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  • My 2013 Summary

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    Honestly, I was supposed to do this earlier but due to the Korean fever at the moment writing this post was delayed. Anyway, when I read my 2012 summary, I was proud to read my achievements especially in the blogging industry. Unfortunately this year, I didn’t have the events I had when I was in…

  • Random Thoughts: Travelling

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    It has been a while since I published a travel post. Based from my timeline, last I wrote was about our Singapore trip way back early last year. Until now, I haven’t finished sharing my trips last year. This year, I’ve started travelling last February and every month after it. So this is one of the reasons…

  • How to apply for a Japan VISA

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    I was told that having a Japan Visa is harder than that of the US. I really can say that it is true because getting a Japan Visa is easier for me coz I don’t need to be interviewed by the consul just to be granted a visa. Recently, I applied for a Japan Visa…

  • Nina in Japan

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    I’ve known Nina around 2-3 years ago when her videos were trending in Facebook. I eventually subscribed to her videos and find her really adorable. A lot of people loved her and she literally is a star. A talented and wise American-Japanese girl was truly admired by viewers all around the globe. However, there came…

  • Travel Time: Kyoto, Japan

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    Since I’ve been in Japan for almost 6 months, I have a handful of adventures and sight seeing done in that country. Now, I share to you my adventure in Kyoto, Japan. Kyoto is the storehouse of Japan’s traditional culture and the stage on which much of Japanese history was played out. With 17 Unesco World…

  • Travel Time: Osaka, Japan

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    After going to Kobe and Himeji, I now take you to Osaka, Japan! Osaka is the working heart of Kansai. Famous for its down-to-earth citizens and hearty cuisine, Osaka combines a few historical and cultural attractions with all the delights of a modern Japanese city. Indeed, Osaka is surpassed only by Tokyo as a showcase…

  • Travel Time: Himeji, Japan

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    Now I take you again in Japan. This time, it’s in Himeji. It is a city in Hyogo perfecture, near Kobe where we actually stayed for 3 months. Himeji is the most magnificent of the handful of Japanese castles that survive in their original (nonconcrete) form. Although there have been fortifications in Himeji since 1333,…

  • Travel Time: Kobe, Japan

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    Now, after the European travel series, I take you to the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan! Konnichiwa! – a Japanese greeting that means “hello”. I went to Japan in 2007 and 2008 and experienced 3 seasons: Winter, Spring and Summer. I only lack one season which is Fall/Autumn. In time, I’ll experience that too.…

  • Graduation Celebration in Eastwood

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    Congratulations to Michelle Abalos for graduating Med School from Post Grad Internship! Last Friday, Andrew’s sister graduated from being a Medicine Student of UERM. Being a loving brother, he wanted to treat his sister for her wonderful milestone. Together with all his sisters, we decided to go to Eastwood to eat dinner and play bowling.…

  • TINIG entry for the month of April

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    日本の花見 (nihon no hanami) the Cherry blossoms in JAPAN It is cherry blossom season in Japan. The entire country explodes with these gentle flowering trees. The blue sky seems to rain down sweet cherry blossom petals. I’ve experienced snow here in Japan, but for once spring here with the cherry blossoms is gorgeous and alluring.…