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15 Dec 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Want to feel alive? Then head over to Mount Aso, home to an active volcano in Kumamoto that houses the world’s largest crater. Be prepared for a hyper-charged sensory experience. The pungent smell of sulphur wafted through the air, to be washed over...
15 Dec 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
When we think of Japan, we think of either Tokyo bursting with frenetic energy or Kyoto wooing travellers with its dignified aura. The truth is that Japan is more than these iconic cities. Each of its 47 prefectures boasts a distinctive identity, wow...
14 Dec 2023 1 minute read 2 comments cryotosensei
Hiroshima is a compact and charming place, where you can navigate around the city by tram. Most people would alight to see the Atomic Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, eager to discover how it has rebuilt itself after the devastation it...
13 Dec 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Kumamoto’s attractions are geographically dispersed, so I can’t fervently promote it as a tourist destination. But with the Netflix series “One Piece” attaining cult status, One Piece fans will relish the chance to seek out all 10 bronze statues of t...
13 Dec 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
There's nothing quite like breathing in the delicious mountain air and feasting your eyes on panoramic, forested landscapes. Aso Cuddly Dominion is an excellent option to explore if you're traveling with children and hiking isn’t feasible. Immerse...
10 Dec 2023 1 minute read 2 comments cryotosensei
You know that Anpanman and his crew are entrenched in the hearts of Japanese people when it costs both adults and children ¥1800 to enter the Anpanman Children’s Museum in Fukuoka. The museum sure knows how to capitalise on its characters’ popularity...
9 Dec 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Given that Japanese restaurants have permeated every shopping mall in Singapore, I expected lunch at Hoshino Coffee to be a mundane affair. Nothing could be further from the truth. Hoshino Coffee exceeded my expectations by providing us a private roo...
8 Dec 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Besides exploring Tokyo and Kyoto, consider visiting Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture in Japan. Think perpetual summer vibes, island time where locals are bubbly and always up for a chat, interesting fusion food like taco rice, lovely beaches - t...
7 Dec 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
There’s something about the silence of the night that makes us lose our inhibitions, a process undoubtedly aided by the intake of copious amounts of alcohol, which helps loosen our tongues. Guidebooks on Japan state how the Japanese are notoriously p...
6 Dec 2023 1 minute read 1 comment cryotosensei
In Japan, you're spoilt for choice when it comes to eating places, so cafes and restaurants must provide a holistic dining experience to stand out. Farmer's Kitchen, located on the 9th floor of the trendy KITTE OIOI shopping mall, brings its A+ game....
