Lost in Sakura

Nagoya Castle – Chasing the Sakura on the Shinkansen

March 9, 2018

After an incredible extended stay in Tokyo, my dad and I checked out of the Hyatt Regency Tokyo and began our long journey aboard the Shinkansen (Japanese bullet train) to…

Lost in Sakura

Review: Hyatt Regency Tokyo – Deluxe Room & Atrium Suite

March 8, 2018

Accommodation in Tokyo is notoriously expensive, especially during the peak cherry blossom season, with rooms at five-star hotels regularly going for over $300+. Unfortunately, the number of points needed for…

Lost in Sakura

Day 6: Boat Rowing at Chidorigafuchi (Imperial Moat) & Meguro River night illuminations

February 28, 2018

My dad and I woke up early and headed back to Chidorigafuchi (the imperial moat). Unfortunately, we ended up taking the wrong train and arrived thirty minutes after the boat…

Lost in Sakura

Review: Park Hyatt Tokyo – Club on the Park & Breakfast

June 18, 2017

My dad and I woke up a little exhausted from the night before and headed to Girandole restaurant for breakfast. We were warmly greeted by a server and shown to…

Lost in Sakura

Lost In Translation: Staying at the $1000 Park Hyatt Tokyo & New York Bar

June 16, 2017

Note: I’ve included a few photos from my previous stay at the Park Hyatt Tokyo, along with a few movie stills for illustrative purposes Sitting on top of Shinjuku Park…

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Day 5- Cherry Blossoms at Shibuya Crossing & Rikugien

April 19, 2017

The bright sunlight hit my face as I woke up on my fifth day in Tokyo. With the temperature rising to low 70’s, much of Tokyo was finally starting to…

Lost in Sakura

Day 4: The Old Man and the Shamisen – Sumida Park Cherry Blossoms

April 4, 2017

My friend left Tokyo early in the morning and with my dad flying in tomorrow, this meant I’d spend the day alone in Tokyo. With temperatures set to peak at…

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Day 3: Cherry Blossoms at the Imperial Moat (Chidorigafuchi) & Shinjuku Gyoen

April 3, 2017

It’s quickly becoming clear that there’s just no way of escaping the crowds in Tokyo. The main entrance to Sinjuku Gyoen was backed up for a couple hundred meters due…

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Day 2: Cherry Blossoms at Ueno Park & Yasukuni Shrine

April 2, 2017

The sun finally came out and Tokyo was finally treated to a bit of good weather. We decided to spend the afternoon at Ueno Park, where the Cherry Blossoms have…

Lost in Sakura

Lost in Sakura – Chasing the Cherry Blossoms in Japan

April 1, 2017

Greetings from Tokyo! I’ve come to Japan for my second attempt at chasing the elusive and stunning cherry blossoms (known locally as Sakura) for the next two weeks. Usually there’s…

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Lost in Sakura

Nagoya Castle – Chasing the Sakura on the Shinkansen

Review: Hyatt Regency Tokyo – Deluxe Room & Atrium Suite

Day 6: Boat Rowing at Chidorigafuchi (Imperial Moat) & Meguro River night illuminations

Review: Park Hyatt Tokyo – Club on the Park & Breakfast

Lost In Translation: Staying at the $1000 Park Hyatt Tokyo & New York Bar

Day 5- Cherry Blossoms at Shibuya Crossing & Rikugien

Day 4: The Old Man and the Shamisen – Sumida Park Cherry Blossoms

Day 3: Cherry Blossoms at the Imperial Moat (Chidorigafuchi) & Shinjuku Gyoen

Day 2: Cherry Blossoms at Ueno Park & Yasukuni Shrine

Lost in Sakura – Chasing the Cherry Blossoms in Japan

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