We have thought of waking up early to catch the famous Tuna auction at Tsukiji Fish Market Tokyo (築地市場). But the plan falls flat in the face of Z monster, it’s already 9 when we reached the world’s largest wholesale fish and seafood market. We were expecting one messy fish market with a lingering...
Shopping at Gotemba Premium Outlets

Next morning, we are back at west exit of Shinjuku Station. We will visit one of the largest outlet malls in Japan – Gotemba Premium Outlets (御殿場) located near the foot of Mount Fuji. This premium factory outlets house over 200 stores selling off-season high-end fashion items at reduced prices. That’s definitely music to...
Yokoso Tokyo

Tokyo trip planning kind of sparked off my interest in DIY travel because ever since then, all travel itineraries are sorted out from my own research and likings. The advantages to visiting what really interests us outweigh the hassle of planning. Having the flexibility to alter plans on the go is one big plus,...