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After exploring Kamakura, Nikko, we found another less touristy place, Mount Nokogiriyama. Nokogiri Yama (aka Sawtooth Mountain) is located in the Boso, Penisula in Chiba. It is known for two giant Buddhas, over 1500 arhats, temples and quarry caves. The mountain is also ideal for hiking with rewarding top view. If you are not into hiking, there is a cable car to the top to save the trouble and time. Read More

Since we got the 5-Day JR East Pass, we decided to explore Nikko, Japan this time. Nikko (日光, Nikkō) is a small city in Japan’s Tochigi Prefecture. It is also a center of Shinto and Buddhist mountain worship for many centuries before Toshogu was built in the 1600s. There are many attraction places to explore in Nikko itself but we only managed to explore limited places during our day trip there. Places like Nikko National Park, shrines, hot springs, hiking trails, monkeys and many more. Read More

Instead of spending time in Tokyo city, I decided to plan day trip out from Tokyo for few days this time. E & I did some research and decided to explore off the beaten path destination. So, follow my Japan travel posts for the updates. The first destination is Kamakura day trip. Read More

We made our way to Pokemon Café at Nihonbashi for our lunch but it was fully reserved. In fact, the whole month of December is fully booked. So, if you are heading there, please make your reservation to avoid any disappointment. So, we saw this old Showa building that caught our attention. It was lunch time and we saw people queuing for it and so we decided to give this place a try. Read More

During my trip to Tokyo, Japan, E & I had the opportunity to experience kaiseki dining experience at Soujuan Kaiseki, Keio Plaza Hotel. My last visit to Keio Plaza Hotel was 2 years back where we experienced the Japanese Tea Ceremony session. Time flies indeed! Read More

It’s facial review time! I am invited for a complimentary Pumpkin Glow Facial at Skinlab The Medical Spa a week ago. It is my first time that came across using pumpkin as a facial ingredient. We usually think of pumpkin soup rather than pumpkin for skincare. Read More

Salt grill & Sky bar located at level 55 of Ion Orchard Mall is a modern Australian restaurant helmed by Executive Chef Jake Kowalewski. My last visit was during Ion workshop campaign 4 years ago. Time flies! With more than 10 years of culinary experience, Chef Jake has recently taken over the reins from Chef- Restaurateur Luke Mangan. So, I am quite excited to try out the dishes curated by Chef Jake. Read More

Step into a world of winter magic as you enter the golden box entrance at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel. You will witness it’s first Christmas decoration, which is the replica of famous trains in Switzerland like the Bernina Express and Rhaetian Railway. These replica trains are specially flown over from Switzerland. These moving replica trains will operate from 20 November 2018. And the beautifully hand-crafted structure holds more than 100 ginger bread houses and approximately 1000 miniature Christmas trees. The whole concept took 6 months to conceptualise and build. So, be sure to take a shot for keepsake memory when you are there. Read More

Cheese tea is the current drink trend in China and it is spreading to surrounding countries. Nakuyi first begun with the founders’ appreciation of the tea drinking culture and that has become an integral part of the Chinese culture for almost 5000 years. Today, under its joint venture with Breadtalk Group, Nakuyi is proud to share that its first overseas outlet will open at Vivocity in early December 2018. Read More

I visited Dr Kellyn Shiau from Lux Aesthetic Clinic 2 weeks ago for my first HIFU treatment experience. With my age catching up, there are signs of saggy skin and loss of collagen which cause my skin to droop. Sounds scary right? Yes indeed! Read More