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Foodie Trip (Day 3)

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I started my day with Japanese breakfast at Toraya, the Sunroute Hotel Wadayama, Hyogo.

We are near to the Ruins of Takeda Castle, Asagoshi city, Hyogo.

The only thing I didn’t know is I need to walk 2.2 km to reach the summit and the ruins of castle.

It was a nice walk to the summit.

We are greeted by the rainbow; that’s encouraging.

We finally reached the ruins of Takeda Castle.

Today, there are only castle’s stone foundation is available to visit.

The view is nice from the summit.

This is the ruin of Tenshukaku (the main building of the castle).

This ruins of Takeda Castle is famous and also called, Tenku no Shiro (the Castle above the Sky).

It is not the season now, but when the time is right, I can see a magnificent view like in a photo.

I would like to come back again for this scenery.

After a good excessive, I had Miso Nabe Udon (Miso Claypot Udon), together with snacks, Himeji Oden (Himeji Style is to eat oden with ginger sauce) and Oinari san (vinegared rice with tofu) at Wataya, Himeji, Hyogo.

Now left for a dessert.

This is Himeji’s casual dessert: Gozasoro.

It has two flavors: Koshian (red beans) and shiroan (white beans).

This would be my last Foodie Report for this trip.

This wasn’t a typical way of celebrating Christmas with turkey and cakes, but I enjoyed it greatly!

Merry Christmas!

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Music

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I’ve been listening to Amazon Music and I enjoy listening to their play lists.

My earphones are working excellent and now I can enjoy music with better quality sound.

I decided to try Apple Music.

Currently, Apple provides three months trial for free.

Let’s check out Radio Stations.

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Completing My Dream Set

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I updated my iPhone and Apple Watch; it’s time to update my earphone.

I mentioned before that I was disappointed that iPhone X doesn’t come with AirPods even though it’s written on the box.

Apple perhaps provides AirPods for overseas market; however, I believe Apple decided to provide a cable earphone for Japan because it’s not necessary to provide AirPods to attract users because iPhone occupies Japan market high as 70 percent.

Apple sells AirPods separately for USD 170 and connector for old earphone to new earphone jack/charger jack for USD 10.

Recently, I enjoy listening to music; therefore, I decided to update my earphone when I update iPhone.

I went to Yodobashi Akihabara, Tokyo today to check on totally wireless earphone such as Sony.

After trying few others, I decided to get Sony WF-1000X.

I am enjoying clear sounded music with its noise cancelling function.

I’m happy with this investment!

Horey!

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Another Gadget

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I’m taking days off.

I felt good when I was walking Ginza with no schedule and no plan.

Apple Store Ginza is dressed in Christmas.

Today, I went to buy Apple Watch Cellular!

I’ve waited to get my new iPhone so that I can do necessary setting with the expert.

So pretty!

It comes with two types of charger, including a charger stand. Yeah!

Now I want to get a pair of Bluetooth cordless earphone, earplug type like in the picture.

To my surprise, iPhone X didn’t come with AirPods and charger mat.

Earphone is in different shape of point so I won’t be able to use extra earphones from old iPhones.

Furthermore, I cannot charge and listen to music at the same time because the point/jack is the same.

That’s why now I want a pair of Bluetooth earphone to complete my set.

I invest, then use them.

I use my iPhone 6S and Apple Watch Series 1 for two years for everyday.

I will still keep them.

I unlock SIM for iPhone 6S so that I can use it where local SIM is available when I visit overseas and for backup.

Today, we cannot live without a mobile…

For Apple Watch, I can still use it when I want to change the look/fashion.

I didn’t see any point to renew my iPad to iPad Pro because at work, PC is Windows tablet PC so I still use iPad Mini 4 and I’m happy with it.

I still have one more day to play with new gadgets to find new functions.

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Tokyo Ginza Seigetsudo

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There is a cafe at Japanese traditional confectionery manufacturer: Tokyo Ginza Seigetsudo.

Food is delicious and the place provides quietness.

When I want to have quality food and quiet moment during lunch, I come here.

I had beef stew today.

After lunch, I enjoyed second cup of green tea.

Today, an artisan was demonstrating making fresh dorayaki (Japanese pancakes with red beans).

Dorayaki is Doraemon’s favorite.

I bought a freshly made dorayaki for dinner.

It’s so soft and yammy!

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Day 1 at Magic Kingdom

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I had an exciting week this week.

I took few days off to go to Magic Kingdom!

Went to one of official Tokyo Disney Resort Hotels, Hilton Tokyo Bay, to drop my car and luggage.

We took a Hilton’s shuttle bus to Maihama Station/Tokyo Disney Land.

There is the Welcome Center for official Disney hotels, including Hilton Tokyo Bay.

If you are taking a train to Maihama Station, you can check-in and drop your luggage here so that you can go straight to Disney without wasting any minute.



Then, took a Disney monorail to Disney Sea!

Monorail excites me because it’s filled with Mickeys! 

I mean many Mickey!


Even the view looks different through this cute Mickey window!


Yes, we are all dressed up for Disney!



When we reached there, we were greeted by Mickey and others by their show: Perfect Christmas! MICKEY!



