Category: Travel

Posted in Feelings, Food, Hotel, Japanese Food, Place, Restaurants, Travel

Foodie Trip (Day 1)

Posted on by sonokotchi

Today, it is Japanese national holiday: Emperor’s Birthday.

I took a Shinkansen (bullet train) for Himeji, Hyogo this morning.

Himeji is famous for Himeji Castle.

Himeji Castle is one of three most beautiful castle in Japan (highly recommended to visit); but, this time, I don’t plan to visit the castle.

This is a Foodie Trip!

First, I went for Okonomi-Yaki (Japanese grilled pancake) at Konomi-Ya, Himeji, Hyogo.

This restaurant is located in residence area and popular among local residence.

Chanpon-Yaki (Grilled Mix Noodle)

It’s casual, but delicious.

Coco-chan knows it and requests for her potion.

We overheard the order for others and sounded good.

To save troubles, we ordered the same.

Okonomi-Yaki with buta (pork), suji (beef sinew) and tamago (egg).

Lastly, another Okonomi-Yaki with suji, ika (squid) and medamayaki (sunny-side-up fried egg).

Then departed for Sasayama-so, Sasayama, Hyogo.

This is the view of Sasayama from a room; beautiful and peaceful.

A room is comfortable.

First thing to do after checking in at the hotel is dipping in onsen (hot spring).

Then the main event of the day — Shishi-Nabe (wild boar pot) for dinner.

This dish is only available during winter when hunting for wild bull is permitted.

Sasayama is famous for this dish.

It’s delicious and worth making a trip to Sasayama!

Posted in Family, Feelings, Food, Friends, Hotel, Restaurants, Tokyo, Travel

Day 3 at Magic Kingdom

Posted on by sonokotchi

Last meal (breakfast) at Magic Kingdom; I got Mickey omelette.

I left Magic Kingdom, but Magic continued because I still continued having fun.

My friend from Australia visited Tokyo for a short business trip.

She always purposely stays at Grand Hyatt Roppongi near my apartment so that we can meet up easily.

We went to Fingers Jinbocho for dinner.

It’s a new trend in Tokyo to eat food with hands.

I thought it would be new for her, but according to her, it’s common in China. 

She often visits China for business. Arama!

Anyway, we enjoyed catching up each other, we laughed through, and we had (definitely me) too much drink. hahaha

Posted in Family, Feelings, Food, Hotel, Place, Tokyo, Travel

Day 2 at Magic Kingdom

Posted on by sonokotchi

I took a heavy breakfast to charge energy for visiting Tokyo Disneyland!



First, we went to Toon Town to meet Mickey!

This is Mickey’s House.


And we took a photo at his movie barn!

I took a nice couple’s photo and displaying it at my room. fufufu.

We managed to take a fast pass for Space Mountain.

Again, forgot to take a photo because we could walk all the way to the ride. hahaha.

It’s time for Disney Christmas Stories.






Hi, Mickey and Minnie!


Continued with rides.

Monster Inc – light up with a torch light.


Stitch Encounter – interactive show (interacting with audiences/visitors). Amazing and fun.


Buzz Lightyear’s – a kind of shooting game.



The Castle is Cinderella Castle for Tokyo Disneyland.


Watched Mickey’s Philharmonic Magic Concert.


Then Dumbo!


We returned to hotel for dinner to get ready for Electrical Parade.


Wahhhh, Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade Dream Lights started!




Went back to Buzz again because managed to get a fast pass – well, this was the only ride available for a fast pass.

While fireworks… 


Went to Pooh’s Honey Hunt!

The queue was short because others are watching fireworks.

I love this ride!


Then Haunted Mansion; I went twice because quality is high.


Lastly, Splash Mountain.


Thank you Disney.

It was fun, so much fun…


Magic will end soon…



Sayonara.

