Japan 2016: A Winter Throwback

almost 3 years ago

Winter in Japan generally lasts from December to February. January and February are its coldest months.

_{Toyko Tower}

Let me take you to my first winter experience in Japan. Though I haven't really experienced snowfall, still it was a great winter experience. I went home with frostbite marks because it was very very cold. The coldest I experienced was negative 2°Celsius

Last February of the year 2016, I travelled to Japan. I stayed there for 2 weeks. Four days of which was spent working in our partner company at that time. To maximize my experience, even after work hours, I visited some of their well-known spots. I always go out for lunch to enjoy all kinds of sumptuous Japanese food.

Sharing some snapshots of my food trip.

One thing about me is that I really love to experience different cultures and try to live like a local. When visiting places, I tend to avoid booking tour packages where you will be assigned with a tour guide. I want to explore the place myself. As they say, "get lost to be found".

Most of my time is spent in Tokyo. But I also took time to visit other prefectures of Japan, which were Osaka and Kyoto.

These are the places that I've visited in Tokyo

Odaiba

Odaiba is a large artificial island in Tokyo. This is were you can see the famous Gundam Statue. By the time I visited, this was still the Mobile Suit Gundam RG 1/1 RX-78-2 Ver. GFT.

_{Mobile Suit Gundam RG 1/1 RX-78-2 Ver. GFT}

They replaced this with a new model by 2017 which is the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam. Here's a photo of it when I went back to Japan last 2018.

_{RX-0 Unicorn Gundam}

Aside from Gundam, I went to their park by the sea to chill and feel the winter breeze of Japan. There, they also have a replica of the Statue of Liberty.

The good thing about visiting Japan at this time of year(February-March) was that I was able to experience winter and at the same time, some cherry blossoms started to bloom. Along the streets in Odaiba, cherry blossoms started blooming.

Tokyo Tower

Next stop, Tokyo Tower.
There was a day in my first week that I have a free day on a weekday. Meaning, I don’t have to report to the office. So I spent the day strolling the area near the office, and it brought me to Tokyo Tower. I didn’t realize that Tokyo Tower was located near the office. The sun was shining though so the 7° weather was bearable.

Along the way, I passed by this temple, Zoo-ji Temple.

Tokyo Tower is a communications and observation tower in Tokyo.

You can go up the observation deck and experience a 360° view of Tokyo. They also have merchandise up there.

Shinjuku Goen

After Tokyo Tower, I went to Shinjuku Goen. This is one of Tokyo’s largest and most popular park.

This is also one of the places where you can see cherry blossoms. The park is so big that I really need a map to navigate.

Shibuya Crossing & Hachiko

When visiting Tokyo, one should not miss crossing the busiest crosswalk in the world, the Shibuya Crossing. It was fun crossing with a lot of people.

Shibuya is also popular because of its shopping and entertainment centers.

One can really identify a tourist crossing because they always strike poses hurriedly.

In Shibuya, at one point of the crosswalk, there stands the statue of the famous Hachiko.

If you're familiar with the story of Hachiko, I know you cried too.

Ueno Zoo

If you love pandas, this place is definitely for you. They are such cute creatures.

Ueno Zoo is Japan's oldest zoo. Their popular residents are giant panda bears. Aside from pandas, they also have polar bears, tigers, zebras, seal lions, armadillo, flamingos, and many more.

There are still a lot of wonderful places in Tokyo that I’ve visited like Akihabara, Harajuku Park, Takeshita Street, Tokyo Skytree Tower, and Asakusa Temple .

Unfortunately I was not able to recover other pictures of that trip. These are just some of the photos that I have uploaded on Facebook.

These are just some of the places that I can highlight on my first visit to Tokyo. My first winter experience too. I really need to wear 2-3 layers of clothing to beat the cold.

That concludes my first trip in Tokyo. Next stop, Osaka and Kyoto. But this will be for my next blog. So keep posted and see you in my next travel blog.

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42 comments

@lifewithera 66

almost 3 years ago

Wooow booking a plane ticket to Japan right now😍😍😍

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@tanawabai 62

almost 3 years ago

Hahaha gooo! It's still winter rn haha

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@asasiklause 68

almost 3 years ago

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@tanawabai 62

almost 3 years ago

行きましょう！

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@asasiklause 68

almost 3 years ago

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@lifewithera 66

almost 3 years ago

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almost 3 years ago

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almost 3 years ago

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almost 3 years ago

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@eatslance 64

almost 3 years ago

Woooow! Japan is a fantastic destination to visit.

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@tanawabai 62

almost 3 years ago

Indeed!

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@asasiklause 68

almost 3 years ago

If you're familiar with the story of Hachiko, I know you cried too.

One of the best movie I watched!
This post is like a virtual tour for anyone who havent been to Japan. Great post Louie! The food looks delicious. The places you went are amazing!

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@tanawabai 62

almost 3 years ago

No doubt that you watched it haha
Thanks @asasiklause. Manifest for an actual tour soon

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@asasiklause 68

almost 3 years ago

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@tanawabai 62

almost 3 years ago

Hahaha it's all connected!

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almost 3 years ago

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almost 3 years ago

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@tanawabai 62

almost 3 years ago

Thank you very much @discovery-it ! Really appreciate the support

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@explorewithsasha 72

almost 3 years ago

Thank you for bringing us to Japan with this blog @tanawabai and I'm happy you're back after a long break and hoping you already recovered from the flu. See you soon 😊

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@tanawabai 62

almost 3 years ago

My pleasure Sash! Yes, things are getting back slowly. Finally omicron-free haha

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@explorewithsasha 72

almost 3 years ago

Hahaha apir to that! Hahaha
See you on Saturday?

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@tanawabai 62

almost 3 years ago

You mean next Saturday? Oh sorry that's pre-Valentines hehe

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@morito13 63

almost 3 years ago

I love being in Japan. I've been there several times and I feel in love...it's like being in another planet...especially for westerners....
Thank you very much for sharing your experience❤️

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@tanawabai 62

almost 3 years ago (Edited)

My pleasure
Same here. Want to go back to Japan soon

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almost 3 years ago

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@bugzzheadlover 57

almost 3 years ago

Wow! What a nice view. From the food, animals and places the look so beautiful.

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@tanawabai 62

almost 3 years ago

Thank you @bugzzheadlover 😁

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@breakn3ck 62

almost 3 years ago

I think it's time to visit Japan.

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@filipinajourney 62

almost 3 years ago

oh my god its beautiful 🤩 .. was actually planning to go there for ski but it didn't happen due to pandemic.. but I am still looking forward to be there.. thanks for sharing

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@tanawabai 62

almost 3 years ago

ohh tsk3.
me too! Would like to try skiing the next time i can visit Japan

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@justklaire 63

almost 3 years ago

Japan is at the top of my list that I want to visit. Ganahan nako mo lupad padulong adto 😂

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@vaipraonde 68

almost 3 years ago

Tks 4 sharing.

Japan is on my travel list. Now i need to include Odaiba. Need see that live.

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@afterglow 73

almost 3 years ago

If I am going to travel abroad, Japan will be my number one destination. Greetings from the Philippines!

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@triplug 74

almost 3 years ago

Indeed Japan is an amazing country.

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almost 3 years ago

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