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December 28, 2018October 18, 2022japan, life, tokyo

Dine With the Fishes at LUXIS Aqua Restaurant & Bar

The main aquarium at Luxis in Ebisu

Located underground in the elegant suburb of Ebisu, LUXIS Aqua Restaurant & Bar is a different kind of themed cafe. I personally rate it a 8/10.

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December 24, 2018October 18, 2022japan, life, tokyo

HAGU Cafe: A Hedgehog Cafe in the Heart of Shinjuku

Hedgehog at HAGU Cafe

HAGU Cafe in Shinjuku features both hedgehogs and degu. The good thing about it being less known is two-fold: there are less people, and it’s slightly cheaper.

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December 13, 2018October 13, 2022japan, life, tokyo

Sailor Moon Real-life Locations Part 2: Tennouzu Isle is Mugen Gakuen

Tennouzu Isle

Azabu-Juban has become a well known Sailor Moon real-life location. But did you know another Tokyo spot, Tennouzu Isle, is the model for Mugen Gakuen?

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December 12, 2018October 24, 2022japan, life, tokyo

Sailor Moon Real-life Locations Part 1: Azabu-Juban is Where It’s At

Azabu-Juban Station March 2016

Azabu-Juban in Tokyo is the real-life setting of Naoko Takeuchi’s Sailor Moon series. Check out these amazing location comparison shots that prove it!

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December 2, 2018February 9, 2019dprk, korea, summer, travel

The Arirang Mass Games 2018 = A Changing North Korea?

Arirang Mass Games 2018

I recently visited North Korea for the Arirang Mass Games. Here are some observations during my trip to the so-called Hermit Kingdom!

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November 24, 2018October 13, 2023china, eating, summer, travel

5 (Mostly) Free Things to Do in Harbin in Summer

The Harbin Grand Theatre during sunset

If you’re not going for the Ice Festival specifically, Harbin is better to explore not in the death of winter. Here are 5 top things to do in summer!

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October 1, 2018October 17, 2023chubu, japan, spring

The Real-life Hinamizawa: 5 Must Do’s At Shirakawa-go

Viewpoint at Shirakawa-go

The model for the anime Higurashi no Naku Goro Ni (When They Cry), Shirakawa-go is a favourite for travellers and fans alike with its picture perfect huts.

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September 18, 2013December 15, 2018asia, china, life

Living in China 101: Streetfood

Chinese style crepe

Note: This post was ported over from an old blog and originally written in September 2013, when I  was living in the bonafide sticks in […]

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September 18, 2013December 8, 2018asia, china, life

Living in China 101: The Water Dispenser

Note: This post was ported over from an old blog and originally written in September 2013, when I  was living in the bonafide sticks in […]

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donikantoku in Shimokitazawa, summer 2019

My name is Doni (aka donikantoku) and I’m an ABC from Australia now living in Tokyo, Japan. I have a serious case of wanderlust and love getting off the beaten track. Read on for tips on travel to Japan, Asia and beyond. Let’s all live an unbordered life!

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