Karuizawa is a beautiful alpine resort in eastern Nagano just one hour away from central Tokyo. A suburban town tucked away in the mountains, its relatively cooler climate makes it an ideal retreat from Japan’s sweltering summer heat. I abhor summer, especially summer in Japan, where its daily average temperature of 40 degrees is even […]
Visiting Kyoto brought back fond memories for me. Back in my university days, I had stayed in Osaka for summer exchange, and during my six weeks there, there was a student trip organised to Kyoto where we met Kyoto University students and learned more about the beautiful city steeped in history and traditions. There were […]
Shibuya is instantly recognisable worldwide for its famous landmark, the scramble crossing known as the Shibuya Crossing. Every tourist seems to find it mandatory to take a picture or video of the crossing. But after that Shibuya Crossing shot is taken and you have one tick off your bucket list, what should you do next […]
I’m finally feeling more settled down after returning to Singapore. Filming in Tokyo was an unforgettable experience that will be forever etched across my memory. A mere 12 days in Tokyo, but it was nothing like when I stayed in Osaka for a summer exchange programme for about 6 weeks. Both were equally amazing, but […]