk. Grateful that I don't have to lie to them coz there's still people who do wanna make my day special woohoo. And many thanks to people who wished me even though I did not put my birth date on FB.</div>
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Living on earth for 23 years, not sure if there's any meaning to celebrate but it's a time where I really feel I've grown up. Not sure by how much, but I feel like I can finally accept the fact that I'm an independent adult. Last 2 years, I'm still like a whiney little kid, enjoying college life, outing till late night, join this join that, trying to live a happening and fulfilling life but beneath those was a fear of growing up, fear of the realistic world, fear of a life with uncertainties and the fact that I am going to be alone to face all these. But in the past year, I'm grateful that God has given me so much strength, showed me to awesome people, giving me great experiences. Of course it wasn't all smooth sailing, I've cried a few times, but the falls really do make me stronger and ultimately reminds you that nothing is too bad that you can't live with it. And to add on, I have a loving family who supports me, friends who sends their kind words and give you help when you need it. It's the last birthday in Uni, and graduation is coming soon, if there's any reason to be sad, I guess it will be saying goodbye to this bunch of friends T T Not sure if we're still gonna be as close as we are now, but I'll always treasure the memories we had, every joy you guys gave to me hehe... Thanks people!!</div>
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Early Birthday Dinner with the Wonder Girls @The East Bureau, will be doing a review with more photos soon. Great night out with the girls with Real Talk haha. </div>
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It was a joint celebration with our prettiest mummy, who we both have the same birth month. Had a delicious Matcha Tiramisu Cake by Ma Mere Boulangarie@Marina Square. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Can't help but to notice I'm so bald)</span></div>
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Few days later, this bunch surprised me again on my birthday. Thanks for spending the time to treat me coffee and cakes! Simple things to make me happy. This bunch has been with me for every birthday I had in NTU, feeling grateful to spend the last one with them too. Love you all long time. </div>
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Followed by surprise visit from The Brow, I swear I really didn't expect you all to come (and hence the cui face). You guys must be so busy at this period. and they brought gift summore omgggg...Really appreciate it :) Great doing a short catch up with the bunch. Finals and Job Hunt jiayou arrr!!!!</div>
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Once again, thanks to the bunch and also people who wished me. Not sure what I can do for you guys, but I'm always hoping the best for you all. To my Uni friends especially, hope everyone prepare well for Finals and for the ones on job hunt, I really pray that everyone finds the perfect door to the future! To my granma, uncle, aunties and cousins in JB! Didn't forget you all lar, thanks for providing me a second home whenever I wanna escape Pulau NTU. Thanks for letting me Eat, Play, Sleep so well at your place haha. Really means a lot to a person who can't go home often :( </div>
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And to my mom, it's your 受难日, thanks for tolerating this evil kid who always make you cry for 23 years. My dad, I know you don't say it, but thanks for pouring so much love and treating me like a princess through your actions. My brother, thanks for taking care of dad and mum while I'm away from home, and being the silently supportive figure on many little things, hope you realize your dreams soon! Just hope you three continue to stay healthy and be happy! </div>
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Oh yeah, my way of celebrating 23rd hehe, uploaded a cover video for the first time! Can't say it's really a cover though, coz it's not a song that I can sing well haha, but more like just to use this song to share some motivational message to people around me. It's a song by Soda Green 苏打绿 named 你在烦恼什么 What's Trobuling You? Every line of the lyrics gave me so much motivation. I guess at 23, we are all entering a phase with lots of frustrations and challenges in life, just hope my friends can stay positive and live life with joy! </div>
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From the song: 时间从来不回答,生命从来不喧哗, 就算只有片刻我也不害怕。</div>
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