We are going...
Yesterday started out as a bad day. Stef and I got to work and were feeling a little down in the dumps. Naturally we got to talking about going back to Asia for business and we decided spur of the moment to book it! My brother Mike is now a travel agent over at Bonaventure Travel and was super helpful in getting us great flights, and we couldn't be more excited!
We have both always wanted to go to Tokyo and have never had enough time to leave the Narita airport in past trips, so we planned a layover for a few days to explore!
Our plan right now is to spend a few days in Tokyo and then head back to Bangkok, and after that we will have a week to go wherever we please! This is the fun part, the planning and dreaming and scheming! This time around, we are going to pack as light as physically possible and take way more photos!
Have any of you been to Tokyo before? We are looking for suggestions for places to eat/sleep/shop/see and if you have any pointers, please leave us a comment below!
what kind of business do you do in asia like buy stuff there and send it back??
ReplyDeletehi there! yeah we do a bit of buying at vintage markets-they have amazing stuff!
DeleteOoh, how exciting! I'd love to book a spontaneous trip abroad!
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I've been to Tokyo a few times, and I think the biggest tip I can give would be to simply embrace it. It's one of the more... unique places in Asia and I'm sure you'll notice right away! Before I went, I read up on local customs and the proper ways to show respect. It's pretty simple. Have so much fun! I'm jealous!
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Tokyo is incredible! My husband and I were reminiscing of our trip last night and would LOVE to go back. *^^* Where are you guys staying in Tokyo? Do you know? Any thoughts of where you wanted to go or what you wanted to do? I'd love to help in anyway I can~
ReplyDeleteSorry you had a bit of a rough day Erin and Steph. So excited for you both that you have something to look forward...something to lift your spirits! Can't wait to see what you bring back :)
ReplyDeleteI've heard that it's absolutely amazing! I've been wanting to go for so long. I haven't been to any of the Far East actually, I need to get cracking with that! Can't wait to see all the photos when you are back :)
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It's always good to have something to look forward to! :) Tokyo is on my list of dream places to visit, can't wait to see your photos!
ReplyDeleteFaye x
oh my gosh that is AWESOMEEE i am so jealous!! i cant wait to see al your pictures!
ReplyDeleteI have never been to Tokyo, but we did visit Chiang Mai in Thailand which was STUNNING~ mountainous, beautiful and relaxing. If you have more time to saunter/travel we currently live in Seoul, S. Korea and adore it. Such great shopping, yummy food, and some of the kindest people I have ever encountered. Happy travels!!
ReplyDeleteI would be so intimidated going somewhere like that. You girls are brave. Have fun.
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have fun girls! i wish i could go!
ReplyDeleteI love Tokyo and they have the most amazing vintage stuff. Everything is so neat and clean, like everything in Japan! You must go to Harajuku and go down all the little back alley's with amazing vintage stores. My favourite is "Chicago Co-op" and amazing vintage clothes shop in Harajuku, there is also one in Kyoto if you are heading down there with fabulous vintage Kimono and Obi.
ReplyDeleteI looooove Tokyo and Bangkok!!! Bangkok has amazing flea markets where you guys might be able to find some cute little stuff :) It's really about looking and frisking! <3 Much love, have fun!!! x
ReplyDeleteThat's so exciting! I'd love to visit Tokyo one day!
ReplyDeleteSounds absolutely fabulous! Enjoy! I look forward to reading about what you see and buy!
ReplyDeleteThat's quite a trip to plan spur of the moment! Sounds amazing though. I look forward to seeing pics and hearing about your adventures!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to visit Japan! I'm looking forward to seeing your photos and living vicariously through you guys :)
ReplyDeleteHere's some places/silly things I would want to see:
A cat cafe: http://www.psfk.com/2012/04/tokyo-cat-cafe.html
This photo makes me think you should get something sweet at this historic hotel: http://www.flickr.com/photos/marikaryu/7565999924/in/contacts/
Rikugien Garden looks amazing: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3026.html
Cafe de l'Ambre for an old-school coffee experience: http://frshgrnd.com/2010/10/cafe-de-lambre/
The Hello Kitty cafe? How could you not? http://blog.asiantown.net/-/12420/A_look_into_Hello_Kitty_cafe__39_s_memu_in_Japan
I'm so jealous! I spent a month in Japan at the beginning of the year and would give anything to go back. If you are there over a weekend I would head to Yoyogi Park. You will need to go to Harajuku tube station. To warn you the tube station and streets will be packed but it is worth it. All of the trendy teens head to Yoyogi park at the weekend in their best clothes - it should give you a lot of inspiration! If you come out of the tube station, turn left and walk down the street, on the opposite side of the road you will see an alley way full of shops (and probably hundreds of people!). There is also Tokyo's largest Daiso store down that street (the 100 yen shop) which sells pretty much everything you can imagine. I hope that helps.
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I have yet to go to Tokyo but we are also heading to Thailand (starting in Bangkok and adventuring around some other places) in a few months.
ReplyDeletecant wait. Hope you have fun, cant wait to hear about this adventure.
Zoe
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Oh I was just in Bangkok in June! Hope you have a wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time!! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteThe Cat Cafe in Tokyo is really fun and unique. :) Have a great trip!
ReplyDeleteohh incredible! i absolutely loved Tokyo and Kyoto (never made it to Osaka, but am told it's incredible!)
ReplyDeletewe loved the Studio Ghibli Museum, but i'm in love with their films!
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there's just so much to see and do - we ran out of time!
have a blast
Cheray x