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Showing posts with label roponggi hills. Show all posts

Saturday, April 11, 2015

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 ;)


Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Japan Illumination 2014


One of the highlights of my December trip to Japan is seeing the Winter Illumination decors lasting usually from December til January!
Here are some that I got to witness!



@ Tokyo Midtown 
You cannot imagine how long the line was just to see this!
Some roads/streets were already blocked just so the security could prevent overcrowding the place.




Everyone was amazed with the "Starlight Garden" musical + LED lights display!




not complete without a couple shot lol





@ Roponggi Hills




The theme was "Artelligent Christmas" featuring this 8 meter LED tree which changes its color every few seconds.
Too bad, i missed the "galaxy illumination" they had on the surrounding trees. They already took it out after Christmas day =/





@ Ginza



Christmas trees along Chuo street :)




I remember watching Mel & Joey's episode showing Joey's vacation in Japan.
That was the first time I saw these trees and I swear, it's so fabulous!



A decent shot with the trees after a gazillion attempts bwahaha




super love this shot i wanna cry LOL





@ Yebisu Garden Place




The central square adorned with "chandelier decorated" trees
I love this area! Though the illumination is not too big/long compared with the others, I love that it's close to other popular establishments like the Mitsukoshi dept. store, Westin hotel and the Michelin star, Chateau Restaurant Taillvent-Robuchon!



gigantic Christmas tree at Yebisu <3




One of my fave illuminations is @ Nakameguro 



Just imagine over 500 meters of Sakura trees adorned with thousands of LED lights!!!
OMG. It was truly magical!




It's too beautiful that they had to cancel showing it on the weekends for safety reasons since sooo many people would come..






The perfect spot to take a pic!
But ninja moves are required here coz there's a staff scolding people not to stay long LOL
Here's a short vid I took on insta ;)




Lovely stroll for couples!




@ Tama Center



This is far from Tokyo already.
You can see this area when you visit Sanrio Puroland ;)



Love it, no crowd! bwahaha





Lastly, the very beautiful illumination @ Shiodome
This is sooo grand! It also features a 15 min LED musical show!



surrounded by an ocean of lights! 




love love love!