Unique things in Japan ! n Capsule Hotel

There are many unique things in Japan besides UNIQlo itself....(ok lame) .
Few things u can only find in Japan   :

1. Japan Kit Kat
They have unique flavor of Kit Kat eg. Green Tea, Cinnamon and some is differentiate by region eg. Kobe Pudding

*Kit Kat Japan ingredients may not suitable for Muslim.

2.Haagen-Dazs Sakura Flavour.

3. Starbucks Japan city tumbler /mug

4. Lotteria chocolate sauce
 Yup with additional 80 Yen u can dip your fries with Lotte chocolate.No chili sauce available (u can request for ketchup tho)

Lotteria is using vege oil and that is my shrimp burger. As a choc lover i can take this fries dip with choc thing,

5.Capsule Hotel
Actually the capsule hotel origin is for male workers to sleep in after "drink night out". Anyway it has become one of tourist attraction and i need to experience it. We took a private room (4 capsule in 1 room) . ( 1 person -4000yen) for 1 night ,so it is slightly expensive. You can took dorm for cheaper cost.

they have light which u can switch on n off

Alarm inside capsule

Mirror and u can pull the bind to close the capsule

Tv in the capsule

For private capsule room- they have lockers and mahjong table lol

The toilet and sink is in the same floor for private room ( outside room n share with others).
The bathroom / shower is on different floor (separate by gender). If u dont like/ not use to share bathroom/toilet  so u better go for conventional hotel


Capsules in female dorm

 I stay at this capsule hotel in Osaka. This capsule bed style  may not suitable for claustrophobic
 Im satisfied that i manage to experience it. Video:

Here is the hotel website :http://www.asahiplaza.co.jp/capcel/english.html

n i bet actually there are more unique things in Japan other than this.

When a south east asian travel to 4 seasons country -check list hahaha

I found out Osaka lowest temp is 2'c . I was like OMG. Can i survive this.
This is my list and i just do it for fun . It is almost spring now but even after 15'c i think i still need to wear a light jacket. What to do my country is 27'c to 33'c , I'm not use to anything below that.

1. Coat / Sweater /jacket with some long john
Actually it doesn't need to be a very thick furry one. What i read is you just need to wear 3 layer of clothes even if u don't have a good coat.Eg 1 coat and a 2 layer + (long john  add on with shirt)
For me i have fleece shirt and fleece coat so a 2 layer of fleece is already done enough for me.If it is not from fleece material back to 3 layer one.

The only problem when you travel in one coat is your photo...(coz it will look almost the same) which is why you need to match up with different scarf , muffler and so on. But if you travel with more than 1 coat it will take a lot of your baggage space. bohoo .
Anyway Uniqlo did brought a new solution by fitting the jacket into small bag . I am Uniqlo fan and their heattech series is cheaper compare to other company long john.It comes with good color and pattern too.


The fleeces and the ultra light down series by Uniqlo.

2. Muffler

3. Socks and covered shoes.
 Daiso socks only cost you RM5 and they have winter range section

4. Gloves
RM5 gloves from Daiso.

5. A thermal insole (maybe crucial during negative temp) ! In my opinion not a must item coz a thick sock can save you rm5 . keukeu.

6. The ultimate saver !! The heatpack.
 To the one who create this ,you are brilliant !! hahaha.
Still Daiso is the cheapest than any other company selling heatpack. Well Daiso is from japan, a 4 seasons county.RM5 for 9 packet that is cheap right.. If you went to Japan is cheaper(due to forex) its only cost you 105 yen ~ RM3.36

They have the stick on shirt and hand held type. Life saviour... haha (so much drama)

oh i also find new interesting product which they try to localize it, Universal Traveller create a tudung/ headscarf made it from fleece. I bought one . The promo price is RM28.
I don't feel any difference , so it is not a crucial one for me.

We also need some cream too coz the cold weather will make your skin dry.

I think if someone from  4 seasons country read this they must have laugh at me... why make such a fuss ?? jakun sgt orang ni... hahaha coz when u come to my country u can just visit in light cloth and some sunblock if you are going to beach.easy right??

Wifi in Japan

I went to Tokyo before and its really hard to get wifi connection even when i was in Haneda Airport
Therefore i have decided to rent a wifi devices for this trip.
Mainly because i need to use it for google translate and map which require Internet connection oh and some instagram lol
I rent the wifi device for 4 days (3960 Yen) Unlimited  Data.
It can connect to 10 device (so 4 of us decide to share it)
Since i need to transit to Fukuoka once i reach Osaka ( i have to take the premium delivery service coz it is before 9am) that require me additional Yen. Originally it is free delivery but only  if u pick up during office hour.
Once i arrived at Kansai airport, I just need to show my passport and receive my parcel.

Tada my pocket wifi and the manual

The prepaid envelope usable in returning the device

It is very convenience to stay connected and my sister even watch some kdrama during Osaka to Kyoto journey.  It can last 10 hours. 

They state in their FB mailbox is everywhere in Japan. It is quite true ,i return this wifi at Lawson, Universal City (a 24 hour convenience store equivalence to 7-E) .  The mailbox is near the cashier counter. 

Believe me the wifi fit into it!!

