Travel Dec 2015 South-Korea, Japan - Revision history

Ivc at 11:00, 21 January 2016

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	=== Visit ===		=== Visit ===
	* Hiroshima peace memorial park and museum		* Hiroshima peace memorial park and museum
			* Mazda Museum - take a tour of the automaker, JP and EN tours

Ivc at 10:58, 21 January 2016

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	=== Eat ===		=== Eat ===
			* Matcha tea and chocolate - must try and everyday mission, e.g. MeltyKiss, Pocky,
			* Galbo sweets - suuper good round pieces of candy, try all the different kinds - in Family Mart
	* Denny's Japan - you go there mostly to see the menu and the amazing attention to detail on the dishes		* Denny's Japan - you go there mostly to see the menu and the amazing attention to detail on the dishes
	* Family Mart onigiri - rice balls wrapped in seaweed, with different fillings and flavorings, great value and delicious snack		* Family Mart onigiri - rice balls wrapped in seaweed, with different fillings and flavorings, great value and delicious snack
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	* Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden - beautiful garden/park just outside Shinjuku centre		* Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden - beautiful garden/park just outside Shinjuku centre
	* Robot Resturant - not what you would expect, but great fun - very Japanese to say the least		* Robot Resturant - not what you would expect, but great fun - very Japanese to say the least
			* Meiji Shrine and Yoyogi park - beautiful temple and park
	* Shibuya crossing - maybe one of the most famous crossings in the wild, go to the second level on the Starbucks and relax people watching		* Shibuya crossing - maybe one of the most famous crossings in the wild, go to the second level on the Starbucks and relax people watching
	* Pachinkos - ridiculously loud gambling parlors, make sure you only stay there for a few minutes		* Pachinkos - ridiculously loud gambling parlors, make sure you only stay there for a few minutes

Ivc at 10:49, 17 January 2016

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	=== Visit ===		=== Visit ===
	* Tokyo Metro - chaotic but efficient, this metro system is truly the heart and veins of Tokyo, make sure to get a PASMO card		* Tokyo Metro - chaotic but efficient, this metro system is truly the heart and veins of Tokyo, make sure to get a PASMO card
	* Ginza		* Ginza - high street and business district, walk the main street crossing the Ginza station
	* Tsukiji Fish Market - world's largest fish market, get there in the morning between 5AM and 9AM, closes/moves Nov. 2016		* Tsukiji Fish Market - world's largest fish market, get there in the morning between 5AM and 9AM, closes/moves Nov. 2016
	* Shinjuku district - the second city centre, known for its entertaiment and red/nightlife		* Shinjuku district - the second city centre, known for its entertaiment and red/nightlife

Ivc at 10:48, 17 January 2016

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	=== Visit ===		=== Visit ===
	* Tokyo Metro - chaotic but efficient, this metro system is truly the heart and veins of Tokyo, make sure to get a PASMO card		* Tokyo Metro - chaotic but efficient, this metro system is truly the heart and veins of Tokyo, make sure to get a PASMO card
	* ~~Akihabara Electric Town~~ - ~~entire district of manga~~, ~~anime, figurines, maid cafes, electronics markets~~, ~~arcades, and cafes~~		* Ginza
			* Tsukiji Fish Market - world's largest fish market, get there in the morning between 5AM and 9AM, closes/moves Nov. 2016
	* Shinjuku district - the second city centre, known for its entertaiment and red/nightlife		* Shinjuku district - the second city centre, known for its entertaiment and red/nightlife
			* Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden - beautiful garden/park just outside Shinjuku centre
	* Robot Resturant - not what you would expect, but great fun - very Japanese to say the least		* Robot Resturant - not what you would expect, but great fun - very Japanese to say the least
	* Shibuya crossing - maybe one of the most famous crossings in the wild, go to the second level on the Starbucks and relax people watching		* Shibuya crossing - maybe one of the most famous crossings in the wild, go to the second level on the Starbucks and relax people watching
			* Pachinkos - ridiculously loud gambling parlors, make sure you only stay there for a few minutes
			* Akihabara Electric Town - entire district of manga, anime, figurines, maid cafes, electronics markets, arcades, and cafes
	* Tokyo SkyTree - newly built and finished in 2012, tallest tower (not structure) in the world - there is two stages you can visit, lower and upper		* Tokyo SkyTree - newly built and finished in 2012, tallest tower (not structure) in the world - there is two stages you can visit, lower and upper
	* Pachinkos - ridiculously loud gambling parlors, make sure you only stay there for a few minutes