Posted in Family, Feelings, Food, Hotel, Music, Place, Restaurants, Shop, Shopping, Tokyo, Travel

Day 1 at Magic Kingdom

Posted on by sonokotchi

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!


Posted in Cooking, Daily Life, Exercise, Feelings, Health, Tokyo, Travel

Miscalculation 

Posted on by sonokotchi

Ahhhhhh

I miscalculated.

I’ve been exercising so I thought I can eat bit more; I’ve been eating out to escape from the office to get fresh.

However, I didn’t understand calories and I’ve been miscalculating.

Now I’m thinking over my diet because I’ve gained weight, though I exercise.

I finally cooked and checked calories for what I ate today…it’s over calories…

I brought lunch so I thought I saved calories to eat cookies (it was additional 200 calories).


This was my dinner (I need to consider menu to look photogenic. ahaha).


I added natto (fermented soy beans).

 

With these simple food, my total calory for a day is still over about 400 calories.

Hummm I’m taking few days off to go to Disney Tokyo from tommorrow.


I’m going to stay there to enjoy food, too…

I’ll be more careful on ordinary days so that I can enjoy special occasion like tomorrow.

Posted in Beauty, Feelings, Health, Hotel, International Culture, Place, Shopping, Tokyo, Travel

Halloween Night

Posted on by sonokotchi

My dinner appointment got cancelled at the last minutes.

I decide to go for Magma Spa (stone spa) to detox my skin.

Recently, I have some skin problem; I suspect it is caused by lack of sweat to clean my pores.


After nice Magma Spa for 80 mins, I decide to walk back home to cool down.


The Spa is located at Marunouchi Financial District, Tokyo.

Marunouchi is also the place for shopping.

It’s nice to window shop at night!!!


Walking through Hibiya area – another shopping and dining area, Tokyo.


Akasaka, Tokyo.


In Roppongi, there are many people marching in costumes.

I want to take some photos of them, but there are many people and even interviewers to take photos of them!

hahaha

I my case, my Halloween night is very healthy; hopefully, you’ll have some fun on Halloween! 

Trick or Treat!

Posted in Beauty, Feelings, Health, Hotel, International Culture, Place, Shopping, Tokyo, Travel

Halloween Night

Posted on by sonokotchi

My dinner appointment got cancelled at the last minutes.

I decide to go for Magma Spa (stone spa) to detox my skin.

Recently, I have some skin problem; I suspect it is caused by lack of sweat to clean my pores.


After nice Magma Spa for 80 mins, I decide to walk back home to cool down.


The Spa is located at Marunouchi Financial District, Tokyo.

Marunouchi is also the place for shopping.

It’s nice to window shop at night!!!


Walking through Hibiya area – another shopping and dining area, Tokyo.


Akasaka, Tokyo.


In Roppongi, there are many people marching in costumes.

I want to take some photos of them, but there are many people and even interviewers to take photos of them!

hahaha

I my case, my Halloween night is very healthy; hopefully, you’ll have some fun on Halloween! 

Trick or Treat!

Posted in Beauty, Feelings, Health, Hotel, International Culture, Place, Shopping, Tokyo, Travel

Halloween Night

Posted on by sonokotchi

My dinner appointment got cancelled at the last minutes.

I decide to go for Magma Spa (stone spa) to detox my skin.

Recently, I have some skin problem; I suspect it is caused by lack of sweat to clean my pores.


After nice Magma Spa for 80 mins, I decide to walk back home to cool down.


The Spa is located at Marunouchi Financial District, Tokyo.

Marunouchi is also the place for shopping.

It’s nice to window shop at night!!!


Walking through Hibiya area – another shopping and dining area, Tokyo.


Akasaka, Tokyo.


In Roppongi, there are many people marching in costumes.

I want to take some photos of them, but there are many people and even interviewers to take photos of them!

hahaha

I my case, my Halloween night is very healthy; hopefully, you’ll have some fun on Halloween! 

Trick or Treat!