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!

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07. Sankei-en garden & Kannonzaki beach

Xixi taking it all in. The fresh air, clear water, gentle breeze, and of course, great company!
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07. Sankei-en garden & Kannonzaki beach

This couple set up their own little barbecue on the end of a rock overlooking the ocean at Kannonzaki beach. Relaxing, talking, and eating, without a care in the world. This is what life should be like.
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02. Shopping @ Shibuya 109

Xixi absolutely loved Shibuya 109, and got to shopping right away.
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01. SQ First Class: Singapore to Tokyo

Our seats in an entirely empty cabin.
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01. SQ First Class: Singapore to Tokyo

Dining area in The Private Room (lounge reserved only for SQ First Class ticket holders)
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04. Yakitori @ Omoide Yokocho

It didn't take long for us to decide that trying one stall wasn't enough - we simply had to try out different places as each one is so different from the other.
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06. Amazing Sushi @ Ootanino

Watching the meticulous precision of the chef was mind boggling, it really makes one appreciate how seriously the Japanese take their food. And the effort pays off as well - the taste is like no other we had ever experienced.
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06. Amazing Sushi @ Ootanino

Sake in a bamboo serving thingy
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06. Amazing Sushi @ Ootanino

Each course, such as this prawn sashimi, was prepared incredibly fresh. One moment the prawns were swimming about in a bowl, and literally under a minute later they were in our mouths.
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06. Amazing Sushi @ Ootanino

The setting is simple and unique. Nothing too fancy other than hand-picked serving plates, the focus is on the food. Oh, and this is the size of the entire dining area other than 2 more seats to the right. It is the definition of intimate and exclusive.
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05. Crepes @ Harajuku 原宿

Xixi found the fashion at Harajuku to be a little too over-the-top cutesy, but the convenience stores had boat loads of unique makeup and accessories which made for great gifts
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05. Crepes @ Harajuku 原宿

Both stalls have elaborate displays of the crepes so you can choose exactly what you want.
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05. Crepes @ Harajuku 原宿

The two famous crepe stalls - Angels Heart and Marion Crepes - are literally right across from each other. The pricing, selection, and taste was pretty much the same for us. But try both out anyways - who doesn't love a good crepe?
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04. Yakitori @ Omoide Yokocho

There are dozens of yakitori stalls and each one is super narrow. Barely enough to sit down let alone walk through to your chair. The atmosphere is super cosy and communal though, and the patrons seem to be mostly locals, which is a good thing.
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02. Shopping @ Shibuya 109

Shibuya crossing - one of the most famous in the world. It gets crazy crowded with people crossing the street in every direction.
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02. Shopping @ Shibuya 109

Shibuya crossing in the wee hours, before the ambush of pedestrians and cars alike.
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03. Ichiran Ramen!

If you really like the food - or want to take some home as gifts so your friends and family can try - they offer box sets to take away as well. It only comes with the noodles and broth ingredients, so you'll need to provide your own meat and toppings.
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03. Ichiran Ramen!

Each individual cubicle has its own water tap, which is nice. Your bowl of ramen will come out of the 'window' partition when ready, after which they'll close it to let you eat in peace.
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03. Ichiran Ramen!

The dining area - a narrow hall of individual cubicles all sectioned off to give privacy. Don't expect to have a romantic face-to-face dinner date here
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03. Ichiran Ramen!

The vending machine to place and pay for your order. Pretty easy to figure out with the prices and photos
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