[BELGIUM] Brussels Flower Carpet Festival 2018

Brussels is well known for its delicious handmade chocolate but not many know that it also hosts flower carpet event every two years in the heart of the city, Grand Place! I visited Brussels on 18th August 2018, just in time for the flower carpet event in year 2018 (16 – 19th August).

3D2N Compact Itinerary in Kanto Region (Tokyo, Yokohama & Kawazu)

Kanto region is most famous for its megalopolis, Tokyo. But if you plan it right, you can still see the highlights of Tokyo and explore out of Tokyo since Japan is so well connected with fast trains. I managed to go to Yokohama (half-an-hour-train away from Tokyo) and even watch the Kawazu Sakura at Kawazu (2-hours-train away from Tokyo) in just 3 days. It sounds crazy but it’s totally doable!

[JAPAN] My Day Trip to Kawazu, The Best Place to View Early Cherry Blossom in Japan

Kawazu-zakura is a sakura variety that blooms early and stays in bloom for a month. Its name originated from Kawazu, a town located on Izu Peninsula, approximately 160-minutes train away from Tokyo. Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival usually takes place annually from early February to early March.

[JAPAN] Tokyo - My First Experience Staying in a Capsule Hotel

Capsule Hotel is a unique type of hotel developed in Japan and I decided to give it a try for my last night staying in Tokyo. The capsule hotel I chose is Tokyo Nihonbashi Bay Hotel. It is conveniently located a 2-minute walk from B1 Exit of Nihombashi Subway Station and a 7-minute walk from JR Tokyo Station.

[JAPAN] Tokyo - First Avenue Tokyo Station

First Avenue Tokyo Station is a shopping strip attached to Tokyo Station via the Yaesu Underground Central Exit. It has three sections: Okashi Land, Ramen Street and Character Street. The most popular is Character Street featuring favourite characters like Hello Kitty, Studio Ghibli, Ultraman, Doraemon, and etc.

[JAPAN] Kitte and Tokyo Station

Tokyo Station is the main intercity rail terminal in Tokyo. To get the best view of Tokyo Station, head over to the rooftop of Kitte building. Kitte is the name of a redeveloped part of the old Tokyo Central Post Office building opposite of Tokyo station.

[JAPAN] Yokohama Minato Mirai 21

Located along the waterfront, Minato Mirai 21 is the new city center of Yokohama. The best time to visit is before the sun sets so that you get to see the modern cityscape of Yokohama during the day and the amazing night view of the city when it’s lit up in bright colourful lights.