Japan is known for their mini bar. This narrow alley has at least 15 bar mini bars although it appear to be one quiet alley, once you stepped into one of these bars, the ambience transforms. U got to experience them!
-This is one good looking shrine with a thousand over orange pillars spread over 2km-
-Ramen is a must eat in Kyoto. With their unique ordering system, i.e via a vending machine as shown below , it was a refreshing and eye-opening experience to me-
-Just click away, your noodles will arrive piping hot shortly-
-I love these red leaves...such a beauty-
If you like things modern and ancient, then Japan is a great place to explore. The people are extremely helpful and polite. The place is spotlessly clean that you even find koi fish swimming in their drains. One thing i dislike about Japan is everything is expensive there. For eg:- a thick slice of toast bread with a glass of milk (picture below) is 450 yen, equivalent to rm18.
-Not sure what species is this fish. Found in a drain in Shirakawago. Look at the crystal clear water. A big contrast to what we find in Kuala Lumpur's drains...*hehe*-
-One of Osaka's famous dining street, Shin Sei Kei. We ordered sashimi, a lemon whisky and some snacks at one their casual dining place (pics as below)-
-Sashimi, raw salmon fish. Not the freshiest i've tasted-
-Love their sashimo. Plump, juicy and full of roes inside their bloated stomache. Delish!-
Well, besides food, Japan is unique in their art and culture too. We were lucky enough to sight geishas & maikos on our 1st day there.
-They look like a clay model to me, "unreal" as they appeared and dissapeared really quick. Just enough time for me to snap a picture or two-
If i ever return to Japan, i hope to visit Tokyo, their capital and Hokkaido!
The trip was a smooth sailing one for hubby and i in that 8 days but i must admit i didn't think the scenery were great. It was just okay and did not take my breath away. So if you were a person who loves picture perfect landscape, can forget Japan. That's it about my Japan trip. Hope you enjoy the pictures and illustrations.
I like the part where you said that Japan is very clean and that there are fishes swimming in the drains. Who knew that drains could be a tourist attraction too?
ReplyDeleteFor the other things, I guess that Japan is more of a cultural stronghold than a rugged wilderness place where beautiful photos can be taken? :)