Land of the Rising SunLately everywhere I turn; I am saddened by the heart-wrenching pictures and stories on the terrible tsunami that slammed the east coast of Japan last week. Having been to Japan more than thrice, I am of course devastated that a disaster of such extreme magnitude happened to one of the most advanced nations in the world. 
The first time I visited Japan, I was only 8 years old. We stopped by Tokyo on our way to our final destination of Los Angeles and the only thing I can remember was the difficulty in finding halal food. But that was years ago and I was only a kid.
More recently however were my last two visits to Tokyo with B. Our first Tokyo vacation as a couple was truly memorable. Everything seemed exciting and new and we soaked up the very best of Tokyo with an open heart and mind. We wanted to try everything and though I sprained my ankle on the very first day of our arrival, I still managed to walk/hop around the entire trip. We enjoyed the cold weather, delightful cuisine, shopping, sightseeing and of course the much-appreciated efficiency that Japan is known for.
So Japan and Tokyo specifically, hold many beautiful memories for yours truly. Tokyo is definitely one of my favourite cities in the world and if given the chance, I'd love to return one day. The next time you are planning a vacation to some place exotic, exciting and FUN don't just limit yourself to researching for apartments in Valencia or web-recommended Valencia apartments. Make sure you give Tokyo a peek as well!
With that, I would like to end my post with some very beautiful and memorable pictures of our Japan vacations. I am hoping this will help remind us of amazing Japan. We may not be able to erase the terrible images of what's currently transpiring in Japan but here's looking back at the better moments we shared on our vacations in beautiful Tokyo!
The first time I visited Japan, I was only 8 years old. We stopped by Tokyo on our way to our final destination of Los Angeles and the only thing I can remember was the difficulty in finding halal food. But that was years ago and I was only a kid.
More recently however were my last two visits to Tokyo with B. Our first Tokyo vacation as a couple was truly memorable. Everything seemed exciting and new and we soaked up the very best of Tokyo with an open heart and mind. We wanted to try everything and though I sprained my ankle on the very first day of our arrival, I still managed to walk/hop around the entire trip. We enjoyed the cold weather, delightful cuisine, shopping, sightseeing and of course the much-appreciated efficiency that Japan is known for.
Our trip was so rejuvenating that for a week after we returned home, I still felt like I was in Tokyo! I remember waking up early every morning after my vacation; raring to start work. I was all gung-ho about expanding my home business to what it is today. And for an entire week, I felt really productive; keen to try new things and overcome whatever challenges headed my way!
The most important thing that happened after this Tokyo trip however was the birth of my blog; this one right here! Totally inspired and refreshed after our very enjoyable vacation, all I wanted to do was share this newly-found sense of joy and enthusiasm with my friends and family. And that's how Wishing on a Falling Star came about and I started to blog! So Japan and Tokyo specifically, hold many beautiful memories for yours truly. Tokyo is definitely one of my favourite cities in the world and if given the chance, I'd love to return one day. The next time you are planning a vacation to some place exotic, exciting and FUN don't just limit yourself to researching for apartments in Valencia or web-recommended Valencia apartments. Make sure you give Tokyo a peek as well!
With that, I would like to end my post with some very beautiful and memorable pictures of our Japan vacations. I am hoping this will help remind us of amazing Japan. We may not be able to erase the terrible images of what's currently transpiring in Japan but here's looking back at the better moments we shared on our vacations in beautiful Tokyo!
Shopping in Ueno
HRC, Ueno Tokyo
White Cherry Blossom
Japanese Restaurant/Bar
Japanese Cuisine
Ikebukuro
Lush, Ikebukuro
Shopping in Harajuku
Entertainment!
Japanese Cafe
Tokyo Tower
Skyscrapers
Metro Station
Harajuku Gals
Japanese Dessert
Sweet Monaka Ice-Cream
Anime Fair
B in Akihabara
Our favourite hotel in Roppongi
Let's go to Disneyland!
Genie Princess meets Genie King
B, Mariuca and Tasha
Loonytown
Halloween in Disneyland
Cinderella's Castle
Narita Airport 
Leaving Tokyo
57 comments:
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chop!! lol!
sounds like a wonderful trip for you and B dearie.. so when is your next trip?
As for me.. didnt really enjoy my trip to Tokyo.. so no repeat for me for sure..
:-$ :-$ :-$ :-$ :-$ :-$ SD SD!!
