Archive for the ‘Japan’ Category

Harejuku is most well known for it’s “Harejuku Girls” who congretate on Sundays dressed in various wild fashions ranging from gothic lolita and cosplay to cyber-punk. We only visited Harejuku very briefly and unfortunately did not get to witness them in all their glory. We did, however, get to sample the awesome shopping that Harejuku [...]

Shinjuku is a major commercial centre in Tokyo and is also home to the world’s busiest train station. Shinjuku  also houses the Metropolitan Government Building - containing two public observation decks which provide stunning views of the Tokyo skyline. If you like this content, please share it :)

Akihabara is a gadget-shoppers paradise. Endless electronic and computer shops, interspersed with anime shops and the occasional adult DVD and toy store. (Above x2) A shoppers paradise. This store was massive and sold pretty much every electronic device you could possibly think of. (Above) This is actually a 6 or 7 storey sex store directly [...]

Sensō-ji or Sensoji (also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple) is an ancient buddhist temple located around the Asakusa area in Tokyo. It is not only Tokyo’s oldest temple but also one of it’s most important. Here are a few pictures to give you a flavour of what to expect: (Above) The entrance to the Temple approach. Walking up [...]

Shibuya is one of Tokyo’s main business, shopping and nightlife areas. It is also home to one of the busiest stations in Tokyo and is famous for its pedestrian crossing – one of the busiest in the world. (Above) Giant video screens are the norm in these here parts. (Above) The pedestrian scramble at Hachikō [...]

The Japanese Adventures Begin After a 4am start, a 6.30am boarding, very little sleep, a 5 hour flight and then several hours navigating the Tokyo Rail and Metro system, we finally arrived at K’s House Tokyo. This is a nice, clean place with super-friendly staff, a large number of fellow travellers and backpackers and the [...]


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