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JP 2022 Dec Tokyo (Part 2)

On the next day we visited the teamLab Planets in Toyosu.

I had visited the teamLab Borderless in 2019, but sadly it was closed in Aug 2022.  Though we already possessed e-tickets, we had to line up with others which took about 15 min before admission.

All visitors were required to remove their shoes and socks to be stored in large lockers. Short pants were provided (for free) to access corridors and rooms filled with water up to shin level.  Amazing visual effects were deployed.  We enjoyed it and stayed for 1 hour+.

 

 

 

Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho

Dropped by it after lunch.  Much to our surprise, roses were blooming, as in early May 2018 when we last visited.  Strolled around Akasaka – it seemed more boutique hotels have sprung up, apart from new and old familiar shops.  It was amazing that one local patisserie still attracted a long line – as in the past. Went for a coffee break in a nearby local cafe. 

 

 

 

Returned to Hong Kong on the next day.  Overall, it was a great holiday and Japan has resumed normal in many aspects. 

 

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JP 2018 May Tokyo

Returned to Tokyo by domestic flight from Hakodate for the first time.  Stayed in Tokyo for the next few days during the 2nd half of the golden week.  Afterwards, visited western Izu, Hakone Open-Air museum and Fuji Shibazakura Park by car while based in Izu for few days before returning to Yokohama.

 

Roses in Yoyogi Park

Visited Yoyogi Park on a sunny morning.  It was a surprise as we did not expect roses to be in full bloom so early during the golden week.

 

 

Star Wars Stormtropper in Shinjuku

There was a long queue in Shinjuku with people dressed in costumes of Star Wars characters.  Ah – it’s a promotion for a new episode Han Solo.  Looks like there are many fans in Japan. 

 

On next morning we strolled around in Akasaka – where we stayed.  Dropped by the Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho, where it used to be Akasaka Prince Hotel.  There was a nice garden outside the Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho. Roses were blooming as well.

 

 

Met up with local friend for cake and coffee. Spanish dinner for wife’s birthday !!

 

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