Mount Fuji & lake kawaguchi

I took a bus from Tokyo to lake Kawaguchi to see Mount Fuji. Unluckily, there was a storm during the time I visited Japan so it was affected, I couldn’t see the mountain.

Having my best matcha ice cream

View from the from Tokyo to lake Kawaguchi

tokyo by night

Tokyo seems to never sleep, it’s always in motion. The night was lit with neon lights districts and by passers. I enjoyed to walk around Asakusa area during the time I stayed there. One night, I stopped by a store to buy Taiyaki, it is a Japanese fish-shaped cake that filled with red bean paste. It was so good. My only regret is that if I ever come to Japan again, I would like to enjoy the city more slowly, go for a walk, eat more food and instead of frenzy going as I did before. The first night with my sister, we went to Family Mart on the opposite side of our hotel buy kitsune udon because we were too hungry to go anywhere. It was my happy time.

That was the first time my sister visited a big city like Tokyo. She has been working in the countryside for so long, so she was very eager to see the city. I booked the hotels for us in Kyoto and Osaka as well, unfortunately she couldn’t come with me but had to leave early to her workplace. She was very happy to see Tokyo skytree from the taxi and even took a video with it. It is the world's tallest tower at 634 meters, I could see it when I took an onsen on the top floor of our hotel. 

Quickly check Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku, which is located in Harajuku area. The place is famous for its gorgeous entrance designed as a kaleidoscope of mirrors.

My simple dinner

teamLab borderless digital museum, Tokyo part 2

teamLab borderless is most prominent digital-art museum in Japan
I visited teamLab borderless after taking my sister to Tokyo station. There was a long queue when I came, luckily I bought the ticket in advance so I could come without waiting. If you love taking pictures like me, this is a place you should visit, it's very delightful and photogenic.

The shopping mall near by teamlab borderless

I think Japanese people really like Moomin, I saw many Moomin stores in Tokyo

Selfies

LOST IN TOKYO, part 1

I was very happy to have a chance to visit Japan last summer 2019. My trip lasted 10 days, and Tokyo was my first destination. I must admit that it was a rush to visit 3 cities in that short time when Tokyo alone could take me up to 10 days easily.

My sister and I took a metro from Narita airport to our hotel in Asakusa, however we got lost in the middle of the way and had to call for the taxi. My first impression about Tokyo was that the houses from somewhere in the outskirt of the city looked like Sai Gon but much cleaner. However, toward the metropolitan area, the scenery has changed quite drastically; we saw fascinating skyscrapers with flickering lights proudly stand nearby Tokyo bay.

Despite a concise plan, time was not on my side. There are many places to go and too little time. Tokyo is an ultra-modern city, yet it beautifully embraces the past and the present. The traditional intertwines with the modern shows in architecture, art and other different aspects.

Sensō-ji temple is located at the historic centre of the city, Asakusa area, a few hundred metres from my hotel. It was founded 1000 years ago. The Buddhist temple is sacred, and one of Tokyo's most iconic sights.

We took a two-hour cruise around Tokyo bay, it was a bit long for me. If there is next time, I would prefer a shorter time on cruise. However it was nice to see the gleaming city from the water. They sold snack on the cruise as well.

Famous Shibuya crossing, and Hachiko statue

Flowers and plant

Yesterday I bought these flowers and plant in Plantagen. I placed them near to the kitchen window, they are so beautiful, vibrant and bring a positive vibe to my house, especially at this time.

Viola, pansy (orvokkeja in Finnish) I have bought orvokkeja almost every summer in 5 years. I bought them in different color and place in the balcony, this year I bought a bit early.

Forget me not (lemmikki in Finnish) This is the first time I saw they sell forget me not in Plantagen, I sometimes saw the flower grow wildly on the side of the road in Klaukkala.

Bird of paradise (Kolibrikukka in Finnish)