Arashiyama Iwatayama Monkey Park, Kyoto

It's now Summer Break! No school, so more time to explore and relax. Thus, the less than half a day trip to Kyoto to visit Iwatayama Monkey Park...

Kyoto Gion Matsuri

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17 July 海の日 also known as Sea / Ocean day, is a holiday in Japan. That's to say, school holiday! Thus, trip to Kyoto to visit one of the main festival in Japan, Gion Matsuri -祇園祭, the festival of Yasaka Shrine...

school trip to Kyoto Railway Museum

 

First school trip to Kyoto Railway Museum, train ride + museum visit. A break from the daily lesson, and a chance to have a lunch / bento picnic at the park before going to the museum.

trip to Minoo Park, 箕面公園

Took a trip down to Mino-o during the weekend, to visit the Mino-o Falls, that another check off the places to visit while in Osaka. Currently it is now June, thus, avoided the peak period so it was not crowded and was really enjoyable + relaxing...

trip to Osaka Aquarium KAIYUKAN

Went to the Osaka Aquarium, KAIYUKAN, together with my sister during her 1 week stay with me in Osaka, Japan. One of my bucket list checked off - go to an aquarium and see jellyfishes + whale shark!

Shifting to Osaka, Japan

Finally got to take a step away from my comfort home, and off to study in Japan, which was something that I wanted to try. The first week of settling down is accompanied with my sister, before starting school the following week.