	== Osaka ==		== Osaka ==

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Osaka

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	=== Visit ===		=== Visit ===
			* Osaka Castle - Beautiful castle protected by two levels of moats, museum inside the castle, walk around in the park and enjoy the view from the castle
	* Osaka Kaiyukan Aquarium - large tank in the middle of the building with dozens of fish and whale sharks, and separate tanks on the other side, you walk down a shallow spiral and end at the ground level		* Osaka Kaiyukan Aquarium - large tank in the middle of the building with dozens of fish and whale sharks, and separate tanks on the other side, you walk down a shallow spiral and end at the ground level
	* Tenjinbashi-suji shopping street - another amazing 1.6 km street entirely covered by roof		* Tenjinbashi-suji shopping street - another amazing 1.6 km street entirely covered by roof
			* Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum - just outside of Osaka there is a cool museum dedicated for the instant noodle, a wall is decked out displayiny all the incarnations from 1958 up to today
	* Spa World - seems like a relic from the 80's, but it is quite good, somewhat convoluted process, perfect before an 8 hour flight		* Spa World - seems like a relic from the 80's, but it is quite good, somewhat convoluted process, perfect before an 8 hour flight

Ivc at 13:57, 13 January 2016

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	=== Eat ===		=== Eat ===
	* Instant-noodles - go to the nearest 7-Eleven, GS25 or CU and taste any of the numerous instant-noodles, prepare them in-store		* Instant-noodles - go to the nearest 7-Eleven, GS25 or CU and taste any of the numerous instant-noodles, prepare them in-store
			* Taiyaki - dessert snack, fish-shaped waffles filled with red bean paste, try them fresh from the street stalls
	* Eggmuffin - get the stand between the Namdaemun gate and Namdaemun market, there is a lady serving fresh eggmuffins		* Eggmuffin - get the stand between the Namdaemun gate and Namdaemun market, there is a lady serving fresh eggmuffins
	* Korean BBQ - try one of the charchole fired BBQs along/side-steet of the main street in Hongdae		* Korean BBQ - try one of the charchole fired BBQs along/side-steet of the main street in Hongdae
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	* Hi-end Sushi - if you get the chance, visit one of the Michelin-star sushi restaurant - we went to Kyubey Sushi in Ginza		* Hi-end Sushi - if you get the chance, visit one of the Michelin-star sushi restaurant - we went to Kyubey Sushi in Ginza
	* Harajuku Crepe - the district is known for its crepe		* Harajuku Crepe - the district is known for its crepe
			* Ramen - delicious noodles in a variety different broths/soups

	=== Visit ===		=== Visit ===
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	* Akihabara Electric Town - entire district of manga, anime, figurines, maid cafes, electronics markets, arcades, and cafes		* Akihabara Electric Town - entire district of manga, anime, figurines, maid cafes, electronics markets, arcades, and cafes
	* Shinjuku district - the second city centre, known for its entertaiment and red/nightlife		* Shinjuku district - the second city centre, known for its entertaiment and red/nightlife
	* Robot ~~resturant~~ - not what you would expect, but great fun - very Japanese to say the least		* Robot Resturant - not what you would expect, but great fun - very Japanese to say the least
	* Shibuya crossing - maybe one of the most famous crossings in the wild, go to the second level on the Starbucks and relax people watching		* Shibuya crossing - maybe one of the most famous crossings in the wild, go to the second level on the Starbucks and relax people watching
	* Tokyo SkyTree - newly built and finished in 2012, tallest tower (not structure) in the world - there is two stages you can visit, lower and upper		* Tokyo SkyTree - newly built and finished in 2012, tallest tower (not structure) in the world - there is two stages you can visit, lower and upper
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	== Osaka ==		== Osaka ==
	=== Eat ===		=== Eat ===
			* Odon - thick noodles in broth with vegetables and thin slices of meat on top
			* Takoyaki - round flavored batter with a tiny piece of octopus inside, try any of the street stalls

			=== Visit ===
			* Osaka Kaiyukan Aquarium - large tank in the middle of the building with dozens of fish and whale sharks, and separate tanks on the other side, you walk down a shallow spiral and end at the ground level
			* Tenjinbashi-suji shopping street - another amazing 1.6 km street entirely covered by roof
			* Spa World - seems like a relic from the 80's, but it is quite good, somewhat convoluted process, perfect before an 8 hour flight

			== Hiroshima ==
			=== Eat ===
			* Okonomiyaki Hiroshima style - a kind of pancake, but layered with noodles, vegetables and toppings, with a fried egg on top

