Best of 2015 (4/5) ft. Japan Trip

Part 4

This was supposed to be the last part of my 2015 post. But because I really had a time of my life in Japan, I will gave this one all to her. Natagalan lang. 

OK, I will singit October but she's only short lang. *conyo-ing*

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Imbento's ni Imelda
• Tokyo, Japan
(Takeshita St, Daiso Harajuku, Maisen, Hachiko Statue, Shibuya Crossing, Nonbei Yokocho, Tokyo Disneyland, Yoyogi Park, Tokyo Tower)

• Kyoto, Japan
(LE9 Hostel, Arashiyama, Kiyomizu Temple, Ippudo NishikiKouji, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Nijo Castle, Shinkansen)

• Osaka, Japan
(Onsen, Super Tamade Supermarket, Universal Studios Japan, Dotonburi, Glico Man, Kani Doraku)

• Japan Food Trips

OCTOBER

Pasalubong from Beijing. Thanks Ches!! (10 x refresh naman dyan)

Magnum White Almond is WOW. 

230 Calories.

No Pork. No Chicken. Just Squid. 

#ImbentoniImelda

Chicken Pastel

#ImbentoniImelda

Sizzling Pork Sisig with Tofu

Bagyong Lando.

Brownout Birthday Salubong.

My backyard chickens a.k.a. pang-Adobo.

Again, someone is treating coffee. 

@ NYork, San Jose

NOVEMBER

Pancit for long life. But first, find the noodles.

#ImbentoniImelda

S.S.S.(-ing) again.

What's the difference between Candies & Chocolates?

#ImbentoniImelda

Steamed Tofu with Minced Pork

Mina of Tokyo welcoming us at Tokyo Haneda Airport. 

JEPEEEEN

AirBnB-ing at Nakano City

Genkan - 1st photo, traditional Japanese entryway area.

@ Takeshita Street

Spending our first ¥100's here @ Daiso Harajuku

First night blues.

Harajuku Street

Wearing Japanese bakya.

Japanese Dining Table 

Rosu Katsu @ Maisen 

Our first sit-down meal (literally sitting down) here at Maisen Tonkatsu, Shibuya

Photobomber: Daiso groceries

Matcha Pinipig Crunch

Hi Hachi, can I bring you home for Spark? 

@ Hachiko Statue, Shibuya

Ready. Get Set. Go.

@ Shibuya Crossing

Nonbei Yokocho (Drunkard's Alley), Shibuya

The one thing you really can't miss #WheninJapan is there freaking vending (vendo) machines. 

It's literally everywhere, for Christ sake. This one is located in front of our hotel.

Never get lost @ Tokyo Disneyland

Happiest girl on Earth at the happiest place on Earth.

L - R: It's a Small World, Mickey's Philhar Magic, Cinderella Castle, Glass Art Making 

And the winner is, TURKEY LEG. 

Disneyland Parade of Characters

Mark Twain Riverboat

Churros

I hate to eat this Mickey waffle.

Getting ready for the fireworks.

Electrical Light Parade @ Tokyo Disneyland

Fire

Works

Lawson Buys: Katsu-dawn

Instant brewed coffee? Wow Japan.

Lawson Buys: Dark Chocolate Croissant

@ Meiji Jingu (Yoyogi Park)

Barrels of Sake Wrapped in Straw

Ang hirap gumawa ng caption dito. Wala akong maisip.

For Drinking or For Washing?

Writing down all my wishes and putting some pakimkim at Meiji Shrine

Japanese are always Kodak-ready.

Kakiagedon (Tempura Bowl) and Karokke

I am in the autumn of my life. 

Tokyo Tower (1,092') Second tallest structure in Japan

Selfie-tower @ Tokyo

Skyline

Inside Tokyo Tower 

@ Japanese Style Ramen

Medium boiled, just what I wanted. 

Mint Chocolate Chip @ Baskin Robbins

Kujo Station @ 6AM

#WheninKyoto

That Thing Called Paghihintay

Royal Milk Tea and it's hot.

I'm ready for you Kyoto.

My oops-I'm-lost-selfie.

Pwede rin na wala-pang-ligo-selfie.

Thanks for the free shower LE9 Hostel/ Café & Bar

Breakfast plate @ LE9 

Iced Matcha Latte and Sandwich

Biking around Arashiyama, Kyoto

Taiyaki (Green Tea)

A Japanese Soul Food, Ta-Ko-Ya-Ki.

Yakisoba 

It's eating time!! 

Grabbing a quick snack before going to Kiyomizu Temple

Hot Matcha Pancake

Kiyomizu Temple

Otowa Waterfall @ Kiyomizu Temple

For longevity, success in school, and love life. 

Don't worry LC's (laway conscious), those cups are clean. 

Futon, a traditional Japanese banig.

Sometimes, she likes getting lost. 

Dinner @ Ippudo NishikiKouji

Akamaru Modern & Hakata Dumplings

@ Ippudo NishikiKouji

Lawson Buys: Baked Cheese

Lawson Buys: Matcha Slice

Matcha Red Bean Kakanin

Cheese

Giant Torii Gate 

Senbon Torii

@ Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto

Estimate. Pray. Wish. Lift.

Trying my luck at Omokaru Ishi

Watching this Kuya as he performs his Oscar Award-Winning cooking performance. Bravo!!  

Yes. Those are real octopus. 

Kebab

Food trip around Fushimi Inari. 

Karamon Gate & Ninomaru Palace

@ Nijo Castle 

Honmaru & Ninomaru Garden @ Nijo Castle

Shinkansen (Japanese Bullet Train)

Kyoto going to Osaka

When in Japan, do like the Japanese do.

Japanese Onsen (Public Bath)

We're so lucky for staying in a no-bathroom hotel. Thanks AirBnB!!

#WheninOsaka

Need a fast food? No worries. Just vendo it. 

BBQ Beef Meal & Whiskey Soda (High Ball)

Super Tamade got it all for you!! 

Yes. It's open 24 hours. 

Wonderful Christmas @ Universal Studios Japan

Getting our asses wet for 3 hours++ just to ride this Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey in 4K3D.

The most popular drink in the wizarding world, the Butterbeer.

BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger & Iced Coffee @ Mel's Diner

Pasalubong Time @ Dotonburi, Osaka

H & M a.k.a. Hate na hate Mag-shopping

Glico Running Man

Kani Doraku

Stewed Beef & Tofu in Hot Pot

Long lines @ PABLO

Lawson Buys: Custard Bread

AirBnB @ Osaka 

Brown Sauce Hamburg Set Meal

@ Kansai Int'l Airport, Osaka going back to Manila

Thanks PAL for my leg room.

Marshmallow Frosting Cupcakes from my kapit-bahay pinsans. 

Spark wants Nama. No na. 

Cheesy Pops @ Pizza Hut

Spaghetti al Pesto @ Pizza Hut

Oreo Bits Matcha

#ImbentoniImelda

Prawns Aglio e Olio

Otameshi Tonkatsu Set (Iberico, Kurobuta, Shimofuri, Sakura Pork)

@ Katsu Sora, Trinoma

Premium Iberico Tonkatsu @ Katsu Sora

Matcha Ice Cream

Spaghetti a la Mariniere @ Italianni's 

Créme Brulee @ Italianni's

This post just makes me miss Japan even more. 

Good place, good food, good people. 

What more can I ask for. Oh Japan :(

December 2015 next.