We watched another show: Broadway Big Band Beat.


We took a ride: Nimo & Friends Sea Rider.


I forgot to take a photo of Aquatopia because a queue was so short that I didn’t have to wait at all, just walk in. Yeah!

It was raining so we decided to return hotel for resting and dinner.



On the way out, I bought blueberry popcorns with Duffy popcorn case.

I can buy Duffy Popcorn Case only at Disney Sea at selected popcorn wagon.



We met Mickey at the exit. 

Hummmm, how to meet him privately to take a photo with him…?


We took a Mickey bus from Bay Side Station to Hilton Tokyo Bay.

At the entrance, there is a play area for children.


Many children also enjoy watching trains.


We stayed at Magic Family Room for a little niece.


We received a letter when we checked-in and it says I can meet a girl, Tiara, who is studying magic in a mirror.


There is a key in a room and it lights up.


I also enjoyed lying on a bunk bed. hahaha

After room inspection, we went to enjoy buffet dinner.


Then we returned to Disney Sea for Colour of Christmas.




Also visited Mermaid Lagoon to enjoy rides, too.


I queued for Indiana Jones Adventure twice in the past; however, both time I couldn’t get on due to a system error.

But that night, I finally rode… twice!

It was awesome.


Yes, we enjoyed very well for the first day at the Magic Kingdom!


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HFriday, Saturday and Sunday

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On Thursday, after arranging flower, I stayed up late busily cleaning up my room because Mom wanted to stay over night on Friday after her visit to the dentist.

Out dentist is walking distance from my place.

Mom was already at my room when I got home.

Mom brought her homemade food; it’s always nice.

We were both tired coz Mom was busy cooking and I was busy cleaning so we went to bed early.

Next day, after lunch, Mom went back home.


I went to hair salon and grocery shopping.

I wasn’t keen to cook these days; but I should care what I eat.

To escape from the office, I’ve been eating out for lunch.

In addition, I went out for dinner…meaning I’ve eating too much.

On Sunday, suddenly I care my food; trying to be healthy.

The drink is special: it’s mixture of tomato juice and daikon (Japanese radish) juice.

Daikon helps detoxing.

My friend who has food allergy taught me this.


Today, I went back to Akihabara to pick up a housing for GoPro Hero 6 that I ordered.

It will enable to go down deep as 60 m. Wow.


Well, I had to return to Akihabara for more important matter.

I needed to request for exchange of GoPro because it doesn’t get charged…

I got a new one and the sales staff checked the camera before handed it over to me.

Now it works!


I cooked dinner to  e healthy.


I had persimmon for dessert; this year, I just love persimmons!

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Little Santas 

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After Halloween, the town is in Christmas mood.

On the way to the office, it caught my eyes…cute Little Santas!


I should press my iPhone against glass to kill reflection, but I was too shy to leave my finger prints on sparkling wiped FENDI boutique glass!!!

You might need to enlarge a photo to see them; there are many cute Little Santas with FENDI sacks!!!

This is a show window of FENDI boutique at Ginza Six, Ginza.

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Akiba Girl

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Today, I went to Yodobashi Camera Akihabara to buy GoPro Hero 6.

On the internet, I found new GoPro, GoPro Hero 6, is available in the market.

I wear waiting for a new GoPro for diving.

Yes, I got it!!


A box is big, but I got only few pieces.

I placed an order for casing for 60 m under water.


I’m still trying to figure out how to operate it on the internet because it dosen’t come with a manual.

After purchase it, I had nice ramen at Ifu, Akihabara, Tokyo.


I had Noukou Miso Ramen Special (Thick Miso with all-Cheshu (pork), egg, nori (seaweed), negi (leeks)).

Egg was hidden under leeks, but there was a nice flavored egg.

It’s nice Ramen!


Today, I was Akiba Girl to check electronics at Akihabara, Tokyo.

On the other hand, Tokyo was busy receiving President Trump.

Tokyo is decorated by American and Japanese flags and many roads are blocked for security reasons. Ahhhhh

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Weekend in Kyoto (Day 2)

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I left hotel early to attend the Buddhist ceremony.


Hotel is conveniently near to Subway Karasuma Line Karasuma Station.



It’s only two stations away from JR Kyoto Station to catch JR Biwako Line for Ishiyama Station.




This is my first experience to attend Gomataki (Special Buddhist Ceremony for Prayer).

I’m honored and blessed to be invited to the event.

I suffered during the ceremony because I sat Seiza (Japanese traditional way to sit by folding leds).

My legs became numb…but it was worth it.

After returned to hotel, checked in again.

Kyoto is a popular place for Japanese and foreign tourists; therefore, we couldn’t stay in the same room due to hotel reservation status.

But it’s fine with us because we could enjoy two types of room during my Kyoto stay.

Tonight, we are staying at Japanese style room.




We had Kyoto cuisine at Irifune, Karasuma Kyoto Hotel, Kyoto.

Mom and I enjoyed chatting over Kyoto Japanese Sake, Kagura.

I was full and I like window shopping; we went out for walk.

Kyoto is a nice city for walk, just simply for walking.