After a short sleep in the night bus i'm now in Kyoto. The bus usually arrive super early. Mine was 5am so it was still pitch black out there but I took a chocolate drink with a new japanese friend I have met in the bus. A good way to start the day ! I'm... Continue Reading →

For my last day in Tokyo I wanted to indulge a special treat ( yes another one , please dont judge me^^). Let’s go to Tokyo station. This station have seen a lot over the years. From the Kanto earthquake to the bomb attack of WW2. The station has always been rebuilded in the same... Continue Reading →

Today we are exploring Akihabara , the geek and otaku district. Here you will find many arcade buildings, figurines stores , maid café , manga shops and all the electronic gears you can imagine. If you want to feel the manga and video game culture Akihabara is the place to go to. I have found... Continue Reading →

If there is one thing I love when I travel is to discover places like Yanaka. Places that contrast a lot with all the rest. Yanaka is one of this place. This is the oldest district of Tokyo so you can find many old houses and stores here. It really felt like being in a... Continue Reading →

New day , new adventure. But before we get started we need to put some fuel in the car. I know exactly where to go for that. This morning i'm going to Ueno district , only 3 stations away from my hotel , so for once I wont have many travel. Nice ! Welcome to... Continue Reading →

For this 4th day in Tokyo I am going to a fashion district known for colorful and "kawai" culture cloothing , Harajuku. But first i'm spending some time in the nearby Yoyogi Park. A park with old trees. A special vibe. In Japan , religious shinto places are delimited by a "Tori". It's basically a... Continue Reading →

When you travel in a new country you always want to see many things in very little time. Sometimes its just going to fast and you dont get to really appreciate the country for what it is truely. A bit like ticking some boxes and moving on to the next thing. But quality is more... Continue Reading →

Shinjuku. A name I have heard so many times but which has no real meaning. Until today. I experienced Shinjuku and now I understand what it's all about. Just Incredible ! Shinjuku Station is the busiest in the whole world ! Its a gigantic complex with malls and restaurants. It has more than 200 exits... Continue Reading →

I'm realising how much there is to share about a journey. Especially when it comes to countries like Japan. I realise that I cannot reveal you everything via this blog , therefore you'll have to come here to experience the country 🙂 There is so much little hidden gems. Pictures and word cannot transport thoses... Continue Reading →

Today let's walk to our next destination , Asakusa ! Tokyo SkyTree is never far away. It's actually the highest observation spot here but it's apparently crowded and pricey. I might try something else for the view. After a 30min walk i'm reaching the famous Senso-ji  gate. I have to say I'm amazed by how... Continue Reading →