Sunday, October 16, 2011

Japan Trip Day 11: Time to say Goodbye to the beautiful Land of the Rising Sun!!!

Wow, it's our last day in Japan... We've enjoyed every single minute we've been here, The people, places, and the culture..




Ok, early morning breakfast after packing all our thing last night, where we first ate our first meal (dinner went we first arrived) here and we are eating our last meal still at the same resto...  Zarah ordered a sandwich  (she just wants a light meal to start the day) and I've ordered for a fish meal with rice. When she saw my so yummy tasty looking breakfast, she ordered as well... hahahaha!!!!













Came here in Japan with just got  two (2) luggages but now we have (5) five luggages plus our hand carry. Now the challenge was to bring everything down the lobby and to the street and get a cab....


On our way to the airport, the driver of the taxi thought i was a japanese guy, he keeps on talking to me and when he laugh, I as well laugh with him (funny, huh?) , he even offer me the morning newspaper.. For me to cut the conversation which I can't understand, I pretend to be asleep until we reached the airport. He's such a nice old man.





Öur Luggages










Osaka (Itami) Airport

Often labeled as Itami Airport because of its location in Itami, at the Hyogo Prefecture, its terminal is found in Toyonaka at the Osaka Prefecture. The airport no longer serves international traffic, but instead it is a busy domestic hub, handling flights to over 30 Japanese cities. There are two terminals, which serve less than ten different airlines, of which Japan Airlines is especially prominent. There are several establishments found in the Osaka Itami Airport. There are ATM machines, a post office, and stalls for Internet access. Wi-Fi is also available in some areas of the airport. Shopping for souvenirs can also be done, as shops feature several Kyoto handicrafts. Food is available for all types of taste and cuisine, be it Japanese, Chinese or Western.






now called Ïtami Airport





feel relax before boarding the plane





























Touchdown in Manila (NAIA) by 9:00 pm. Its one memorable trip for both of us... Thank you JAPAN.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Japan Trip Day 10: Tokyo Disneyland

A brief flashback with what happened on that day,  on our 9th day we heard that Tokyo Disneyland opened... so we checked and did learned that the rumor was so very true!!!


"Thousands of visitors gathered at the entrance of Tokyo Disneyland amusement park from early (April 15) Friday morning as it reopened to the public.

The park, one of the biggest tourist attractions near Tokyo, was closed on March 12, a day after the 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan, causing a tsunami and nuclear crisis, which has yet to be resolved.

More than 10,000 park visitors enjoyed reunions with their favorite Disney characters on Friday, which is also the 28th anniversary of the resort.""- NTD TV



We need to decide to visit Disneyland or not??? Because we are in Osaka already!!! And we only have a day to spend here in Japan, Our JR pass expired on our day 8 too!


Anyway, Disneyland Tokyo has been part of our original itinerary... And what ever expenses will occur won't hinder our plans...


So, back to Tokyo we go!!!


Tokyo Disneyland




early morning at the train station in Osaka



reunited with mount fuji's beauty











Welcome to Tokyo Disneyland!!!





Disneyland Resort






with the (7) Seven Dwarfs





Easter Egg Theme


with Disney Characters

Disney Parade

Disney Easter Wonderland Parade



Disney's Magic Emporium











Brunch!!!






ToonTown

























































































different hats


Love Tokyo Disneyland!!!

Saturday, October 08, 2011

Japan Trip Day 9: Osaka (Universal Studio)

Universal Studios Japan opened in 2001 as the first Universal Studios outside the US. It's located in Osaka-City. The park consists of 9 areas, including rides, show attractions, theater-style attractions, and more. Enjoy exciting rides, delicious food, and shopping in Universal Studios Japan.






Universal Studio, Japan











The entrance of Universal Studio






Universal Express Pass




















breakfast



Experience a thrilling tour through shark infested waters. (the only hassle is that everything is in japanese language)... Good thing that there actors are so comic that you'll understand what they are saying through their body language...














Plunge into total darkness from 25.9 meters high in order to escape the T-rex... Watch out for water splash!!!







Experience searing special effect, upclose and personal... The fire and smoke!!!


backdraft


This was my favorite ride ever.The Amazing Adventure of Spiderman - the Ride... you can see the countless battle of spiderman with his famous villain ever while on the move...







A 3D action adventure in the cyber world of tomorrow... The Terminator 2: 3D. 










"Back to The Future" Ride



The Space Fantasy, step aboard a solar shuttle to journey through the wonders of the Solar System on a mission to save the Sun.



Space Fantasy - The Ride














time to go...









hope you enjoy the pictures....