Yokoso! Japan
I enjoyed it when I know everytime I returned from a foreign country, I'll have this new sets of realisation and discoveries which I find useful to shape me into a better person.
I thought I should blog about my trip while it's still fresh and wakey in my mind. Landed yesterday, cleared my stuff, admiring them, reminiscing the Nihon culture. My previous trip to Japan was five years ago, that time I did not pay attention to any other htings in Japan except for Gameboys and MD Walkman. I don't even talk about fashion and clothings five years ago. But five years later, I finally extended my sights. There are three main things I need to specifically mention about my experiences in Japan. So, please bear wih me for the next couple of minutes.
1. The people
No doubt, Japan gathers the trendiest, funkiest, coolest, ...etc etc... Basically almost every adjective can be use to describe the people walking on Tokyo streets. All of them look so beautiful, the guys, the girls, everyone has its own character. You'll never find a repetition of clothing in 20 people you've walked pass. From top to toe, it's all accessorized. The streets are full packed with people. Lucky it was winter (so damn cold), if it's summer, I think the 'summer scent' will kill me.
2. The manners
I have to give a high distinction for their manners. Maybe a A+++ instead. I know that they are well-mannered. But I've never thought they could go to such extreme, so well-mannered until I felt scared by them. An accidental eye contact with a stranger would trigger them to greet you and bow to you. Not a common bow, but a full 90 degrees, half circle bow!!! =.=" Buy the slightest thing from a shop, the shopkeeper would send you out the door, arigato to you, their signature bow of course, and it will continue until they are sure that you're out of their sight. Orelse, they'll just freeze in the position.
3. Tokyo itself
Everywhere is shopping. They really fully utilised each and every inch of their land. So much things to see till mum and I were lost in streets. The locals actually que up half an hour earlier, waiting for shops to open. I hardly see any non-locals in Tokyo. People are buying something every minute. Most of their spenders are locals. I think the number of people I see carrying Gucci and LV bags are enough to suffocate me =.=" I guess it's their way of pampering themself after a long day at work.
4. The food
For the past week, I think I've consumed less than a teaspoon of oil. Ate a lot of seaweed products, and drank mostly greentea. I feel healthy! Sushi? You must be kidding! On average, I eat 10 pieces everyday. So fresh, cheap, different, and most important, I love it! And I love their breakfast @ hotel. Eating almost the same thing everyday, but still, I was never sick of it.
The Japanese are in such a fast pace. The advancement of the country led their people into a non-stop routine. They stand while eating, takes them less than 5 minutes to finish their meal, and walk out. Mum was saying she is already a fast-eater, but the Japanese are even faster. Waste no time!
Asked me whether I enjoy shopping in Japan or Hong Kong? I would say Hong Kong. Reason being: In Hong Kong, I can buy things easier, as in the price of it. At least of the five things I see in Hong Kong, I might have the cash to buy all five of it. But in Japan, I might not even buy one. That's how expensive it is. Did not buy much actually, as I need to choose carefully, choose the best. Heck! Everything is so nice. Before picking up something, I need to first take out my calculator. It was my best friend throughout the trip! Mum bought a bag, worth RM3000, it's not LV, Gucci, Hermes or any other brand. It's just a brand in Japan, gosh! I cannot understand her. But same goes to her, she wouldn't be able to understand why we would buy a plaine tee shirt for RM 200... =,=
I think I'm obssessed with their cosmetics. They are much cheaper compare to the ones I bought in HK and Singapore. Same brand of coz. Almost wanted to buy the whole shelf off. Japan made cosmetics are always cheaper. Was overjoyed to see DHC selling so cheap there. They have so many brands till I can't even differentiate which one I just saw.
I'm looking forward to visit Japan again with friends instead. I think it would be very fun! Oh ya, one of the hotel receptionists in Japan stole my heart. Hohoho..she is so so so nice and adorable!
