SkyTree in the Blue Sky →

Tokyo Skytree is often listed as one of the must-visit spots for tourists in Japan, but did you know that besides the observatory deck, there is also a mall with a bunch of wonderful stores? From Oshiage Station, there is a direct way to the mall called “Solamachi”, and it is also connected to the Skytree observatory deck. In Solamachi itself, there are clothes stores, accessories stores, Disney store, restaurants, character cafes, and many more. Furthermore, on the rooftop, there is always a seasonal event being held. One time, there was a mini zoo where we can pet some of the animals, a temporary swimming pool for the summer, and illumination. Do not forget to check the mall out when you visit Tokyo Skytree!

The Beauty of Venus Fort →

Last week, I went to Venus Fort mall in Odaiba with my friend. We had an event nearby and had lunch there after we finished. I really love Venus Fort mall’s aesthetic inside, which is like a European style buildings. I took a picture of the wonderful fountain complemented with the sky-painted roof. The spot is a famous tourist area since I also saw a bunch of foreigners taking pictures there. This mall is very recommended if you want to take instagrammable pictures! Actually, when we were inside the mall, the weather outside was really stormy. We could not even start heading home, so we spent several hours wandering around the mall, which was super nice.

Paella Time! →

Last week, I went to eat paella for the first time at an Italian Restaurant in Shibuya. Usually when one mentions Italian food, we often think pasta, pizza, spaghetti, and risotto, right? I did not even know there is a menu called “paella” before in my life. As my friend explained to me that it is rice with tomato sauce, I thought it would be similar to a doria. However, it turns out that the taste is completely different! The tomato feels fresh, and the vegetables complements the taste perfectly. Furthermore, the place was also nice because it was on the top of Shibuya Scramble Square, where we can enjoy the skyscraper scenery.

My Hero Academia Exhibition →

Last week, I went to an exhibition of one of my favorite anime, My Hero Academia (僕のヒーローアカデミア). They had the exhibition at Mori Art Museum in Roppongi Hills, and it was such a fantastic experience. I went with another friend who is a fan of the show, and we stayed there for about two hours. There are original manga panels on display, and we can clearly observe the author’s strokes in the illustration. There are also decorations like cutout panels for the characters, and even grand ones like the statue on the photo. He is one of the most important characters of My Hero Academia, All Might.

Chilling under the Cherry Blossom Tree →

The cherry blossom flowers were on its peak of bloom a few weeks ago, and I managed to go hanami, appreciating cherry blossom flowers, to several places. One of the places is Shinjuku Gyoen, which I always go every year. There are wide fields where we can sit with friends and chat while viewing the beautiful landscape filled with pink. I love how the matcha frappucino that I bought matches with the pink scenery, and I think this photo turned out pretty decent.

Enoshima Island →

Two weeks ago, I went to Kamakura and Enoshima Island with my friend for the first time. Since we live in Tokyo metropolitan area, we rarely see the beach or any other natural landscapes. It was a very refreshing moment. To go to the island, we had to walk for about 20 minutes from the station, but it didn’t feel tiring at all as we can enjoy the seaside throughout the road. The sea breeze was also chilling with a “just right” temperature. On the island itself, there are various attractions that tourists can try. One of them is the Sea Candle, which is a sightseeing spot to view the landscape of Enoshima from above. We spent the evening there while watching sunset.