Back from Narita.
Slept for 2 hours after check in and went down to meet Tricia, Zhining and Chris for lunch before catching the shutter that goes to the JR Narita train station and Aeon. Elane caught up with us after our lunch and we all took the shutter to the JR train station.
Scenes of children in Japanese school uniforms walking down the narrow streets holding hands reminds u of the olden day peaceful japanese town we commonly relate to in movies. If not for the stressful working lifestyle of the japanese, this would be a nice place to live in.
Unfortunately we didn't manage to finish visit the entire place coz we got to catch the next bus to Aeon before the driver break for lunch or we will be stuck there till the next hour. Time is precious. haha...
We passed this shop that sells these japanese bean paste filling pancakes. hee... we couldn't help ourselves so we bought some before making our way back to the shutter stop heading to Aeon. haha...
Went shopping for Japanese dry store as usual, surprisingly just drystore alone actually cost me the bulk of my allowance for this Japan flight. Japanese instant noodles and microwave food are not cheap, haha... but then again i dun eat maggie noodles anymore.
Bee will say i "how lian" again already! haha... lalalala...
So i came home with a cargo bag full of instant noodle, microwavable pastas, Japanese Jellies and plenty of food to last me a month. haha...
Bought a Muji "turn" bag for my sister. She could now use this convenient hand carry one instead of lugging around the cabin bag for short turnarounds. Hee... it's not cheap too lor, must claim money from her already.
The more i look at it the more i liked it. Most probably i'll get one for myself the next time i do a NRT flight. Argh... Dun remind me. Let's hope the next time will be up Narita via Bangkok not the other way round. If not really "Bang Cock" ah! haha...
Let's just say it's not easy. I really pity the Japanese stewardess.
Anyway i went sightseeing this time round instead of like the other time just visiting Aeon Shopping Center for shopping only. Went to visit the Sensoji Temple this time. Wah... even Frommers travel guide gives it a 3/3 stars as a must see attraction. haha... so must go!
Slept for 2 hours after check in and went down to meet Tricia, Zhining and Chris for lunch before catching the shutter that goes to the JR Narita train station and Aeon. Elane caught up with us after our lunch and we all took the shutter to the JR train station.
Sensoji Temple is just a 10mins walk from the station. Actually it's faster than that lah, just that we were caught up with taking photos and awing at the sights of building and people. The place still retains it's old world charm with its japanese style houses but with the convience of modern day amenities like vending machines along the roads.
Scenes of children in Japanese school uniforms walking down the narrow streets holding hands reminds u of the olden day peaceful japanese town we commonly relate to in movies. If not for the stressful working lifestyle of the japanese, this would be a nice place to live in.
Hey... and some of u stop it ok! haha... i'm not referring to the other type of Japanese school uniform. haha... TJW... haha... WAH... *tua stunned* haha...
Sensoji Temple was not what i really expect of a temple. The compound was huge! Not to mention the numerous stairs haha... The temple was built up a hill. so u've got to climb! haha... There were gardens and temple structures that's really awe-inspiring.
Unfortunately we didn't manage to finish visit the entire place coz we got to catch the next bus to Aeon before the driver break for lunch or we will be stuck there till the next hour. Time is precious. haha...
While on the way back to the station, i poped into a shop and saw this cutesy folding mirror with intricate japanese floral prints. Really really nice, so i bought it for someone... heee... Yah yah... Wanna know who just look out for the mirror. haha... really nice one, can't miss it. haha... lalalala...
Bought a few souvenirs for myself too! hee... cute right?
We passed this shop that sells these japanese bean paste filling pancakes. hee... we couldn't help ourselves so we bought some before making our way back to the shutter stop heading to Aeon. haha...
Wah... but warn u first, it's damn sweet! haha... then again, after having one bite, i still crave for it now! Yummmy... I saw a store at Bugis Junction that sells the same thing but they can't reproduce the exact taste and texture of the japanese ones. Really really nice!
Haha... but what u expect from our local industries?
Many-a-times many people franchise a brand knowing nothing of the product only hoping to ride its popularity gained overseas in our local market. Remember Shui Lui Shan that someone bought to Singapore? In HongKong it's a must stop dessert joint! No one leaves Hongkong without having its mango dessert or Bird Nest with Xue Ge.
Unfortuately, the one in Singapore was a flop and it closed down soon after. Wanna know what's wrong? The difference is in the mangoes. The one used in Singapore is too sour, they used the wrong breed of mangoes. The person should do his homework first. Not all mango are the same.
Lure of easy money and laziness is the cause of why many ventures in singapore failed.
Seriously i think i should do business. haha...
Checked my mail once i got home. The vouchers that i've exchanged using the points earned from my UOB card has arrived. A $10 voucher for Hagen Daz and a $20 voucher for Tong Lok restaurants. WAH... total worth of $30 for 800 over points, that's like a spending $4000 for $30. haha... well... better than nothing. haha...
Meeting Wendy on Sunday. A good day to use the vouchers! haha...
