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For a long time I wanted to make a trip to Mount Takao - Takaosan 「高尾山」 and yesterday I managed to do it. Takaosan is considered a sacred mountain, and it was a center of worship for over a thousand years. The main attraction for a visitor inte...

Haha, so the backtracking begins. I couldn’t sleep the night before…but for some reason I feel VERY VERY good and not tired at all. Guess I am really too excited, although it really was only a 6-7 hour road trip. Anyhow, we planned to leave home at...

Another shot from the island of Sentosa. This one was taken about 10m from the plaque declaring the island to be the “Southernmost Point of Continental Asia.”

Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776 m (12,388 feet). For many people, summer season means it is time to challenge themselves to climb Mount Fuji for whatever crazy or wild reasons they have. As for me, I love nature and I love  takin...

Hirasawa Ui Nendoroid: As if the Yui/Mugi Live Stage Set is not enough…another K-ON nendoroid to destroy our wallets. But I am up for it. BRING IT ON! xD (next up: Nodoka, Sawa-chan sensei? The mere thought of them is scary enough to my bank account...

You know I like the Great Buddha statues (Daibutsu). There are many Daibutsu statues scattered all across Japan, but since most of them are are of smaller sizes, they aren’t tourist spots and often there is little information to be found about them....

Another character from Black Rock Shooter - Black Gold Saw. This scale figure was on display at the Wonfes last Sunday.And here is the Figma version of Black Gold Saw. Will let you know pre-order details when they are available.Which of the BRS girls...

Black Rock Shooter goodness from the wonfes starting with these lovely 3D live action girlies - Dead Master and Black Rock Shooter. Dead Master looked particularly awesome!Nendoroid Puchi Black Rock Shooter - sweet!Nendoroid Puchi Dead master - want!...

…and tired. Driving is fun as I expected. But now need sleep, will write tmr. (more after jump~)

There are many ways to visit Asakusa, but definitely the cutest is this Nin, Nin Panda Bus. Plus, it’s free… I accidentally discovered it near the Asakusa water-bus station. Click on photo for higher resolution: Asakusa Free Shuttle Bus - Panda...

Durant la période Edo, l’artisan japonais appelé « Kyubei Kagaya » a commencé la gravure sur verre avec de la poudre d’émeri, fasciné par les magnifiques verres en provenance d’Europe. Il est dit que ce fut l’origine d’Edo Kiriko. Contrairement au Sa...

I don’t know why you would make a road like this. Also, I am now back from my 10 day Singapore vacation. Look forward to seeing those pictures starting tomorrow!

Some pictures of the Tweetup Japan 2010. For those that doesn’t know what is a tweetup, it’s just a meeting of twitter enthusiasts. In this case, the CEO @ev was also there as a special guest. Two years ago, the “Tweetup Japan” was about 40 people an...

More goodies from the Good Smile Company booth where I ended up spending most of my time filming for Culture:Japan ^^;Got to the hall at about 08:30. Press passes are useless at this time as they can only get in at 11 after all the fun n games have b...

Has to be the cutest Miku Hatsune figure I've clapped my mince pies on - based on illustration by Taka Tony. Will be released by Max Factory. Pre-order info soon.And a few more Miku Hatsune goodies for the rest of this post. All Wonder Festival 2010...

I love how the Japanese manage to keep the balance between old and new… and the Hamarikyu Gardens are probably a good example. Although the background is composed by glass and steel skyscrapers, in the Hamarikyu Gardens you can still enjoy a cup of...

I finally started reading Arcade Mania after it had been sitting on my book shelf for a few months, of particular fascination for me was the section about Print Club, Purinto Kurabu or Puri Kura for short. Tremendously popular in Japan, these photo...

The tunnel was painted by children it looked like. After being exposed to the elements for a few seasons, this childish style only added to the unnerving feeling of being in this place. One Creepy Tunnel

Having curry noodle for dinner coz had a heavy late lunch. Had a busy weekend, sorting out stuff and going out with cousins and friends. Finally the weekend means something to me! I’ve edited a lot of my Malaysian trip pictures (about 100 of them!) a...

Strolling through Shiodome, in front of the Nippon Television Tower, I found this less-known creation of Hayao Miyazaki, titled NI-TELE really BIG clock. I guess it’s a hate it or love it kind of thing… But I like it, how about you? Click on photo...

Mugiiiiii!!!!!

Bake!

A Shrine in 八幡西

YEAHHHHHHH! Going on my first ever road trip with my parents, and it will be to Mont Tremblant. Will be gone from Saturday (24/07) to Monday (26/07). Really looking forward to the 8 hour drive! Only thing is I wish I am driving a manual car, but gues...