Sky Circus, the observatory of Ikebukuro
The Sunshine 60 building is located in the center of Ikebukuro district, it is the highest skyscraper of the district, it extends to 251m in height with its 60 floors. When it was built in 1978, it was the highest…
Around the world in Tokyo
It’s a title that may sound strange, isn’t it?Not so much! This morning, we went to pick up Valentin at the Shijuku bus station, who is still working on the Fujiyoshida site but who, for his day off, decided to…
Tokyo’s phenomenal monuments
On a rainy day, we decided to visit the skytree, but when we get out of the subway station, the storm is there. We run to take refuge in the shopping center at the foot of the tower. This shopping…
Yogogi Koen, the central park of Shinjuku
I had heard of Takeshita-dōri, the main street in Shibuya, a shopping street with manga cosplays and gothic and manga clothing stores. Arrived on the spot, we realized of the madness which is this street. A very dense tourist population,…
The Imperial Palace, a fortress in Tokyo
After coffee this morning, we head to central Tokyo in the Chiyoda district to visit the imperial palace called the Kōkyo (Emperor’s Residence). Remember that Tokyo was the capital of Japan quite late in their history, Kyoto was until the…
Let’s go to Tokyo!
We had the choice between taking the train or the bus to Tokyo. We chose the bus very quickly because the station is next to the hotel, the price is reasonable compared to the train, 1800 yen and the trip…
The last days at Mount Fuji
I take the opportunity to stroll in the shopping malls and rejuvenate myself at Lake Kawaguchiko, I must say that it gives a soothing air. Knowing that the last week will be spent in Tokyo, the megapolis, it is good…
Iyashi no sato nemba
The Holy Mountain is still visible this morning but everything can change and quite quickly here.Fortunately, it’s day off for Nico’s and his colleague Valentin, the sun is there. I propose them to go to see the magnificent view of…
Oshino Hakkai, the small countryside
The day before, Louis, Nico’s colleague, had to leave. We had a wonderful evening at the Montenashya three stars restaurant. How could I explain you that in this restaurant… Well, nothing is translated in English, so we are lucky that…
Day off!
It’s sunday ! Nico and his colleague are finally off work but it’s still raining a bit…We decided to go to the Kawaguchiko lake for a walk anyway. We leave from Fujikyu highland station, the trip costs 170 yen per…
The Fuji-san energy vortex
Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine On this day which marks the beginning of the rainy season in Japan, I take my jacket and decide to go for a walk. At the beginning, without any precise goal on the main road…
Kawaguchiko Lake
I hesitated between taking the train or walking there, finally I went on foot. It’s only a 4 km walk anyway!This lake is one of the most famous of the 5 lakes of the region, it is big enough to…
Happy me !
After yesterday’s long walk, I deserve a relaxing day. Especially since today is my birthday! Breakfast over, I go to the 7eleven and finally walk a bit, before going back to the room to start my research of things to…
Fujiyoshida, the little town at the foot of the volcano
We landed in the evening in Tokyo, after having taken the train from Brussels to Paris Charles De Gaulle, then the plane of Air France. A total of almost 15 hours of travel. We had to wait for a colleague…
Japan, unexpectedly!
That’s it, another dream come true! Unexpectedly, yes, but rather by chance (or misfortune)! Let me explain. My dear companion had to leave to work for 2 weeks in May. It was planned for him since my return from Peru.…
