Last April, I had the chance to visit Toei Studio Park in Kyoto, and it turned out to be a fun mix of action, nostalgia, and quirky attractions. The park offers a glimpse into Japan’s cinematic world, but instead of diving into samurai dramas or superhero shows, I focused on the ninja-themed activities—and they didn’t disappoint. The ninja show was packed with thrilling stunts and acrobatics, making it a blast to watch. After the show, my son got to try at throwing ninja stars (shuriken). I won’t lie—hitting the targets wasn’t as easy as the actors made it look, but it was a fun way to test his inner ninja…

In July of last year, I had the chance to visit the Gundam Factory in Yokohama, and it felt like stepping into the world of giant robots. It was something I’ve been wanting to see for a very long time. But covid postponed my plans for 3 long years. The star of the show was the 18-meter RX-78-2 Gundam, fully functional and capable of limited movement. Watching it raise its arms and shift its head was surreal—it was as if one of the most iconic mecha from anime had come to life right in front of us. Knowing the factory would only be around for a short time made the…

My April 2023 trip also lead me to Awaji Island led me straight into the jaws of Shin Godzilla—literally. As part of the island’s Nijigen-no-Mori park, the Godzilla zipline experience has a unique charm that combines adventure with nostalgia. Walking up to the enormous replica of Shin Godzilla was surreal. Its sheer size against the tranquil island backdrop was impressive, and I couldn’t help but pause to take it all in before gearing up for the zipline. The zipline itself was exhilarating. Flying through the air, heading directly toward Godzilla’s mouth, is as strange as it sounds, but there’s something oddly satisfying about it. The sensation of speeding toward a…

It was my first time in Kyoto in April 2023. People who know me well knew I was leaving Hong Kong for good at the end of the 2023 to move to a location that wasn’t in Asia. So it was practically the last chance (or so I thought) for me to visit Japan for a long while. My son also has a thing for Japan & Japanese culture, so I took him along for this journey. Kyoto has in many ways retained its tradition unlike other large cities in Japan like Tokyo & Osaka. It holds an immensely important place in Japanese history, as it was the imperial capital…