=-O =-O =-O =-O How come didn't enjoy ur Tokyo vakasi dearie?? *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW*
=-O =-O =-O =-O How come didn't enjoy ur Tokyo vakasi dearie?? *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW*
chop too!! :* :*
oh Tokyo!! :-D :-D never been there yet... :(
wish one day! i know Japan can stand again stronger! :) :) :)
phewwiiit! so sweet la ! vakasi with B! :-P :-P :-P
chop!
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i wanna go disneyland too!! =-X =-X =-X planning planning with Eric ! :-[ :-[ cz most probably have to cancel our Phil trip due to my new work. :( :(
=-O :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D
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too bad to cancel Phil trip Caroline! :'( :'( :'( :'(
LOL poor GG sad it seems cancelled Phil trip! VS Part? :* :* :* :*
yay! vacay again! :-D :-D :-D :-D
disney! :-D :-D :-D :-D
:'( :'( :'( I believe in Japan too and I know they will get through this tragedy!!! Pray for Japan! :* :* :*
yeah,,so true GP, what's happening now in Jap is sooo sad :(
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
but i am firm with Jap's positivity, i know, Jap can survive! :D
:'( :'( :'( Love always Japan, speedy recovery and well-wishes for our friends in Japan, hugs GG! :* :* :*
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yeah..i want VS! have some for me GP? :( :( :( :( :(
Just finished eating, sure GG I have new stock just arrived ha ha! :D:D VS it is!
Me too me too! Japan is great I know they will get through this and with all the support they’re getting, it should be soon, come on Japan!! :D:D:D:D
Never been to Japan! Hope I can visit Tokyo one day!
Oh! So you started this blog after returning from your Japan trip? Interesting!
Hope everything will be allright soon in Japan. It's the biggest tragedy ever and I hope it won't get worse!
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i hope i can visit Tokyo one day...i love Japan! esp the food and fashion!! 8-) 8-) 8-)
i still feel sad for what happened in Japan!! :( :( :(
Shinjuku...the one Jacky Chan shot one of his movies right? :)
here's hoping the country gets back on its feet soon... O:-) O:-)
thanks for sharing the pics sweetie 8-) 8-) 8-)
So Tokyo actually gave you inspiration lar? :p
Bumblee bee is one tall car o. :) Very handsome.
Wahhh.. i wish i can go to japan someday.
Angka yang hilang dan mati dah cecah 15k. But i am sure, Japan will bounce back, like what they did with nagasaki and hiroshima.
Wishing on a Falling star? Baru tahu dari mana datangnya. :)
Thanks for sharing with us these beautiful pictures of Tokyo.
Suka pulak tengok. I used to be hooked up anything with Japan.. Hahaha. Event took 4 sem of japanese.. tapi semua dah lupa.
Beautiful photos sweetie! Sad about the Japan devastation.. Hopefully they'll recover soon. I've never been to Japan.. Hope to be able to go there soon! :-)
yes, i still remember that time, you posted tokyo album on friendster blog, right before both of us migrate to blogspot....hehe those were the days.
wah boboy diapit oleh two bunnies! :* :* :*
hugs! have a great weekend dear! me still got 6 more illos to complete, feel like pengsan oredi.
That was so sad what happen to Japan but i also know that they will pull together and it may take a while but they will get through it.
Looks like you guys had a great time and B look like he had fun with the two bunnies LOL =-O
Yes Tokyo is indeed one of my fav city too. Love it very much. Really sadden by what had happen too :'(
March 20th, 2011
Dear Mariuca,
Thanks for sharing your photos from Japan and your thoughts about the Japanese and this terrible desaster. I agree with you: Japan is indeed a leading nation of the world.
All the way away here in Sweden we are seeing pictures from Japan. I find the threat of that radio-active cloud especially frightening. It is a little like déjà vu of the accident of the Tjernobl reactor. That cloud reached parts of Sweden!
Let's all hope that the Japanese people get through this. This is not the first time they have met with tragedy.
Best wishes,
Anna
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wonderful memories and a great tribute.
There is so much devastation in Japan that it's hard to know where they will start to fix things.
Knowing life can change in an instant, we should live life to the fullest and must appreciate life for what it is in every moment.
i'll continue to pray the best for Japan.
8-) 8-) 8-) LJ FC1!
:* :* Caroline FC2!
:-D :-D and GG FC3!
Thanks for the Tokyo chop ladies, #prayforJapan! :* :* :* :*
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