Previously:
Fujiko F. Fujio Museum, Kawasaki
After a visit at Asakusa Temple, we then had some chirashi don or assorted fresh sliced fish serve on top of soft Japanese rice with some wasabi and pickled ginger. Seafood in Japan, without a doubt, is ultra fresh and delicious.
On our last day, we didn't go outside so much. It was a very freezing day. We only went out again at night to had some tempura dinner nearby our hotel in Nippori.
Then the next day, our flight left early in the morning with 8 hours lay over in Hong Kong. So we decided to walk around the city and grabbed some yummy roast pork and Chinese noodle soup. See you guys again soon in my next trip. Octie Appetie...
06 March 2018
14 February 2018
Fujiko F. Fujio Museum, Kawasaki
Previously:
Mt. Fuji And Lake Kawaguchi
Today, we dedicated our time for the kids. Spent a day in the famous Fujiko F. Fujio Museum or well known as Doraemon Museum in Kawasaki City. I think this place is not only for the kids, it tickles us adult as well. I still remember back then when we were young every Sunday morning, I woke up early, earlier then school day just to watch this Doraemon series aired on TV. One of the best cartoon ever. They are 'Legend'.
From the closest subway station which was Noborito Station, we then catched a special Doraemon bus heading to museum and the bus will stop right in front of the museum.
By the way, we need to purchase the entry ticket in advance. We did it the night before in Family mart through vending machine. There was very little English but the family mart attendee was very kind and helped us purchasing the ticket. We need to book for specific date and time. It is a must as they only limit the number of people entering the museum each time.
Please spare lots of 100 yen coins, if you want to get this balls. The only place I can exchange coin was from the souvenir shop or restaurant. So hustle.
Fujiko F. Fujio Mueseum
2 Chome-8-1 Nagao, Tama ward, Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture
Ph: +81 570 055 245
Stay tuned for the next blog:
Last Day In Tokyo: Asakusa, Chirashi Lunch, Tempura Dinner, And Short Stopover In HongKong
Mt. Fuji And Lake Kawaguchi
The town is decorated with doraemon cartoon characters |
Today, we dedicated our time for the kids. Spent a day in the famous Fujiko F. Fujio Museum or well known as Doraemon Museum in Kawasaki City. I think this place is not only for the kids, it tickles us adult as well. I still remember back then when we were young every Sunday morning, I woke up early, earlier then school day just to watch this Doraemon series aired on TV. One of the best cartoon ever. They are 'Legend'.
From the closest subway station which was Noborito Station, we then catched a special Doraemon bus heading to museum and the bus will stop right in front of the museum.
As well as in the bus, it has plenty Fujiko F. Fujio cartoon characters |
Waiting the queue to get in |
He said: "Why aren't you here yet Doraemon!!" |
Please spare lots of 100 yen coins, if you want to get this balls. The only place I can exchange coin was from the souvenir shop or restaurant. So hustle.
There are indoor and outdoor area that you can explore plus one time an exclusive movie to watch.
Anywhere door |
Yay... We got the Doraemon face |
'Memory bread' 980 yen |
Giant pop up |
Fujiko F. Fujio Mueseum
2 Chome-8-1 Nagao, Tama ward, Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture
Ph: +81 570 055 245
Stay tuned for the next blog:
Last Day In Tokyo: Asakusa, Chirashi Lunch, Tempura Dinner, And Short Stopover In HongKong
03 February 2018
The Exotic Taste of Northern Thailand
Thailand is a diverse country in regards to its culture, food and landscape. It is located right in the heart of Asia and unlike any other South East Asian countries, Thailand had never been conquered and colonised by any foreign countries like England, France or Netherlands. Therefore its cuisine mostly comes from their ancestor kingdom heritage with heavily influenced by surrounded neighbouring countries such as China, Laos, Myanmar and Malay.
Having moved out from Australia 3 years ago, I have been living in the Central part of Thailand to follow my husband. In these 3 years, I have been travelling extensively throughout all of the 6 regions and more than 50 cities in Thailand. My little family consists of my husband, me and my not-so-little anymore (now 5 years old boy) love to travel especially interstate road trip travelling. Driving around Thailand can be very fun. Due to the road condition which is decently good with heaps of petrol stations along the way. It may sound funny right; everyone might wonder what is so good about the petrol Station? If you have ever been here especially driving outside of Bangkok, you would easily understand what I mean. In here, the petrol station is not mediocre and far from just providing petrol and toilet service. There are 7-11 convenient store (that selling nearly everything), variety of restaurants and cafes, food and drink stalls and even souvenirs shops. Some bigger stations also have cloth stores and Thai message services too. Normally, different province you drive pass by they will sell specific products and food that represent local produce in that particular area. That's why for us, we are not only looking forward arriving the destination place but on the way in the car is a journey itself.