Ps: Can't be blogging every places I went. Will do it by photos instead, will try to use the best descriptions.
Yokoso! Japan
I thought I should blog about my trip while it's still fresh and wakey in my mind. Landed yesterday, cleared my stuff, admiring them, reminiscing the Nihon culture. My previous trip to Japan was five years ago, that time I did not pay attention to any other htings in Japan except for Gameboys and MD Walkman. I don't even talk about fashion and clothings five years ago. But five years later, I finally extended my sights. There are three main things I need to specifically mention about my experiences in Japan. So, please bear wih me for the next couple of minutes.
1. The people
No doubt, Japan gathers the trendiest, funkiest, coolest, ...etc etc... Basically almost every adjective can be use to describe the people walking on Tokyo streets. All of them look so beautiful, the guys, the girls, everyone has its own character. You'll never find a repetition of clothing in 20 people you've walked pass. From top to toe, it's all accessorized. The streets are full packed with people. Lucky it was winter (so damn cold), if it's summer, I think the 'summer scent' will kill me.
2. The manners
I have to give a high distinction for their manners. Maybe a A+++ instead. I know that they are well-mannered. But I've never thought they could go to such extreme, so well-mannered until I felt scared by them. An accidental eye contact with a stranger would trigger them to greet you and bow to you. Not a common bow, but a full 90 degrees, half circle bow!!! =.=" Buy the slightest thing from a shop, the shopkeeper would send you out the door, arigato to you, their signature bow of course, and it will continue until they are sure that you're out of their sight. Orelse, they'll just freeze in the position.
3. Tokyo itself
Everywhere is shopping. They really fully utilised each and every inch of their land. So much things to see till mum and I were lost in streets. The locals actually que up half an hour earlier, waiting for shops to open. I hardly see any non-locals in Tokyo. People are buying something every minute. Most of their spenders are locals. I think the number of people I see carrying Gucci and LV bags are enough to suffocate me =.=" I guess it's their way of pampering themself after a long day at work.
4. The food
For the past week, I think I've consumed less than a teaspoon of oil. Ate a lot of seaweed products, and drank mostly greentea. I feel healthy! Sushi? You must be kidding! On average, I eat 10 pieces everyday. So fresh, cheap, different, and most important, I love it! And I love their breakfast @ hotel. Eating almost the same thing everyday, but still, I was never sick of it.
The Japanese are in such a fast pace. The advancement of the country led their people into a non-stop routine. They stand while eating, takes them less than 5 minutes to finish their meal, and walk out. Mum was saying she is already a fast-eater, but the Japanese are even faster. Waste no time!
Asked me whether I enjoy shopping in Japan or Hong Kong? I would say Hong Kong. Reason being: In Hong Kong, I can buy things easier, as in the price of it. At least of the five things I see in Hong Kong, I might have the cash to buy all five of it. But in Japan, I might not even buy one. That's how expensive it is. Did not buy much actually, as I need to choose carefully, choose the best. Heck! Everything is so nice. Before picking up something, I need to first take out my calculator. It was my best friend throughout the trip! Mum bought a bag, worth RM3000, it's not LV, Gucci, Hermes or any other brand. It's just a brand in Japan, gosh! I cannot understand her. But same goes to her, she wouldn't be able to understand why we would buy a plaine tee shirt for RM 200... =,=
I think I'm obssessed with their cosmetics. They are much cheaper compare to the ones I bought in HK and Singapore. Same brand of coz. Almost wanted to buy the whole shelf off. Japan made cosmetics are always cheaper. Was overjoyed to see DHC selling so cheap there. They have so many brands till I can't even differentiate which one I just saw.
I'm looking forward to visit Japan again with friends instead. I think it would be very fun! Oh ya, one of the hotel receptionists in Japan stole my heart. Hohoho..she is so so so nice and adorable!
Ps: Can't be blogging every places I went. Will do it by photos instead, will try to use the best descriptions.
Yokoso! Japan
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