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I wanted to share some of my pics from Tokyo! I brought my best friend Lauren here for her graduation trip and we had so much fun! I didn’t take a ton of pictures because I wanted to be in the moment and try not to have as much work to do but I did vlog the trip! I will share the video below. My main concern with going to Japan was the food and the language barrier and unfortunately I would say I was right to worry about both of those things haha! I prefer to eat a vegan diet as often as possible and in Japan they cook almost everything with meat or fish so it was really hard to find things to eat, and also almost no one spoke English! Which is obviously expected but normally if I am in Spain or something I can plug a phrase into Google Translate but you can’t really do that with Japanese! One thing we did love though was the subway system!! It was soooo easy to use and SO cheap. Lauren has family in Singapore and they recommended we take the subway and I really was against it at first because I thought it would be stressful but it was really so easy! I downloaded the app and just put in the station we wanted to go to and it gave exact directions! We only messed up once or twice. ?We also stayed at the Ritz Carlton which was so amazing and beautiful! It was in a great location and there was a subway station right next to the hotel, and tons of ramen close by! I think we ate ramen literally every single day… sometimes twice a day!! My fav place in Tokyo was Harajuku street! They have the most fun shops and lots of cool food! We also took a train to Kyoto and stayed there for a few days! I think I liked Tokyo more because I love being in a city but Lauren liked Kyoto more! They are completely different experiences and I recommend doing both if you can!

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21 Comments

    • Jelena Parson
      July 12, 2018 / 9:25 pm

      I love love love Japan! I’ve been back a few times and the people and food are amazing! And there is SO much to see and do! I cant wait to go back! Your photos look amazing and it definetly looks like you had an amazing time ? x

  2. Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
    June 26, 2018 / 9:51 pm

    I’ve been to Tokyo a handful of times and it never fails to amaze me. I love your photos, Aspyn! If you have the time, do check out other cities in Japan. They’re just as lovely, if not even lovelier! ❤️❤️

    Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
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  3. Jenny
    June 26, 2018 / 11:11 pm

    I LOVE the photos! They are absolutely gorgeous! And I also really enjoyed the vlog.
    I can’t remember if you said in the video but what was the best thing you ate in japan? :)

    Love,
    Jenny

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  7. Arianna
    June 27, 2018 / 11:14 am

    Loved your Japan vlogs, they were so entertaining! The cotton candy looks so delicious, I’ve never seen cotton candy that big before! Amazing photos ?
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  8. Shamsah
    June 27, 2018 / 12:02 pm

    Which app did you use for the subway?
    Leaving for Japan next week

  10. Shann Eileen
    July 2, 2018 / 10:17 am

    Love all your pictures! I really want to go to Japan, but like you said am super nervous about the language barrier and food. I’m allergic to soy so I’m pretty sure all I’d be able to eat there is bread haha

    Shann Eileen | http://www.shanneileen.com

  12. Marah
    July 30, 2018 / 5:58 pm

    Definitely wanting to visit Tokyo after seeing your photos! As always they’re so inspiring! :)

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  13. Shennamu Kaine
    July 31, 2018 / 9:38 am

    Japan is my favorite place! Jealous.

  14. Binali Edmonds
    August 2, 2018 / 12:47 am

    Hi Aspyn!

    Honestly, your article makes me wanna travel even more!
    Plus, it’s so great to have a girls trip, haven’t been on one in quite a while.
    Did I also mention your photos look great! I love the white skies and accented peach tones.

    happy to be a reader of your blog!

  16. Clara Berger
    August 3, 2018 / 12:10 am

    I love Japan! I’ve been there three years ago and in a few days I am off to Korea. :) I am so excited.

  20. Tina
    November 13, 2018 / 9:33 pm

    SO cute!