Harajuku is not all modern fashion and pop culture. In a nearby park is the Meiji Shrine (明治神宮, Meiji Jingū), a large Shinto shrine for one fairly recent Japanese emperor that the Japanese respect for bringing Japan out of the
Street Fashion & Japanese Pop-culture – Harajuku – Tokyo
You got to love the Japanese. There’s something different about them, and it’s even more apparent in Tokyo. The stereotypes make sense to me – they’re fashionable, trendy, extremely polite, care about fine details, service-quality oriented, very modern and yet
Touring Japan – Japanese Food
What did I do in Japan? I ate. In all the things I remember I did, food was a major theme. I’m not a very wealthy tourist, but even with the more affordable restaurants – it’s absolutely delicious. I can’t
Tokyo from above – Shinjuku
Want to see Tokyo from above? head to Shinjuku where the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Offices offer nice (free) views from their 45th floor of those twin towers, facing north and south. On a clear blue sky day, this is roughly
HK’s Asia Game Show 2009
Why do people go to game shows? looks like it has little to do with gaming. I mean, that’s there too, but from the few shows I’ve been to it seems it’s mostly meant to show off half naked girls
Hong Kong : Culture, People and Mainland China Q&A
The girls of China Live China blog asked me to answer a few question about Hong Kong for one of their articles. Following are their questions followed by my answers. 1. What are you doing in Hong-Kong and why did
Visiting Hong Kong University Medical College
I’ve been to Chinese University of Hong Kong, I study in Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, but up till two weeks ago, I haven’t really seen Hong Kong University. A friend studying at the Hong Kong University Medical
Macau : summary & suggested daytrip itinerary
Macau’s a great one day trip getaway from Hong Kong. To summarize the quick trip to Macau, here is a suggested itinerary for a Macau… To start the tour, take bus number 3 from the main ferry terminal… Walk around
Temple Street : HK Yau Ma Tei Night Market
Not quite up to the Taiwan night market standards, Temple Street is probably as close as you’ll get to a bustling night market in Hong Kong. The location – between Jordan and Yau Ma Tei MTR stations – isn’t my
Mongkok : The “Authentic” Modern Hong Kong Experience
When pollution rates are down and there’s no acid thrown down at the busy streets, Mongkok could be great fun. Busy, bustling, crowded, shops, brands, restaurants, street food, “Ladies” street market, computer market (旺角電腦中心), goldfish market, flower market (花墟道), bird