In this post I will specifically focus only the Northern part of Thailand which is my favourite region from all. The weather, the people, and the food are all great. Flawless to be precise. Northern region is scattered with numerous mountain ranges and series of rivers flow through the city. With relatively higher latitude than any other regions in Thailand, make them have cooler climate with 3 distinctive seasons in a year, which are summer, rainy and winter. The beautiful mountainous and panoramic view attract a large number of both local and foreign tourists especially in the cool weather season.
Not only popular with their breathtaking landscapes, they also possess a long and rich history of Lanna Kingdom. Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son are some of the cities that belonged to Lanna Kingdom in the past century. Their cuisine is mainly a heritage cuisine driven by authenticity and nostalgia from the past Kingdom. Northern region is also known for its diversity of ethnics and regional groups, such as Burmese, Lao, Hmong, Karen and Southern China Jin Haw. As its location is crossed with other countries border. All melds together to influence the northern Thailand's unique cuisine, with its intense flavour and international notes. The Northern dishes are easily distinguished from many local Thai restaurants you've encountered in Bangkok. The flavours tend to be mild, less spicy and often relying on other dried spice flavours yet also very complex. With the great range of mountains, it makes them broadly use pork and fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs that they can grow and farm around there. A lot of preserving meat (sai ooa or fermented sausage) and smoking meat is used by the locals.
Nam phrik ong (chilli dipping sauce is accompanied with fresh vegetables |
Khantoke dinner |
The local governments intensely preserve their traditional cultures and cuisines and heavily promote them to the outside world so that the tourists could learn about it and enjoy it as well. Such as the Kum Khantoke dinner show. The word 'Khantoke' itself mean the wooden round table that locals used everyday to serve the set of Northern dishes at home. And Khum Khantoke is where you can sample a few ranges of authentic and traditional Northern dishes such as nam phrik ong and sai ooua while enjoying the ancient Lanna dance performances.
It costs us 650 bath/person that includes unlimited local food and drinks as well as dance performances. Early reservation is highly needed for this dinner show.
lit the lantern and rise it up to the shky |
Golden triangle |
Khao soi (choice of beef or chicken) from Khao soi samer jai restaurant |
sticky rice with condiments meal |
Another great example of dishes that influenced by Myanmar is type of gaeng or curry. Clear or coconuty, they both now become part of daily food for locals to cook at home and broadly serve in the restaurants across Northern region. The curry is infused more with spices like turmeric, tamarind, ginger and garlic to provide a depth of flavour yet is lighter than any curry in India, so it is easy to take in for first timer.
Drinking hot tea is influenced by Chinese tradition |
Stewed pork leg served with Chinese bun - Yunnan style |
Mae Sa Elephant Camp |
Besides enjoying the Northern Thai cuisine, there are so many activities and attractions can be found in this beautiful region too. Blessing with rich heritages and cultures, many temples are great places to visit such as a very fame Rong Khun temple in Chiang Rai. A masterpiece project of master Chalermchai, one of the most beloved artist in Thailand has been constructing for over a decade and it is still ongoing. Everyday tons of tourists from around the world flocked into the temple just to witness the glittery white temple hall which epitomise the wisdom of Thai Buddhism.
Visiting the Pang Chang Mae Sa (elephant sanctuary) in Chiang Mai can never also be crossed out from your itinerary. With over 100 elephants raised in this sanctuary living very closely to their natural habitat. You can see elephant bathing, performing, painting and even riding it to the jungle under the supervision of the local elephant keeper.
Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai |
Hope you guys enjoy reading my blog about this Northern Thailand. So guys, Octie Appetie...
Khum Khantoke
139 Moo 4, Nongprakung, Muang, Chiang Mai
Ph: +66 53 244 141
Charin Garden Resort
83 Moo 1, Mae Suai
Ph: +66 53 717 272
Khao Soi Samer Jai
391 Moo 2, Charoen Rat Road, Chiang Mai
Ph: +66 53 242 928
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