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New memories…brick by brick…
Day 9: May 28, 2025 Stepping into Legoland Nagoya felt like turning the pages of a cherished childhood story of kids. It was one we’d already begun in Legoland Dubai. We were thrilled to continue it in Japan. The moment we walked through those signature archways, the kids’ eyes (and…
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A Rainy Day at Nagoya Castle
Day 8: 27th May 2025 Our journey from Osaka to Nagoya was aboard the charming Haruka Express, a delightful blend of efficient travel and kawaii culture! With our JR Passes ready, we settled into the comfy seats and watched Japan’s landscape roll by, transitioning from urban sprawl to countryside calm.…
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From Maze to Magic
Day 7: May 26, 2025 Finding our hotel from Osaka Station was challenging. It felt like solving a real-life puzzle. There were countless exits, and a GPS that kept second-guessing itself. But once settled, we were seasoned pros. The next day, getting to Universal Studios was a breeze. Armed with…
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Serenity & Showers to Confusion at the Condominium 🏙️😵
Day 6: May 25, 2025 With cloudy skies and light rains casting a quiet charm over Kyoto, we decided to skip the long walks. We hopped on the Kyoto Sky Hop Bus. What a wise choice it was! We took both Blue and Red lines. We glided past a string…
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Tracks, Trains & Robot Service
Day 5: May 24, 2025 Kyoto Railway Museum Getting to the Kyoto Railway Museum was a breeze. Trains from the station were frequent and convenient. The journey was as smooth as the ones we were about to learn about. As we approached, we encountered a bustling crowd. It was a…
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Riding in Shinkansen and Kyoto Clouds 🚄🌥️
Day 4: May 23, 2025 Time to board the legendary Shinkansen Hikari 515, our very first bullet train ride! Sleek, smooth, and so punctual it made us question our whole understanding of public transport. I couldn’t help but kept comparing Mumbai locals as they are equally available in frequency and…
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Greenery and Games
Day 3: May 22, 2025 We hopped on the Green Line of the Sky Hop Bus and dove into another day of Tokyo magic. Meiji Jingu Shrine Peaceful paths, towering torii gates, and a taste of serenity amidst the city. Meiji Jingu Shrine is a famous Shinto shrine located in…
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Sky Hops & Matcha Stops
Day 2: May 21, 2025 On second day our official sightseeing kicked off. For starting with Sky Hop Bus, we used train from nearest station to our hotel. For travel within Tokyo, foreign tourists can easily use Google Maps. It helps trace the exact location, stations, number of stops, and…
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On Toes in Tokyo! 🇯🇵👟
Day 1: May 20, 2025 After months of planning, checklist-making, and snack-hoarding, the day had finally arrived! We boarded our Air India flight from Pune to Delhi and then onward to Haneda Airport, Tokyo. This is around 10 hrs journey with hop. They served really good food but as always…
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My Japanese Memories…
The Journey Before the Journey My journey to Japan wasn’t just about visiting a new country — it was born from a deep fascination with the principles, methodologies, culture, language, and spirit of Japan. Professionally, I had come across concepts like Kaizen (continuous improvement) and the 5S methodology, which left…
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