	=== Visit ===		=== Visit ===
			* Hiroshima peace memorial park and museum

Ivc at 13:41, 13 January 2016

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	== Seoul ==		== Seoul ==

			== Sleep ==
			* Twin Rabbit Guesthouse - located in Hongdae district, great base to explore the city, super clean, kitchen and free tea on the ground level, washer and dryer free to use on each level, small but cozy
			* Oasis Guesthouse - another guesthouse in Hongdae, two private rooms and a shared room, more of a home or bnb style over this place, Oazzang has some big dreams and will take care of you

	=== Eat ===		=== Eat ===
	* Instant-noodles - go to the nearest 7-Eleven, GS25 or CU and taste any of the numerous instant-noodles, prepare them in-store		* Instant-noodles - go to the nearest 7-Eleven, GS25 or CU and taste any of the numerous instant-noodles, prepare them in-store
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	== Tokyo ==		== Tokyo ==
			* First Cabin Tsukiji - modern or next generation capsule hotel, you get an entire cabin with suite you wear and toiletries, and access to showers, spa, pool, washer on the upper floors
			* Tokyu Stay Shinjuku - super business style hotel, single rooms, kettle in the room and free tea in the hallways, just perfect!

	=== Eat ===		=== Eat ===
	* Denny's Japan - you go there mostly to see the menu and the amazing attention to detail on the dishes		* Denny's Japan - you go there mostly to see the menu and the amazing attention to detail on the dishes
			* Family Mart onigiri - rice balls wrapped in seaweed, with different fillings and flavorings, great value and delicious snack
	* Hi-end Sushi - if you get the chance, visit one of the Michelin-star sushi restaurant - we went to Kyubey Sushi in Ginza		* Hi-end Sushi - if you get the chance, visit one of the Michelin-star sushi restaurant - we went to Kyubey Sushi in Ginza
	* Harajuku Crepe - the district is known for its crepe		* Harajuku Crepe - the district is known for its crepe

	=== Visit ===		=== Visit ===
	* Akihabara ~~electric town~~ - entire district		* Tokyo Metro - chaotic but efficient, this metro system is truly the heart and veins of Tokyo, make sure to get a PASMO card
			* Akihabara Electric Town - entire district of manga, anime, figurines, maid cafes, electronics markets, arcades, and cafes
			* Shinjuku district - the second city centre, known for its entertaiment and red/nightlife
	* Robot resturant - not what you would expect, but great fun - very Japanese to say the least		* Robot resturant - not what you would expect, but great fun - very Japanese to say the least
			* Shibuya crossing - maybe one of the most famous crossings in the wild, go to the second level on the Starbucks and relax people watching
	* Tokyo SkyTree - newly built and finished in 2012, tallest tower (not structure) in the world - there is two stages you can visit, lower and upper		* Tokyo SkyTree - newly built and finished in 2012, tallest tower (not structure) in the world - there is two stages you can visit, lower and upper
			* Pachinkos - ridiculously loud gambling parlors, make sure you only stay there for a few minutes

	== Osaka ==		== Osaka ==
	=== Eat ===		=== Eat ===
	=== Visit ===		=== Visit ===

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== Seoul ==
=== Eat ===
* Instant-noodles - go to the nearest 7-Eleven, GS25 or CU and taste any of the numerous instant-noodles, prepare them in-store
* Eggmuffin - get the stand between the Namdaemun gate and Namdaemun market, there is a lady serving fresh eggmuffins
* Korean BBQ - try one of the charchole fired BBQs along/side-steet of the main street in Hongdae
* Dukbokki - dish made of soft rice cake, fish cake and sweet red chili sauce

=== Visit ===
* Seoul Tower and surrounding park - Huge radio tower in central, take the trails from the west up to the top
* Cheonggyecheon creek in central Seoul - 5km long canal with walkways on both sides
* Namdaemun/Sungnyemun Gate and market - one of five city gates, visit the near-by Namdaemun market
* Esports live game - if there is any StarCraft or Dota tournaments going on, make sure to get to one

== Tokyo ==
=== Eat ===
* Denny's Japan - you go there mostly to see the menu and the amazing attention to detail on the dishes
* Hi-end Sushi - if you get the chance, visit one of the Michelin-star sushi restaurant - we went to Kyubey Sushi in Ginza
* Harajuku Crepe - the district is known for its crepe

=== Visit ===
* Akihabara electric town - entire district
* Robot resturant - not what you would expect, but great fun - very Japanese to say the least
* Tokyo SkyTree - newly built and finished in 2012, tallest tower (not structure) in the world - there is two stages you can visit, lower and upper

== Osaka ==
=== Eat ===
=== Visit ===