Nagasaki Part 1
Sorry my dear blog readers, for not updating much. I had to finish many assignments before I could go to Nagasaki for a school trip, but here are the pics!
Upon arrival, the first thing we did was to change into those Japanesey bath robes and go for a dip in the onsen! Here is a pic of me with some of the guys and sensei. After onsen, we wore the bath robes and had dinner at the dining hall, japanese style (ie sitting on floor. I was trying hard not to zaokeng wearing that robe)
This is course 1 of by far the best meal I have had in Japan so far. Next came Japanese crabs, Teriyaki fish, agemono, soba, chawanmushi, and erm, I forgot.
This is the night view from the hotel. As we were perched on top a hill, we could see the whole city of nagasaki sparkling away in the night. It was really cold but after an onsen bath, it makes perfect sense to just come here to cool off and take in the view.
After the Nomikai, we took a cab and headed downtown where the lights were, where street-trams are still in use, further testament to the history of the city.
but because we were quite late, the main shopping street was closed already (it was 10pm) but next to the main shopping street was the red light area Shianbashi, which was obviously just stirring from slumber. Its amazing how the red light district is just next to the shopping district. Its just like putting Geylang next to orchard. But then again, Shianbashi isnt like Geylang, here's a pic to prove it
So even though we were in a big group of guys and girls, I still had "looks" thrown my way by really well-made up Japanese chicks who were standing outside handing out flyers. The guys made a joke, daring each other to ask them "Sumimasen, Gakusei waribiki ga arimasu-ka" (Excuse me, do u have student discounts) haha. Then we decided to split up and walk alone through the street, and guess who they chose to go first? Well... it helps that I am not wearing a sharp salaryman suit so they dont accost me forcefully into their den when I ignore their... erm.... invitations. This reminds me so much of Nakasu back in Fukuoka. haha
Upon arrival, the first thing we did was to change into those Japanesey bath robes and go for a dip in the onsen! Here is a pic of me with some of the guys and sensei. After onsen, we wore the bath robes and had dinner at the dining hall, japanese style (ie sitting on floor. I was trying hard not to zaokeng wearing that robe)
This is course 1 of by far the best meal I have had in Japan so far. Next came Japanese crabs, Teriyaki fish, agemono, soba, chawanmushi, and erm, I forgot.
This is the night view from the hotel. As we were perched on top a hill, we could see the whole city of nagasaki sparkling away in the night. It was really cold but after an onsen bath, it makes perfect sense to just come here to cool off and take in the view.
After the Nomikai, we took a cab and headed downtown where the lights were, where street-trams are still in use, further testament to the history of the city.
but because we were quite late, the main shopping street was closed already (it was 10pm) but next to the main shopping street was the red light area Shianbashi, which was obviously just stirring from slumber. Its amazing how the red light district is just next to the shopping district. Its just like putting Geylang next to orchard. But then again, Shianbashi isnt like Geylang, here's a pic to prove it
So even though we were in a big group of guys and girls, I still had "looks" thrown my way by really well-made up Japanese chicks who were standing outside handing out flyers. The guys made a joke, daring each other to ask them "Sumimasen, Gakusei waribiki ga arimasu-ka" (Excuse me, do u have student discounts) haha. Then we decided to split up and walk alone through the street, and guess who they chose to go first? Well... it helps that I am not wearing a sharp salaryman suit so they dont accost me forcefully into their den when I ignore their... erm.... invitations. This reminds me so much of Nakasu back in Fukuoka. haha
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