2015

Autumn Trip 2015 - Kinugawa Onsen

7:17:00 pm

Hello from Japan! Long time no see~



Shoes: Charles & Keith

This time I'm going to share my short autumn gateway to Kinugawa Onsen, and my side trip to Nikko. Lately I seemed to post about my trip journal rather than fashion-related-stuff, but it's okay. This trip is a 2 days 1 night trip, as I spent my first day at Nikko.


This couple took their sweet time walking and snapping pictures of the momiji and I didn't have any patience left, so I took pictures with them inside of my frame instead.



I went to Shinkyo bridge, Toshogu shrine; but it was under maintenance, Futarasan Shrine, and Tomozawa Imperial Villa. I actually wanted to go to Lake Chuzenji and Ryuzu waterfall, but since it's passed their peak season, the turist information center didn't recommend me to go there. I also supposed to go to Kangmangafuchi Abyss and Botanical garden since it's supposed to be near Tomozawa Imperial Villa, but i couldn't find the way there by walking. In the end, I run out of time and need to catch the train to go to Kinugawa onsen. Well, there always next time. ;)








 And the Tomazawa Imperial Villa....








 

I only ate dinner and have a good rest on the hotel that night, as I prepared myself to get up at 6.30 in the morning to enjoy myself in their open air onsen, before had a breakfast. It was a beautiful onsen, but I didn't expect a lot of ladies was there when I opened the door.

The genkan of my hotel room. It's spacious enough for 3 people, and I'm alone. It's even bigger than my apartment in Tokyo.

The room set up

My breakfast

And my dessert.

This is the scenery from my hotel room's window ^^

I checked out the hotel early that day to go to the trick art museum they have there. The satff was kind enough to help me take pictures since I was alone. It's not a big place, so 1 hour is enough time to spend there taking pictures (and even help me with pose recommendation).






Even though it's passed their peak season, I still got my hand on some of momiji's pictures :)










It was a fun trip! Some of my friends was shocked when they know I went there alone, but for me, it's a common thing to do. Since it's impossible to always go with family or friends due to different taste and schedule, I think it's better to be brave and explore as much as you want when you're young! :) So when you think you need a gateaway, it's always a fine choice to go explore the world alone ;)


See you next time!



The view from the train

my attempt to snap momiji pictures with polaroid




xoxo
Anastasia

 

credit:
photos are taken by me (and the trick museum's staff) with Sony alpha 5000

Anas Life in Japan

立川花火会館

3:16:00 pm




Hello, everyone! Summer break is around the corner, and it's mean I'm going back to Jakarta! Wohoo~! I can't wait for the holiday to start, and I kinda hope the time will freeze over the holiday time (talking about wishful thinking. LOL).


Anyway, my last weekend before the summer break was spent on Tachikawa fireworks festival and dinner time together with close friends. That was my first time watching the fireworks in Japan, and thanks to my kind and considerate senpai, I got to enjoy the festival in a place with nice scenery, and without pushing around too many people. Too bad I didn't find a place to rent a yukata (●̮̮__●̮̮) I hope next year I can buy one (or make one) before it's too late. *pray*


Talking about summer break, I really can't stand the hot-humid weather in Tokyo. I wonder how is it in Europe, hehe.... It's going to be hotter and more humid than Jakarta, so I'm really glad to go back home despite the chance of missing a lot of nice festival in Tokyo.


Oh! I made the compilation of the firework festival from my phone. It's a little bit long, but please enjoy!





See you again soon!

xoxo
Anastasia

Anas Life in Japan

Enjoy what life has to offer

12:18:00 am


[Part 1]
Taking a step out of your comfort zone




Hi, how are you guys? It's been a while. . . I know I always write this as my opening, since I rarely update my blog nowdays. I'm really sorry about it, but since I don't have the mood and idea what to write, I chose not to update rather than giving you a crap. This time I want to share something about life.


As you know I've been living in Tokyo since last October. After all this time, I finally notice that my life has been changing rapidly before I know it. Once, I was a little spoiled princess, really, but know I know how to manage my live and I think I'm still growing to be more independent. Before I move to Japan, I never do any house chores except for the lebaran time, I never cook, I never think about paying bills. But now I need to do all that, alone. The hardest thing is to manage all of that along with working and studying. So much different compared to when I was living with my parents. All I have to do is study and play hard. Now I know my mom's feeling, has to work, manages all the cash flow, pay bills, listens to dad and our complains everyday, accompany me to go shopping and such. No wonder she often forgets things. She indeed a super mom.







Inspite of the hard things, I think I change a lot after being alone for 8 months. Since I need to learn everything the hard way, and I have to manage all of things alone, I believe I'm walking in a good path. I never think of myself as an adventurer, or a high-risk taking people. I always choose to play safe. But when your childhood dream and your purpose in life being tied in front of your eyes to be caught, who wouldn't waver and choose it instead of the calm water. I will never say it's an easy choice. Every choice I made came with both positive and negative side. I had to leave all my important person back in Jakarta, my comfort zone, only to walk alone here. But thanks to my bold decision, I got more in return.


New friends, new connection. New adventure, new opportunities. All of them made me realized I'm lucky to get this stupid bold decision of mine being granted, even though I need to learn the hard way. I'm sure that some things are better being experienced first hand, rather than to hear from other people's experiences. The most important point is, the event you might stumble upon would be different with the others. Same as we're unique, the path we took will also give us different outcome. All depend on your steps and decision. So don't worry to try new thing, meet new people, and go out from your comfort zone. It will be uncomfortable at first, but the result is far more greater than that.
 



 


 The photos are taken in Disneysea, Tokyo, but rather than writing about my fun day to get you jealous, I rather use these photo while writing about my thought. Beside, I believe most of you already visit Disneyland countless time, so what's the meaning of me bragging about my once in a lifetime visit.


Hype my lookbook:




TBC,
Anastasia



Photographers Karin Kameliani
Edited by me
Taken by Sony alpha 5000