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| Onsen (natural hot spring bath) in Niseko |
As you might expect, I have countless photos, countless stories to retell, and even more recommendations for you to try. However, I'm still catching my breath back here in Singapore, so in the meantime, here's a quick photo tour of my one week in Tokyo and Niseko (with a glimpse of places in between like Otaru).
Special thanks to Paul and Damien - gaijin as they may be, they were as amazing as a guide as any local could be. Thank you Kanae and Mai, who are not so gaijin, for showing me around Ebisu.
P.S. For those who have noticed that my hair looks more 'Japanese' these days, that's because I got my hair cut and colored in Omotesando at ACQUA. My stylist is Kosuke Takezawa. http://www.acqua.co.jp/
Tel: 03-3400-8585
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| Mille feuille in Midtown Roppongi |
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| Omotesando Hills - I did zero shopping for myself, sadly. |
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| Roppongi night life |
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| UKON to start and end a Friday night, the ultimate hangover prevention. |
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| Cold soba with fresh herbs and shaved daikon |
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| The famous tuna, post-auction |
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| Tokyo's Tsukiji Market - 7am in the morning |
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| Otaru, quick stop on the way back to Sapporo from Niseko |
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| The finest uni and ikura I've ever had the pleasure of having in my life. |
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| Local yakitori spot in Hokkaido. He takes pride in his craft. |
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| Train ride from Sapporo to Niseko |
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| Nightfall view from my cabin window |
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| Whoops. Back to Tokyo for a moment - this is Harajuku in a nutshell. |
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| Mt. Yotei, the view we get from Niseko |
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| Hello there! |
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| Snowboarders and skiiers. Jump away. |
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| After a full day of snowboarding, this pretty Bernese Mountain dog is here to greet us |
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| kampai! (Funnily enough, they don't serve Sapporo beer at Hanazono ski lodge, but Kirin. Sad!) |
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| You won't find tourists (except us) at this ultra local Niseko ramen spot. |
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| Back in Tokyo. Roppongi Crossing. |
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| Food everywhere, including on our walk to Meiji Shrine |
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| Sukiyaki, anyone? |
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| My last meal in Tokyo: Pizza at Savoy in Roppongi |
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| My last drink in Tokyo - how cocktails should be done. Also where I had the best bloody mary I've had in my life. |
It looks like you had an amazing time. I drink UKON all the time too. Does the pink one taste different than the original gold one?
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