Aaron & Xixi's Japan Trip 2014

Aaron & Xixi's Japan Trip 2014

Xixi and I booked a last-minute trip to Tokyo for our 2 year anniversary and my birthday, which turned out to be amazing. We got the chance to fly First Class & Suites, met up with fantastic friends who brought us to all sorts of wonderful places, and of course got in a ton of shopping and - most importantly - eating!

Aaron 07 Sep 2014 ⋅ 7,620 views ⋅ 6 favorites

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01. SQ First Class: Singapore to Tokyo

01. SQ First Class: Singapore to Tokyo

Changi Airport Terminal 3, Singapore

Thanks to the power of Krisflyer miles (204,000 to be exact), Xixi and I were able to fly First Class on Singapore Airlines to Tokyo. We started the adventure in The Private Room - SQ's exclusive lounge only for passengers flying First Class. After a great dinner (and a c...

07 Sep 2014 ⋅ 8 comments ⋅ 14 photos ⋅ 642 views

02. Shopping @ Shibuya 109

02. Shopping @ Shibuya 109

Shibuya 109, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Our first hotel was in Shibuya - right above the famous Shibuya crossing and the Hachiko statue, as well as conveniently located next to a bunch of shopping. Our first stop was Shibuya 109, and Xixi fell in love at first sight. We spent far too much time here but kept com...

09 Sep 2014 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ 5 photos ⋅ 403 views

03. Ichiran Ramen!

03. Ichiran Ramen!

1 Chome-22-7 Jinnan, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Our first meal in Tokyo - Ichiran Ramen. Came highly recommended by a few close friends and family, and it was easy to see why. Like most of the other traditional Japanese ramen shops, you place your order via a vending machine and then wait for it to be prepared. The sea...

07 Sep 2014 ⋅ 4 comments ⋅ 8 photos ⋅ 573 views

04. Yakitori @ Omoide Yokocho

04. Yakitori @ Omoide Yokocho

Omoide Yokocho, Shinjuku Station West Exit, Nishishinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku

On our first night in Japan, we accidentally stumbled upon Omoide Yokocho, a cosy walking street littered with dozens of tiny yakitori stalls packed with locals and the occasional tourist. We spent a few minutes scouting out which ones looked the best (and, more important...

07 Sep 2014 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ 10 photos ⋅ 534 views ⋅ 1 favorite

05. Crepes @ Harajuku 原宿

05. Crepes @ Harajuku 原宿

神宮前1-20-6, Shibuya, Tōkyō, 150-0001, Japan

Harajuku is a prime spot to see the more unique aspects of Tokyo's youth and fashion culture. There are tons of teenagers dressed up in cosplay dresses, typically as dolls, gothic, schoolgirls, etc. There are also lots of trendy shops for fashion and accessories. For us,...

07 Sep 2014 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ 11 photos ⋅ 650 views

06. Amazing Sushi @ Ootanino

06. Amazing Sushi @ Ootanino

Ootanino, 4 Chome-11-7 Nishiazabu, Minato, Tokyo 106-0031, Japan

To say this was the best sushi we've ever had is an understatement. Ootanino was one of the best meals of any nature that we have ever had the privilege of tasting. Thanks to my buddy Buerge and his wife, we were able to get a reservation in this ultra-authentic, Michelin...

07 Sep 2014 ⋅ 6 comments ⋅ 32 photos ⋅ 1,082 views

07. Sankei-en garden & Kannonzaki beach

07. Sankei-en garden & Kannonzaki beach

Japan, 〒231-0824 Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Honmokusannotani, 58−1, 三溪園内

Our wonderful hosts the Buerges brought us to Yokohama on a day trip to stroll about the Sankei-en garden as well as a leisurely hike at Kannonzaki Beach. Though we just missed the sakura (cherry blossom) season, the weather and environment was perfect. We couldn't have a...

08 Mar 2015 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ 18 photos ⋅ 553 views

08. Tsukiji Fish Market

08. Tsukiji Fish Market

5 Chome-2-1 Tsukiji, Chuo, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan

The Tsukiji Fish Market is one of the most famous attractions in Tokyo, housing the largest and busiest fish market in the world. While one typically has to get up crazy early (like 4am) to make it into the actual market and see the tuna auctions, we took it easy and arri...

08 Mar 2015 ⋅ 7 comments ⋅ 25 photos ⋅ 503 views

09. Great Yakitori with Fantastic Friends

09. Great Yakitori with Fantastic Friends

Roppongi, Tokyo

A few of my friends and ex-colleagues arranged to meet up for dinner in Roppongi at a great yakitori restaurant with a western spin. It was the first time seeing all of them in years and catching up was a blast. The food was also fantastic, and made for a perfect evening....

08 Mar 2015 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ 15 photos ⋅ 592 views

10. My Birthday @ Tokyo DisneySea

10. My Birthday @ Tokyo DisneySea

Tokyo Disneysea, Tokyo, Japan

The last full day of our trip was also my birthday, and we celebrated with a trip to Tokyo DisneySea. Lucky for us it wasn't too crowded, and we were able to go on all of the rides we wanted, including the best ride - Journey to the Center of the Earth - twice. We finishe...

07 Sep 2014 ⋅ 6 comments ⋅ 15 photos ⋅ 443 views

11. FOOD! Random other meals

11. FOOD! Random other meals

While perhaps not a chronological event in itself, the food of Japan definitely stands out as something we thoroughly enjoyed. Here are random shots of some of our meals, since everyone loves food :)

08 Mar 2015 ⋅ 13 comments ⋅ 17 photos ⋅ 454 views

12. SQ Suites: Tokyo to Singapore

12. SQ Suites: Tokyo to Singapore

Nartita Airport, Tokyo, Japan

While we are usually sad to end a trip - especially one as perfect as this - we were also excited to try Singapore Airline's Suites for the first time! There were only 2 other passengers out of 12 available seats, so it was very private and the service was impeccable. We...

08 Sep 2014 ⋅ 7 comments ⋅ 25 photos ⋅ 489 views

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