Yes, I have always, well, we, hubby and I have always wanted to visit Japan.. so much. But things always just didn't happen. First probably will be the finance, and then comes the dates (we are not sure where we will be at that time), and thirdly, the tour group we book is always FULL.
I am pretty blessed, that ever since I came back to this position back in Melaka, I have had the chance to travel. Most often than not, it will be Singapore. And I went back to Taiwan again and then last week, JAPAN!
I can't tell you how excited I was to be and to step foot in Japan. It's probably like a dream came true. (You may ask me, why not Europe or something?) Well, at least I know the dream to go to Japan is achievable in the near future.
And so, the journey began, and I have been planning this trip since a month plus before the actual fly-off date. The purpose of me going there is that I handle audits for my suppliers, and we have a schedule. So after liaising with my suppliers (they are very hospitable and they try to make our stay a pleasant one).
And my local hosts said that we came at the right time! A week before it was still very cold (below 10deg) and a week later, the sakuras (cherry blossoms) will drop off. We came right smack in the middle of the sakura blooming season and on the day we left Japan, they officially announced that the sakura season is over. :)) Let the pictures tell you the highlights of my one week stay here. 10th-15th Apr.
I am pretty blessed, that ever since I came back to this position back in Melaka, I have had the chance to travel. Most often than not, it will be Singapore. And I went back to Taiwan again and then last week, JAPAN!
I can't tell you how excited I was to be and to step foot in Japan. It's probably like a dream came true. (You may ask me, why not Europe or something?) Well, at least I know the dream to go to Japan is achievable in the near future.
And so, the journey began, and I have been planning this trip since a month plus before the actual fly-off date. The purpose of me going there is that I handle audits for my suppliers, and we have a schedule. So after liaising with my suppliers (they are very hospitable and they try to make our stay a pleasant one).
And my local hosts said that we came at the right time! A week before it was still very cold (below 10deg) and a week later, the sakuras (cherry blossoms) will drop off. We came right smack in the middle of the sakura blooming season and on the day we left Japan, they officially announced that the sakura season is over. :)) Let the pictures tell you the highlights of my one week stay here. 10th-15th Apr.
My first Sakura experience. It's everywhere and so beautiful. Love it much!
My first Shin-kan-sen (bullet/ super speed train) experience. Ok, probably not the first because I sat once in Taiwan from Taichung to Taoyuan. :P But it was amazing! Was partially disappointed because I didn't get to see Mt. Fuji as it was drizzling and the skies were full of mist and clouds. :(
Experiencing life in one of the world's most expensive cities and also their pace of life. (Crazy, I tell you!)
Not to mention, going through their rail system is so complicated, but it gets easier when you actually sit down and start studying the routes. :)
The exotic foods and all the sashimi and mochis and ramen!!! where I have always been eating elsewhere but not in Japan. This time, it came true. Ahhh... bliss!
And the biggest highlight of the trip is to fulfill my childhood dreams.. Disney! If I could cry, I would cry when I actually reached the entrance of Disneysea. :P
Well, despite all the highlights during my Japan trip, I was also missing home terribly... my girl and also hubby. I will definitely bring Sara to have that Disney experience.. and we might start her off with HK Disneyland first. Wooppiiiee!
Till then, till my next travel post.. which might not be too soon. :P
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