Gotemba Dec 2014

Finally down to my last Japan travel post *tear* hehe

Let me just share our most valued item that made all our travels to and from another city possible...

the Japan Rail Pass!

It's a pass that gives you unlimited travel access for all the JR transpos!

I highly recommend getting this if  you are planning to stay in Japan for more than a week and do some city hopping. 

Anyway on our last full day in Japan, we decided to go to Gotemba which is an hour and 30 minutes away from Tokyo via train [takes less if you'll ride the Shinkansen ;) ]

Aside from the outlet malls, you can also have a good view of Mt. Fuji here!

2 birds in one stone yea?

The gateway to burning your wallets! haha

Take note!

A shopaholic's paradise ~over 200 outlet stores from various brands! OMG

Exhibit A

ohai thur Fuji-san!

So crowded when we went!

Pls excuse my retarded cousin haha

Exhibit B

Exhibits C and D LOL

Suddenly, a ferris wheel!

The famous spot for photo-ops! 

Annoying clouds hiding Fuji-san! grrrrr

There! Perfecto! :))

Japan Eats 2014

 Some of the random food I ate during my trip last December!

First meal in Tokyo was in a Thai resto hahahaha

Breakfast at Sapporo airport

Super sinful Seafood Casserole from Mt. Hakodate resto

Katsu Curry Rice from Mt. Hakodate resto

Another Katsu Curry Rice from a random vendo resto in Sapporo

Fugu meal in Ginza

Deep fried Fugu (Puffer fish)

-this is so heavenly!!!

Fugu soup ~tastes like Tinola!lol

Chai and Hot Choco from David Myers Cafe in Ginza

prettiest pancake ever from David Myers ❤ 

Brownie Mocha + Matcha White Mocha + Choco cake from Tully's

Choco Peanut Butter Crepe Brulee + White Choco Matcha + Marshmallow Hot Choco from Max Brenner

~oh the Japanese and their lovely desserts!❤ 

Yakiniku in Ueno #yumz

assorted sushi from a konbini LOL

Ebi and Katsu set from Tonkatsu Wako

Assorted crepes from Dipper Dan's -my fave crepe store! ❤ 

Speculoos Ice Cream Cone from a random vendo

Takoyaki in Cheese Mentaiko and Cheese Tartar Sauce from Gindaco

Hoarded assorted Kitkat at the airport!

Tip: Better to buy at the stores after you pass immigration = Tax free!

Tokyo Sights 2014

Combining all the other spots that I was able to wander around during our Tokyo December trip last year ;)

Since this is our second time in this city, we just went to random places that can easily go with our "main" itinerary hehe 

Anyway, here's how the subway map of Tokyo looks like!

Ugh, I'm so jealous with Japan's railway system!

Fact: I've always liked taking pictures at the tracks most specially when I went to Tokyo the very first time 10 years ago! haha

Tip: best to do this around 10-11 pm, when it's almost time for the last trip and everybody has gotten home already LOL

Shibuya scramble crossing!

I don't have a "proper" photo of me here before, so it was one of my goals to get one on this trip nyahahaha

Just *had* to do a fake "candid" couple pic LOL

Tip: don't go to the Starbucks, Shibuya (Tsutaya branch) in the morning if you're planning to take pics/videos of the crossing, TOO HOT and the sun directly hits in your location so all you can see is the reflection! not good =/

Shibuya 109! I had to restrain myself even though I wanted to go all out and do some crazy shopping here huhu ~oh well, maybe next time!

Still at Shibuya...reminds me of Dotonbori in Osaka :)

Hachiko, Christmas edition =P

I just had to. She's an icon!hihi

Omotesando Hills.

If you're up for some high end brand shopping, then this is the place to be!

It's also nice to do "people watching" here. Everyone's so chic!

muahaha how tourist-y!

Roponggi Hills

I like this gigantic spider. It's creepy and amazing at the same time LOL

lovin' my mom's shot though hehe

Wako store in Ginza.

I was actually clueless what this building is when I took this pic but there were numerous tourists taking a shot of it so I joined in the bandwagon hahahaha

Anyway, this is a popular department store in Ginza which sells different kinds of upscale products.

The world's largest Uniqlo (flagship) store in Chuo Dori, Ginza.

12 floors of Uniqlo goodness y'all! OMG

Jose Rizal statue at Hibiya Park.

*Filipino proud moment*

Shinjuku

Love that artsy building at the back!

Ending this post with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building @ Shinjuku

Best thing about this building? It has a free observatory!!!

This is your best bet if you want an alternative to Tokyo Sky tree ;)