Category Archives: Tokyo

Tobu Zoo Park

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Cheryl

Note: Japanese zoos are generally not the best place regarding animal welfare. Most of the zoos, I have visited have a few cages where my heart breaks for the welfare of the animals. That said, I believe zoos do have … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Skytree

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Cheryl

We’ve finally made it up Tokyo Skytree!  We’ve been here for nearly 5 years and we’ve finally made up one of Tokyo’s most iconic views! It only took a visit from a South African cousin to get us up there!  … Continue reading →

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Exploring, Exploring: My 5 Favourite Beaches near Tokyo

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Cheryl

Summer is here in Japan and in true Japanese weather form it arrived on its due date! BAM! 1 July- the day that the Japanese beaches and the outdoor pools open- the temperature goes up by 2-3 deg C and … Continue reading →

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Exploring, exploring: My 5 favourite places in Tokyo on a rainy day.

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Cheryl

“Rain, rain go away, Come again another day. Rain, rain go away, Come again on Mummy’s washing day” I often used to chant this rhyme as a child when it rained, but it never seemed to make the rain go … Continue reading →

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Kameido Tenjin Shrine

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Cheryl

I had been told about this shrine by a friend who knew my love for plants and gardening.    The shrine is very well kept and despite it being in the middle of the city, it was restful and had … Continue reading →

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It’s Sumo Time!

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Cheryl

It is May, so the next round of Sumo Tournaments are here in Tokyo. Starting today, it will run for 15 days, finishing on Sunday 22 May.  I have blogged about our Sumo trip before, and the full post is … Continue reading →

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Exploring, Exploring: My 5 Favourite Zoos in Tokyo

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Cheryl

Note: Japanese zoos are generally not the best place regarding animal welfare. Most of the zoos, I have visited have a few cages where my heart breaks for the welfare of the animals. That said, I believe zoos do have … Continue reading →

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Mt Tsukuba

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Cheryl

I have created a bucket list for our time in Japan, as I would like to have visited as many of the prefectures in Japan as possible, during our time here. So, to that end we headed up to central … Continue reading →

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My 5 Favourite places to Hanami in Sakura season.

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Cheryl

Sakura Season is upon us! Each year towards the end of March, the Sakura blossoms come out for a fleeting few days and with it the Japanese people. When I wrote about the significance of the Sakura season and the … Continue reading →

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Exploring, Exploring: My 5 Favourite Aquariums in Tokyo

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Cheryl

In the three years that I have been living in Tokyo, I have finally managed to visit all of the main aquariums in and around Tokyo.  I’d like to say all of them, but the Japanese like their fish and … Continue reading →

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