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Be As You Are

07/12/202007/12/2020

“It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.” ― Andre Gide, Autumn Leaves This world unnecessarily makes us unhappy. It seems that our generation is more likely to experience stress and pressure than previous generations. That’s because there are so many reasons why we’re likely to be depressed: pressures at home, school, and work, worry about financial issues, global warming, and pandemic. In particular, social pressures we face every day likely to cause emotional instability. Our world keeps asking us who we are: What’s your job? What’s your educational background? Where are you from? They keep asking us to … Continue ReadingBe As You Are

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Connecting Indonesia Japan

11/12/2019

“Don’t walk in front of me… I may not follow Don’t walk behind me… I may not lead Walk beside me… just be my friend” ― Albert Camus Connecting Indonesia Japan – that’s his motto. If you have been reading my blog’s posts, probably you already know him. Hasnul Zainal Tamin likes Japan, and as a travel guide, his enthusiasm towards my country has driven him to travel between Indonesia and Japan as frequent as every month. His knowledge about Japan, therefore, is even deeper than the average Japanese. Having guided a number of Indonesian tourists all across Japan for many years, he especially knows about the country’s major cities … Continue ReadingConnecting Indonesia Japan

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Enoshima

03/31/201903/31/2019

“Don’t pack up your camera until you’ve left the location.” ― Joe McNally Along with Shimokitazawa, which was featured in the last post, the anime Someday’s Dreamers Natsu No Sora set in Enoshima Island as well. This island has been one of my favorite weekend destinations outside of Tokyo. The iconic Enoden trains were featured in the opening theme of the anime with the sunset in background. The island offers all sorts of attractions, including shrines, park, observation tower, and caves. Additionally, you can enjoy authentic seafood cooked with local ingredients.

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Chinatown in Rain

03/06/201903/06/2019

“Raise your words, not voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.” ― Rumi Maybe once in a while, we should walk in the rain. So many of us feel uncomfortable walking in the rain and getting wet, yet our body is filled with water. Walking mindlessly in the rain may heal your mind. Not only does it give you an opportunity to get closer to nature, it also allows to touch your own soul. In the previous post, I posted the photographic journal of the walk through the downtown of Yokohama, where streets were sparsely populated. Then I went to Chinatown. Despite the rainy weather, the district was … Continue ReadingChinatown in Rain

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Miss Saigon

01/14/201901/14/2019

“Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.” ― Ruth Reichl Hidden away in a small building in Shibuya, Miss Saigon offers the most authentic Vietnamese food in Tokyo. Dressed in cute silk Vietnamese national dress, staffs are always smiling and friendly, creating a cozy atmosphere. If you want to taste something different from your usual food available anywhere in Tokyo, why don’t you try it?