Here is the company website  :
http://www.globaladvancedcomm.com/pocketwifi.html


What to do if you dont rent this ?
1.Japan has improve this and there is OSAKA wifi, Fukuoka Wifi at major station and attractions. You just need to register and reconnect back after 15 minutes.(I went only to Fukuoka and Osaka)I think Tokyo more/less same ?
http://www.osaka-info.jp/en/wifi/
http://www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/wi-fi/english/
http://flets.com/freewifi/spot.html   (Tokyo)

2. My younger sister who also went to  Japan trip found this starbucks wifi registration (it must be done in advance). Buy a drink and enjoy your wifi.
 http://starbucks.wi2.co.jp/pc/index_en.html

Korea : Running Man Location . Korean Folk Village

This is still relates to My Love from Another Star.  hahaha what to do I'm a fan...a fanatic one.
Running Man shoot a special episode as a parody to My Love From Another Star.
Haha as Do Min Joon and Jae Suk as the beautiful Cheon Song Yi. Isn't he beautiful in that wig...???
The variety show location was in Korean Folk Village, Gyeonggi-do.(Joseon Era segment)

The reason i know Running Man was shoot here is because of the real size Sungkyunkwan Scandal cast. I take photo here too. Lol

Haha and Joongki

Aaa i hope Joongki first appearance after military training is in Running Man.

Basically Korean Folk Village is a place where we can learn about Korean History as it built as village in Joseon Era. They have the lord house, the farmer (type of house in the village), wheat field , kimchi storage exactly as you were then when Do Min Joon land here...(opps sawwry fangirling mode). The staff will aso wearing clothes during that era.

You can also watch an amazing Salmunori performance here.
Photo from my collection ,

This where the punishment were done during Joseon .They also built prison in the village.
By the way this is where Kwang Soo did his opening in Running Man ( he punish himself) Lol

The musician really will keep u entertaining with their skill and watch out for some bboy movement too.
Another performance when i was here is tightrope acrobatics. Its amazing how a person can balance their weigh on a rope!

Besides Sungkyunkwan Scandal this is also the location for Jewel in the Palace.

The ticket entrance fee : Adult 15, 000 Won

Directions (from KTO website)

[Subway + Bus] 1) Gangnam Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 10. Take Bus 5001-1 or 1560 to Korean Folk Village. 2) Jonggak Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 3. Take Bus 5500-1 to Korean Folk Village 3-way Junction. 3) Suwon Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 5. Take Bus 10-5 or 37 to Korean Folk Village or Nagok Village. 4) Sanggal Station (Bundang Subway Line), Exit 3. Take Bus 37, 10-5 or 5001-1 to Korean Folk Village or Nagok Village. [Shuttle Bus] - From the Folk Village Office in front of Suwon Station and Sanggal Station to Korean Folk Village

For more info you can check their official website
http://www.koreanfolk.co.kr/folk/english/
Kto website
 http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264121

CaffeBenne Malaysia

Yeay Caffebene is here in Malaysia !! Its time to try new flavor and new menu, not like your usual cafe  or ehem Starbucks. The cafe grand opening will be this Saturday on 8 Mac 2014 , 11am , Sunway Pyramid.
It will be launch by my favorite Running Man - Lee Kwang Soo !!! Welcome back !

 The store :

Korea has their own shave ice dish which they call Patbingsu. In Malaysia you can relate it too Abc / Ais Kacang. I think this range will be perfect for Malaysia coz unlike Korea , we experience summer all year, 24/7. lol.

I ordered cream and cookies . Other flavor are strawberry and green tea,They give me 2 spoons . So yeah u can share with your friends, spouse. It has two size single and double. This is single size and i cant finish it.

Yummy

 I also order hot Sweet Potato latte... ( not your typical latte)

Next time i want to try this.

I like all the things i ordered except the waiting time is too long...or maybe because they have a lots of customer that day. Same as in Korea, u will given an alarm and the alarm will buzz once your order is ready.
Funny thing when i was there, a male customer jokingly ask the barista " what is this ? Ufo ka ? " hehe

"Keep calm until it vibrate "

Anyhow i will come again for sure. From the store ad, the second store will be opening at Mont Kiara.
Please come on 8 March if you wanna see a giraffe preparing coffee hehe.

Location : Sunway Pyramid , Lot  OB5.G.2 ( near jusco, orange area)
More info please check here :
FB : Caffebene Malaysia  : https://www.facebook.com/caffebene.asia

Website : http://caffebene.com.my/

Caffe Bene inform in their FB that this cafe doesn't serve pork and alcohol.

Buzz Korea : My Love From Another Star Location : N- Seoul Tower

N-Seoul Tower is one date location for Cheon Song Yi and Do Min Joon. They went to love lock location at Roof Terrace and dine at its Revolving Restaurant ( sorry no proposal for you Song Yi)

The lock symbolise the couple love and they will be together forever. I guess Song Yi also don't want to miss this "dating" experience.

Photo from my collection :

You can view Seoul from here. The place is beautiful in day and night. In night they have colourful light showcasing the beautiful tower. Don't worry even if you are single u still can come here although u  cant get your own padlock...i believe there are someone / some alien is out there...hahaha . Do Min Joon brings your friend here to the earth!!




How do we get here ?
Last time I took subway,take free shuttle bus and take cable car to go to this tower. ( the cable car ) is the influence from Boys Over Flower  hehe. (price is 8500won return ticket).OPPS SAWWRY Im not sure whether they still have the free shuttle bus to go to cable car. You can also walk from subway to the cable car area.

Anyhow u can ride this bus ( 950won)
Subway for shuttle bus is either Myeongdong (exit3) or Chungmuro (exit2). Namsan Sunhwan bus No.2 which last stop is N-Seoul Tower.

Ticket  (observatory) is 9000 won for adult. No ticket need for love lock area.(roof terrace).
For those couple, yes there are lock sell at the store in Nseoul Tower or you can ready by bring one from home.Lol. Maybe u can also spot the Seong Yi and Do Min Joon one too.

For more information here is the official website

http://www.nseoultower.com/eng/index.asp

Here is my favourite fan made video of Cheon Song Yi - the national Goddess!