Daphne

Hello! I'm Daphne or Duffy.I'm currently studying abroad at Hitotsubashi University in Tokyo! Some of my friends call me Duffy (like the Disney Bear).I'm relatively new to blogging but I want to share my experience in Tokyo and my other life experiences. bubbly, friendly and adventurous!

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Japan, the land of the temples. Late last month a bunch of furendos and I went to one of the oldest temples in Tokyo, Sensoji.  It worships Kannon or Guan Yin (觀音), the Goddess of Mercy. The entrance is adorned by this huge vermillion and black lantern, known as the Kaminarimon or the "Thunder Gate".

With the crew: Henri, Chris, Benjamin, Jenny, Irene, Patrick and Jin (Photo: Irene)

The Tokyo Sky Tree is the world's tallest tower and the 2nd tallest struture in world, at 634m, towering over the Tokyo Tower at 333m.

After loitering around the Asakusa area, we boarded the Water Bus, bound for Odaiba. This was the first time I had taken the boat and also gone to Odaiba. A day of firsts I guess! The boat heads down Sumida River which has a grand total of 26 bridges in a span of approx 27km. Something to do on the boat: wave to people and pretend you're on the Titanic! It's pretty interesting to wave at people on the shore~  One of my furendos was a compulsive waver!  It was super windy so in a lot of the photos, we all had crazyy hair.

With the Rainbow Bridge (Photo: Irene)

It was about an 40 min journey from Asakusa to the man-made islands of Odaiba. It was first created to protect the Japan shoreline, but now have been converted to a large entertainment area. The famous Fuji TV studios are also located there.  There are often 'all you can drink+ eat' cruises in the area,so foreigner who are absolutely smashed is not a rare sight (I guess).  The area is marked by the famous Rainbow bridge (it lights up at night... we actually had to consider why they named it that...), which connects Odaiba to inner Tokyo.  Odaiba is also a 20 something minute journey from Shinjuku by train, so its definitely convenient!  GO GO GO

Once you get to the island, one of the first things you'll notice is, you've come to New York!!! (Cue: ♪ In New York~ Concrete jungle, where dreams are made of.  ♪ )

 Yea that is a miniature Statue of Liberty.

There is this cute like 'Showa' themed arcade/ shopping town in one of the buildings and it was where I found this. I think this was near the Takoyaki Museum. Which definitely reminded me of Namja Town in Ikebukuro!!

So that is Asakusa and Odaiba for now!

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Labels: Asakusa, Japan, Odaiba, The Crew, travels

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Name: Daphne or Duffy
Residing in: Kunitachi, Tokyo
School: Exchange student @ Hitotsubashi University
Birthday: Black Friday
Status: single like a pocky stick

I'm currently studying at Hitotsubashi University situated in Kunitachi, Tokyo. I'm going to be here for one year~ My home university is in Queensland, Australia. I'm definitely enjoying myself already!!!

I was born in Sunnybank, Australia (Asian town!) but used to live in Hong Kong, affectionately known as the best place EVER! I still live part time in Hong Kong and Australia so you'll definitely see some posts about Hong Kong in the future~ I speak English and Cantonese fluently while I am working on master my Japanese and can speak well enough Mandarin to get by.



My heart, it races is inspired by a song and I decided to share with people what things that make my heart race, be it good or bad. I'm still relatively new to blogging but I do vlogging which can be found on youtube.

I've always been in love with Japan and have travelled there many times but finally got my wish of living there.

Friends. No alcohol. Mexico. Shrine. Beer
Cherry. Blossom. Viewing
Japan. Tokyo. Hitotsubashi


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Travel to Japan Travel to the USA Get a bf Get all A's! Pass Law See Sakura Learn how to cook! Japanese phone Get a air straightener Watch Titantic 3D

Not get home sick Watch a movie in Japan New DSLR Get my drivers license Sleep earlier Own a cute dress Finish the Millenium series Successfully live alone for a year Improve skin Get a cute camera strap

Pass Japanese Connect internet by myself Make more Japanese friends Ride a bike Wear colour contacts Learn French Go to Paris or London ♥ Visit Ueno Zoo Go to a maid cafe Learn how to be Independent

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