Melanie Toye dreams of Japan

Image by u_zv1vzaxjdh from Pixabay When one day I travel to Japan, I would like to see a Geisha. A Geisha in Japan is known for their entertainment and hosting of tea ceremonies.  I think they are beautifully dressed with wearing kimono’s and sandals with white socks. As well as their make-up beautifully displayed and stunning hair-styles that they showcase.  I love the elegance and artistic traits of a Geisha. From their cute and beautiful traditional Japanese umbrella’s to their traditional style dances.  It takes training to be a Geisha and this occurs in their teenage years. I guess that’s one aspect I am drawn too, they commit to training and being the elegant form of a Geisha. Maiko is a Geisha in training and they live in Geisha houses for five years. Talk about immersing themselves in the complete tradition and transformation to become a Geisha. I also appreciate that they study etiquette. It’s similar to princesses and princes-to be, studying etiquette to be see...

Image by Candra Rustyan from Pixabay One day, when I travel to Japan, I would like to visit a Ninja show. Currently, Shinjuku Ninja Live Show offers acrobatics, drums (which look super cool) and Japanese traditional dance. They also have great performance effects. Each show lasts about 90 minutes and the show is on 3 times a day. Tickets cost 8,000 yen (which as of today is $81.76 AUD - Australian dollars).  I love the majestic movement of Ninja's and have only seen it in TV shows or movies. I have never seen it acted out. And as I have an aerial background, acrobatics seems like a good addition to the performance.  You can check it out here:  SHINJUKU NINJA LIVE SHOW #Japan #Ninja  Follow me on Pinterest at: @melanietoye Follow me on Facebook and receive all my blog posts here:  https://www.facebook.com/share/1AEkVDXzeT/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Subscribe to my Hobbies YouTube channel at littlemissmel23.  

^Please note, this blog post uses affiliate links. This means, I receive a percentage of the sale from the seller. Ok, so I admit, I have seen a documentary about people walking up Mount Fuji, and I am afraid of heights, plus there are some parts near the top, where it's uphill and only one or two people can fit through the space. However, I understand many people would love and do love to climb up Mount Fuji.  However, for me, I would be more, looking at the scenic mountain views like this image below ... far away on flat ground. I believe anytime of year, would be ideal to see Mount Fuji. Whether it is snowing, or it's cherry blossom season, the Mountain is epic of Japan and boasts tranquil.  If I fly 8 hours around the sky to then stand in front of this mountain and in awe, I feel like that is 8 hours worth my time. (And I hate flying!) Image sourced via: www.getyourguide.com  Some facts about Mount Fuji: Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan.  Mount Fuji is...

  Image by Ridwan Hardjowibowo from Pixabay   Personally, I am a huge Hello Kitty fan. I have always liked Hello Kitty but this year she has taken off. I have Hello Kitty mugs, a bag, knee high socks, key chain and even thinking about crocheting my very own Hello Kitty plushie.  So it makes sense, one day, when I travel to Japan, I will visit Sanrio Puroland in Japan.  What is at Sanrio Puroland in Japan? It’s awesome to see that there is a parade and show at Sanrio Puroland. In addition, rides and attractions and also food is available.  Where is Sanrio Puroland located?  Sanrio Puroland is in Tokyo in Japan. When I travel to Japan I will be visiting or maybe even staying in Tokyo, so it is fantastic that Sanrio Puroland is located there.  The closest station is at Tama Center Station, which is only a five minute walk to get to Sanrio Puroland, which is very handy.  Ticket prices For the most up to date ticket prices, click here:  https://e...

Image by Igor Podobriy from Pixabay Welcome to my blog post. Today I am exploring more about Universal Studios in Japan to see what it has to offer. How to find out about Universal Studios First of all Universal Studios has their own website and it can translate it to English, which I find impressive. I just googled Universal Studios Japan and found the link at the top search results:  ショー＆アトラクション・スケジュール｜ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン｜USJ What can you see at Universal Studios I was told Super Mario World is there and as per my last blog post on Disneyland in Japan, I thought Harry Potter was there and it might be, but it is at Universal Studios. There is also a Minion park, which I assume would be filled with fun. I would definitely visit the Jurassic Park section of Universal Studios. Prepared to be in awe of those dinosaurs. I am also a huge fan of JAWS, so Amity Park looks right up my alley. The list of sections to see doesn't even end there! Purchasing of food at Universal Studios The food ...

Image by GraphicMama-team from Pixabay Disneyland in Japan is the one / top place I want to travel to with my family. I have always wanted to take my family to Disneyland and why not visit Japan at the same time?  My questions for travelling to Disneyland in Japan So I have some questions, like, when travelling on rides, are the actor's/spokespeople talking in Japanese or do they also speak in English?  I feel like this is an important question. If people came to Australia, it is in English. So it makes sense if the language spoken is in Japanese.  So I found this:  Tokyo Disney Resort – Travel guide at Wikivoyage  and apparently, the main language spoken at Disneyland in Japan is Japanese. However, most signs at the park are multilingual.  Ok, so I definitely need this as a reason to keep learning Japanese. Also, what sort of attractions besides rides are there? I believe Harry Potter is a big theme in Disneyland. I love Harry Potter, so is this true? Ok,...