Author: Jane Estrada

filipino/african american graphic designer, fashion-obsessed, K-pop lovin' girl born on luzon, raised in the pacific nw

Third Day in Tokyo

.Reading time 4 minutes.

My 3rd and last full day in Tokyo was spent wandering around the two most otaku places in Japan: Ikebukuro & Akihabara. My first stop was breakfast and this time I decided to hit up a favorite: Vie De France; at the Ikebukuro station.

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Asakusa and Odaibag

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The next morning after a brief stop to get breakfast at a local bakery near the east entrance to the Komagome station, I made my way to Asakusa to visit the Senso-ji Temple. From the Komagome station I had to take the subway to Ueno and transfer to another subway to get to the Asakusa […]

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First Time In Tokyo

.Reading time 7 minutes.

Summer vacation here in Korea is only a month long. Well at least at my school it’s only a month long. I’m assuming that because the new school year begins in Spring rather than Fall like in the US. Winter vacation by the looks of it, is quite longer about two months. This is not […]

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What I Brought In Seoul

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I did quite a bit of shopping when I was in Seoul especially in Myeongdong. My only regret was not bringing a larger suitcase. I think the next time I come up to Seoul I might consider bringing my carryon luggage. It will have plenty of space for the clothes I will bring with me […]

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Up to Namsan and Down in Mapo-gu

.Reading time 4 minutes.

My Sunday up in Seoul was a lot of walking for me. I got out of my AirBNB pretty early and made the trek to Namsan Tower. Now, I made the choice to climb up to the tower. If you can, I would highly recommend taking the car lift up and trekking down. Especially on […]

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