Elizabeth's Secret Garden

  There is something unique and remarkable about shopping experiences in Japan. I was amazed by the cleanliness and wow factor that many of the shopping destinations in the big cities had. I can now say that the most interesting and exciting mall I've ever been to is the Tokyo Skytown. It collectively has over 300 shops and restaurants. Many of the shops herald characters that are popular in Japan and America. One of the key attractions that draw people to this area is the Tokyo Skytree (東京スカイツリー). It has a height of 634 meters and is the tallest structure in Japan. While my husband and I didn't go up it, you can buy tickets to go up it and enjoy a birds eye view of Tokyo.  The mall was full of all sorts of fun stores! The Pokémon store was busy, but an exciting experience.  If you are a big fan of Pokémon, why not go to the Pokémon cafe? It is important to reserve a spot in advance and show up about 10 minutes early. There are many places in larger cities that require re...

  For all the Studio Ghibli fans, this post is for you. My personal favorite Studio Ghibli film is Howl's Moving Castle and for years I've enjoyed Miyazaki's films. They are entertaining, intriguing, and overall good films. I was in for a very pleasant surprise to find out that the park was an hour away from the school my husband and I were serving at in Gamagori, Japan. The park is spread throughout the larger Aichi Commemorative Park. There are five areas that are weaved within the larger park. The aspect of the parks being part of the natural surroundings reflects the element of respecting and caring for the environment that can be found in the films  Link for park in Aichi https://ghibli-park.jp/en/  There are a few options for visiting the park in Aichi, Japan. You can get a standard pass or a premium pass. If you just get the standard pass you will not be able to go into all the buildings and will be allowed access to three out of five areas. If you want to get tick...

  Japan is known for its cafes. There are cafes for just about everything it feels like. There is an owl café, Peter Rabbit Café, cat café, Harry Potter Café, and many more themed options. One of the top tourist attractions on our list was visiting a Capybara Café. They are my favorite animal so it only makes sense. They are like giant guinea pigs that are super chill. There is a café that has cats and capybaras, but the one we chose was just capybaras. The most important thing to note is you have to have a reservation. It is popular so you want to book an appointment as soon as it opens. The reservations can be made up to two weeks in advance. Also, plan to arrive a little early and you must order a drink to enter. The visitation period is 30 minutes. You can pay extra to get to feed the capybaras. Below is the link where you can make reservations and get other important information.   https://cspace.co.jp/home_english/   My husband and I didn't get to go into ...