24 February 2016

From Takashimaya and Yokohama Vivre Escapade 2/2016

Things will be changing a lot for me this year, so that's why I haven't really been blogging/facebook as much as I used to. I'm kinda busy in other parts of my life now,  Anyway, now that I have time to do blogging today I'm going to show you guys the photos of a day we spent  on shopping shopping with my friend ミサキ to one of my favourite shopping places in Japan! TAKASHIMAYA AND VIVRE YOKOHAMA!

-TAKASHIMAYA-
at the Chanel store buying something.
(Louis Vuitton shop at the Takashimaya)
Anna Sui- inside Takashimaya

 (lanvin shop)

-YOKOHAMA VIVRE-








we are lucky to find this super sale store at that time
Class store and our favorite store in Vivre

That's all for now! I do have a few more Japan blog posts coming up so will get them done soon! After I'm done with all my Japan blog posts, if you guys have any topics in specific that you want me to cover about Japan please let me know and I will try cover them in my blog posts!

10 February 2016

My Favorite Sacred Place and Power Spot Surround Japan so Far!!

“Power Spots" are Places surround Japan to go in order to stimulate with Good Energies and Good luck in Life, it is now popular to lots of Japanese People and Foreign Residence, especially women. These places, usually Temples or Shrines, Mountains and Falls who possess the Power of God. Maybe a happy relationship, healthy life, success in career, having pregnant and bearing child safely could come true. Also Japanese people believe that the Power Spot places have an ability to take them to Peace and Tranquility in the Hustle Bustle days and stress (reblog from deareststuff.com). Since started blogging — even before 2010 — I’ve been asked one question more than any other: “What was your favorite places in Japan?” I said, there were several places in Japan that I adored so much but power spot captured the biggest parts of my heart and eyes.

Here are those power spot surrounded Japan that I love to spend my holiday, listed in no particular order.

-Tōdai-ji Temples-
Is a Buddhist temple structure found in the city of Nara and Big hall of Buddha are one of the main attraction of this site for being the largest bronze statue of Buddha in the world with houses? The Tōdai-ji temples served as the main school for Buddhism in Japan but according to lots of people who visited a temple, it is a famous place to visit for those who want to gain good energy and recharge their spiritual beliefs. If you are planning a trip to Japan, visiting this ancient temples is a good way to start.


-Jouren no Taki in Mount Amagi-
 A beautiful waterfall found in Yugashima, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture with the height of 25 meters and 7 meters in width, along with the natural forest of Mount Amagi, the Jouren no Taki waterfalls become listed as one of the top 100 waterfalls in Japan. It is visited by people who longing for more extra activities aside from power and good energy recharging you can enjoy doing trout fishing around the Jouren no Taki waterfalls and also experienced seeing fresh wasabi in the process.


-The Oshino Hakkai-
 Oshino Hakkai also known as Utsu Lake in Yamanashi Prefecture, located 7 km²  from the lake of Kawaguchiko and 3 km² Northwest from the Lake of Yamanakako, are now listed as one of 100 national treasure of Japan.  It has beautiful Eight Spring of Ponds with clear and beautiful water coming down from the melting snow of Mount Fuji. This pure water contains a large amount of mineral and called by people as “The spring of God” given the name by local Japanese who once used to wash away Impurities of the heart and soul.



-Matsumoto Castle Escapade-
Matsumoto Castle a.k.a the "Crow Castle" can be found in the city of Matsumoto, in Nagano Prefecture. it is my first castle invading since I decide to visit each castle prefecture of Japan to learned their history.

-Kakitakawa Wakimizu-
the Kakitakawa is a clear-flowing River around Shimizu town in the district of Suntō in Shizouka Prefecture. It is listed as one of the three clear flowing Rivers in Japan together with the Nagara and Shimanto rivers of Gifu and Kōchi Prefecture. The main water source of this beautiful rivers come from the melting snow of Mount Fuji and the others are from spring and rainfalls. The spring parts can be viewed separately from the main river area located at the Kakitakawa Park forming as an old water well. During my visit I experienced, many people have their empty pet bottle with them and bring home water came from the Kakitakawa River for they believe as “Healing Water for all Sickness”.


(credit hatena.jp)

-Yatsugatake Tour Hike-
is a volcanic mountain range in the border of Nagano & Yamanashi prefectures.  The area is teeming with hikers all year round, and is one of the premier winter climbing destinations in Japan (by hikingjapan).

-Golden Pavillon or kinkakuji-
The Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji) is perhaps the most famous temple in Japan. It is a World Heritage Site covered in gold leaf that was burnt to the ground by a mad monk in 1950 and then subsequently rebuilt. Stunning (by cyclekyoto.com).

(credit japanart.info)

-Kegon no Taki-
located at Lake Chuzenji in Nikko National Park in Nikko City. It is 97 meters in height making it one of the 3 highest waterfalls in the country. The Kegon Falls are not just beautiful; they are infamous for suicides, especially among Japanese youth (by aminoappas).

Above places of power spot not only can soothes the eyes but also put the body and the soul in relief and comfort.

09 February 2016

The Zoo with No Cost: The Nogeyama Zoo in Yokohama city

Last Sunday, we've made a mad search through Google about things that can be done in Yokohama at our free time with a minimum cost. Out of all the attractions I read about, what I wanted to see the most (even more than Tokyo Disneyland) was Yokohama Zoo. there was Zoorasia but since it is very far from the city of Yokohama we decided to look nearby, and we found the best place to see an animal inside the city in a weekend at no cost at all, at the Nogeyama Zoological Gardens it is a free entrance zoo opened in April 1951 located in Nogeyama Park, in Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Japan. (source Wikipedia).
So, we went to take the chance trip to Nogeyama Zoo in  Yokohama Japan to look at a few animals.

Nogeyama Zoo offers a lot to its visitors. It houses about 100 species of animals covers  with 9.6 hectares and houses and about 1400 animals counted last 2014. the place is easy to navigate without the map because each animal houses have its sort number from first to the last.  at the entrance guarded by the Red Panda.



Animals in Nogeyama Zoo live inside the steel cages. followed by the Mount baboon and chimpanzee (warning here: the Pee thrower chimpanzee ).

Next the line is Reptiles Sanctuary such as:


of course, one of the popular animal species are lion and tiger but since it is daytime, this two beast is not active when they are a night predator.
(king of the Beast having his nap)
(another Beast waiting for his prey)


(raccoon cage)
(beautiful Flamingo)

(some kinds of Monkeys)

(Any Zoo is incomplete without him 'the Giraffe')

(Condor add more fun moments)
(Japanese Black Bear)

(Another Types of Deer)

 (Zoo is boring without this cute little penguin)
My favorite part and my friend favorite at Nogeyama Zoo is Rainforest. because it's heartwarming and relaxing to see lots of swan swimming on the ponds, This place is the best parts for the couple who want to take a rest for the mountain type Zoo of Nogeyama.


 It has also free to touch time for the Marmot lover visitors (but this free touch moment is close at 3 pm, so I'll recommend you to come early to the marmot Cage before it). It was a shame we were not able to explore the whole zoo. For a better experience, be there by opening time. The zoo is big and has animal shows, boat rides and more to offer that it would take one whole day to do everything (maybe even one whole day is not enough).
Souvenir shop such as, animals toys and medal are available at the Entrance and Exit area.

Details:
Nogeyama Zoo opens from 9:30am to 4:30 pm (Entrance is allowed until 4:00pm) and closes every Monday (closes Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday).
*The zoo closes from December 29 through January 1.

Parking Area: walking Distance from the Zoo

Admission: FREE

Access:
Map =====>here

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