October 2018 Tokyo Day #1

I am not really into travel much, so on this 5 days 4 nights trip I am just ‘the companion’. My daughter planned and made the itinerary and I just handled the financial side like making sure we have enough Yen & my credit/debit cards will be accepted when I use them in Tokyo. And…

October 2018 Tokyo Day 1 – VenusFort

After the big disappointment of not being able to ride the big ferriswheel, we decided to explore the area specifically VenusFort. VenusFort has a ‘fake sky’. In the following photos, it is blue skies. We chanced upon a Starbucks and tried a seasonal drink. Click here for details on the Starbucks VenusFort experience After Starbucks,…

October 2018 Tokyo Day 1 – Starbucks Venus Fort

[2018-10-03] My daughter wanted to ride the 115-metre tall Ferris wheel at Palette Town in Odaiba. Unfortunately, it was under maintenance and even the customer service personnel did not know when it will be operational again. We decided to just explore the nearby  Venus Fort mall. While walking we noticed this sign and decided to try…