Life is one long vacation
Nagoya, known today as a powerhouse in manufacturing, dates back to the Edo or Tokugawa Period (1603-1867). The best way experience its history and culture is to explore its historical monuments, and so I went to three of them—to a castle, a shrine, and a temple. NAGOYA CASTLE Built in the beginning of the Edo Read More
Odaiba, which sits on a set of manmade islands eventually joined together, was originally intended to strategically protect Tokyo from sea attacks. Despite the “bubble economy” that slowed down its progress in the 90’s, Tokyo’s futuristic playground rebounded in the recent years to what it is now—a popular shopping and entertainment district and tourist spot. Read More
Harajuku, Shibuya, and Shinjuku—three places in the western portion of Tokyo—are so popular that every first-timer has to visit them. I took a walk (and train) across these districts, and I crafted a one-day itinerary that combines their must-see and must-do highlights. HARAJUKU From Harajuku Station, I crossed streets towards Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu), the Read More
Opened only a year ago, Narita International Airport Terminal 3 is the newest of the three terminals at the mega-airport. As the only airline operating at the said terminal with flights to the Philippines, Jetstar Japan gave me the chance to experience it recently. THE AIRPORT Opened on April 8, 2015, Narita International Airport Terminal Read More
Jetstar Japan, the largest low-cost carrier in Japan, recently commenced the first of its flights to Manila, its third international destination. On March 16, 2015, it flew its Manila to Tokyo (Narita) inaugural flight, which I took along with airline officials and members of the media. I arrived at NAIA Terminal 1 about an hour Read More
