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Photo by melissakartini Famous Tokyo Gardens Photo Essays Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens (Autumn) — After visiting Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens just a few days prior, I was in a pretty sweet Autumn-viewing mood. All I wanted to do was to see more, and I thank God I was able to see more of the beauty that this season …
Photo by melissakartini For a detailed overview about Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens: Let’s Go for a Garden Stroll in Tokyo… Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens, an Overview — Hey, everyone! I know I missed out on my usual Saturday post this month on the 7th, but there’s a reason for that. I got a little busy, and then got …
Photo by melissakartini Photo essays Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens in Autumn The Garden Along with Rikugien Gardens, Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens is often regarded as Tokyo’s most beautiful garden. It is also one of the oldest (1603-1868), and being so well-preserved, makes it an excellent place to get a glimpse of Edo period Japan. Its affair with …
Photo by melissakartini One of the most interesting aspects of Japanese culture that you’d immediately pick up upon arriving is their love to dress up. It is rare to see a Japanese person who is not dressed to the nines, even if it’s for something as simple as a trip to the grocery store. What is …
Photo from my Instagram melissakartini Are you in for a long layover at Narita Airport and feeling disappointed that it’s such a way off from Tokyo? And, well, just about every well-known touristy area? It doesn’t have to be that way, and you certainly don’t have to confine yourself to just shopping at the airport. …