Arigato gozaimasu mashita Tokyo san!
*BACKDATED 20TH JAN TO 27TH JAN 2018
; 7 days of extraordinary Japan trip in Tokyo. First of all the weather is a stone COLD killer. It was negative 2 degrees. I can only last for about 10 minutes and thats it i would go in the malls to catch up with the heat. Finally, I have arrived at the most famous crossed junction known to the world and the world of entertainmernt called Shibuya Crossed Junction. Exactly where #Hollywood make its movie called Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift.
@ Mount #Fuji shopping mall, 2 hours drive from Tokyo
; It was supposed to be a day at Mount Fuji however it was too cold and snowing even winter flakes wasn't giving any chance for us to see the glimpse of the famous snow mountain. My bus tour guide brought us to a nearby grand mall near to Mount Fuji. Even the signboards are giving away.
; I can barely feel my face as it was numb. This snowy weather as its lowest temperature of negative 5 degrees now. But wow look at the surroundings you already felt in Europe but actually you're still in Asia continent.
; The best chocolate banana crepe i ever had. Well it seems legit to eat this at this extreme cold weather to heat yourself up.
@ Sensoji Temple and Street shops, Asakusa, Tokyo
; To the most historical and ancient place in Japan. Known as the biggest buddhist temple. The legend says that in the year 628, two brothers fished a statue of Kannon, the Goddess of mercy. Out of the Sumida river, and even though they put the statue back into the river. It always returned to them. Consequently, Sensoji was built nearby the Goddess of Kannon. The temple was completed in 645, making it Tokyo's oldest temple.
; Homemade Japanese green tea ice cream. Cost me S$2. Ridiculously nice!
; Of cos, there is always a Halal section. Which is like 2 or 3 stalls out of the 100. This over here sells local snacks or crackers home made Japanese.
; I was told by these 2 ladies that they actually went to a studio and rent this Kimono costumes for about 2 - 3 hour. It a whole package of S$100 plus with full proper make ups, traditional costume with bags, wooden slippers. Right side is Japanese and left is Korean.
@ Tokyo Camii Mosque, Yoyogi-Euhara
; What inside of Tokyo Camii mosque. Well to me its not that big cos i've seen bigger inner space but this one has a very nice interior decor that looks newly renovated from the way i see it. Featuring that very expensive chandellier.
; Tokyo subway station is so confusing that you gotta look at its colour and lines properly. Too many of them crossed each other.
@ Halal #Gyumon, #Shinjuku, Tokyo.
; So I went to Shinjuku to try out that famous wagyu steak
that is cow beef locally bred in Japan. One of the few Halal certified Japan restaurant. It looks small but felt homely. With a very huge Halal word and its logo. Welcoming muslims around the world with a peace of mind.
; So basically we gotta grilled the meat by ourselves. Charcoal placed in flower concrete pots.
; So I ordered a combo package. Consisting sliced of whole wagyu meat mixed with sliced lamb rack, rice, salad, sweet thick soya sauce and mango juice. Perfect meal for dinner. All that together cost me $55
@ Tokyo #Disneyland, #Maihama, Tokyo
; Finally a shot with Goooooooofffyyyyy
@ Tokyo Disneyland Cruise Boat, Maihama, Tokyo
; So we go for a late dinner date after that amazing introduction at Disneyland. She decided to wear that mickey mouse hat ( Which is akward ) but its ok its expensive anyway, S$20 for that. Beat that
@ #Shibuya crossing, The famous #Tokyo Drift crossed junction
; It was supposed to be a day at Mount Fuji however it was too cold and snowing even winter flakes wasn't giving any chance for us to see the glimpse of the famous snow mountain. My bus tour guide brought us to a nearby grand mall near to Mount Fuji. Even the signboards are giving away.
@ Sensoji Temple and Street shops, Asakusa, Tokyo
@ Tokyo Camii Mosque, Yoyogi-Euhara
Shot by: #Olympus OM-D EM-5 Mark II [ Light trailing exposure shot ]
; This is the biggest mosque in Japan, Located exactly in Yoyogi-Euhara Tokyo. Known to have a largest muslim community living in this neighbourhood. You can find Halal food easily surrounding this mosque. Well not only just a mosque but is also a Turkish cultural center. I got their attention on their official instagram account for posting this incredible long exposure light trailing shot that is made by me. They reposted it on their account and tag me I'm feeling so proud thank you Tokyo Camii Mosque. Just wanna say that I was kinda shock to see the Imam who leads the prayer ( Muslim Priest ) looking like a samurai warrior who has been into war before.
; So I went to Shinjuku to try out that famous wagyu steak
that is cow beef locally bred in Japan. One of the few Halal certified Japan restaurant. It looks small but felt homely. With a very huge Halal word and its logo. Welcoming muslims around the world with a peace of mind.
@ Tokyo #Disneyland, #Maihama, Tokyo
; Oh #TokyoDisneyland I feel like a kid all over again. The 5th day I'm in Tokyo and this place gave me all that magical moments and where all my childhood appears infront of me. Made me wanna stay here forever and never look back. So, the tickets I bought online via Klook app. Cheaper then the official ticket. $85 for only one theme as for the other is #Disneysea which is meant for adults and their scary extreme rides and therefore I declined and prefer enjoy decent non scary rides. Took alot of photos with my Olympus cam. Turn out colourful and beautiful. Feels like rainbows playing tricks with my eyes.
@ Tokyo Disneyland Cruise Boat, Maihama, Tokyo
Featuring: The Fairy I met in Tokyo Disneyland
; It was a very lucky day for me as I was introduced to a special #Japanese girl from Osaka namely Tania San. She was also a solo traveller like me too roaming around Tokyo. How we met? At the cruise boat ride in Disneyland itself. Very kind and lovely lady. She suggested me why not we take a water splash ride together? But I know myself I was very afraid of heights I could pass out cos of my extreme fear. She helped me alot, stayed by side. Even offer me to hold hand and hold tightly if I feel I couldn't control myself. Finally, I WENT THRU THE SCARY RIDE, THANK U TANIA SAN. THE #MOTIVATION I NEEDED/.
; For our choice of food. We go to an authentic Japanese restaurant. Specializes in Sushi and raw food only. We grab that experience together. The seafood has that obvious fishy smell. Quality of its texture is on spot. Salmon is very fresh. But the Tuna turns me off a little bit. The wassaby however is a horse raddish, they shred it out on the spot before it is served. 16 pieces of mixed Sushi and a plate of Sashimi with 2 cups of pure green tea, S$45. Not bad pricing.
@ Asakusa Sensoji Temple, Tokyo
Shot by: #Olympus OM-D EM-5 Mark II
; So I decided return that favor by being her personal photographer. We went to one of the rental studio to get her make up done by professionals and don that #Kimono for 2 hours. S$80.
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