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TRAVEL
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by coolkdei2
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one visit to Tokyo and Kyoto and, like many celebs, you’ll be hooked for life!
Like your holidays with a side serve of amazing cultural experiences? Think Japan! You’ll fi nd yourself immersed in the crazy pop culture, food and sights in no time, all while learning about the history and culture the beautiful country has to offer. With the Tokyo Olympics right around the corner, where better to go for an exciting adventure? Are you a child-at-heart thrill seeker? Visit the Disneyland and DisneySea theme parks in Tokyo to revive your inner kid. You can meet Minnie and Mickey, take in the sensational parades or go on some of the best rides in Japan.
Perhaps you’re more of a foodie? Immerse yourself in a world of authentic and unique cuisine with dishes such as sushi, ramen, udon, katsudon and miso soup with a cup of amazake or mugicha. If you want to check out all the tourist hot spots, you’ll most likely end up in Akihabara or Shinjuku in Tokyo , with what is the Times Square of Japan with its superb people watching!
A bit of historic sight-seeing won’t go amiss. One of the most impressive attractions in Nippon is Fushimi Inari Taisha , Kyoto’s Kim & Kourtney Kardashian
most important shrine, sitting at the base of Mount Inari. The 2005 movie Memoirs of a Geisha featured scenes shot at the shrine, so it’s a perfect place to snap a photo with a piece of history and pop culture in the background. young at heart Your holiday would not be complete without visiting the magical and magnifi cent Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. You’ll create priceless forever memories with attractions, shows and parades, and enjoy boundless hospitality. There are also Disney-themed hotels to wind down and relax in
OODLES OF NOODLES! The food will bowl you over! Drew Barrymore
if you re spending a couple of nights exploring the theme parks. Jessica Alba took her family to Tokyo Disneyland – and relished the experience with her then-young ones! In the land where Mario Kart-racing video games were developed, immerse yourself in a similar real-life experience on a Street Go-Kart Tour around Tokyo. Dress up as a character from your favourite video game, hop into your go-kart and follow your guide around Tokyo’s attractions. Nightlife, baby! Things comes alive after dark, with the buzzing clubs, karaoke rooms and glowing neon-lit signs from hotel bars and restaurants. Singer songwriter and ex-One Direction member Harry Styles celebrated his birthday by belting out Bohemian Rhapsody” at a karaoke bar in Tokyo a year ago! Fun fact: The word “karaoke” originates from Japan, translating to “empty orchestra”, where the lead melody’s missing. That’s what it sounds like when we do it! Shopping Now that you have all the adrenalin out of your system, it’s time for a little retail therapy. Japan’s known for its quirky street fashion, created from a mix of local and foreign labels. Those Kardashian girls shopped ’til they dropped when they travelled to Tokyo and Kyoto while shooting an episode of their KUWTK reality show. Fascinating foods It’s time to refuel after a long day and while you may know some of these dishes, you’ve
NEON NIGHTS Shinjuku sure is party and retail central in Tokyo!
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surely never had them as authentic as you’ll get in the country itself! Some dishes to feast your tastebuds upon are ramen (noodle bowl served with miso soup), kare raisu (rice with curry), miso soup (stock and fermented soybeans), udon (thick noodles served in soup) and katsudon (rice with breaded pork chop and egg). Drew Barrymore indulged in a few of these delicious dishes on her Japanese foodie trip which too in the capital. Culture vulture The unique culture that fascinates so many of us is at the heart of the tourism industry. Quirky bird Lady Gaga made the trip there and it’s now her favourite place for travel and vacation – she even has a tattoo on her back that says “Tokyo Love”! Singer songwriter Ariana Grande has also dedicated inkwork on her hand to her love for Japanese culture, has taken lessons to learn the language and wants to move there one day! Committed!
Among the signifi cant historic and cultural sites to visit, the iconic Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine in Kyoto is famous for parallel row of gates called Senbon Torii. These are donated by individuals and companies, and you’ll fi nd their names inscribed on the back. Each gate costs 400,000 yen ($5394). The shrine is dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice, and there’s also a mountain hiking trail. If you have some spare time, it would be a good idea to check out the Tokyo Tower and to pay your respects at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park . TVS
