A Tribute to Nelson Mandela: A National Hero of South Africa and the World

On the 5th of December 2013, the world lost a hero, a hero who fights against the racism and apartheid. Yes that hero is Nelson Mandela or fondly known as Madiba in South Africa. When he was still alive in the month of July, I have managed to visit his official house at Soweto. Officially known as Nelson Mandela National Museum, Mandela's House is also located nearby to the residence of Archbishop Desmond Tutu.At that time, Madiba has just celebrated...

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The 17th Century Nihonbashi District

Nihonbashi (日本橋) literally mean Japan Bridge, is one of famous business/financial districts in Tokyo. Historically, Tokyo in Japan grew up around the bridge which has linked two sides of the Nihonbashi River at this site since the 17th century. The first wooden bridge was completed in the year 1603, and the current bridge which was made of stone dated from 1911. The district covers a huge area to the north and east of the bridge, reaching Akihabara...

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Tokyo Station @ Marunouchi Frontage

Since 2007, the Tokyo Station at the Marunouchi and Yaesu exit has been closed. At that time, I thought that those red brick structure was closed for restoration and to be turned into a museum. However, as I have heard about the news from facebook that the Marunouchi Frontage has been reopened back in October 2012 after 5 years of extensive renovation, I got rejoiced and have been looking forward to visit Tokyo Station or you would say stop and got...

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Gundam Front Tokyo at Odaiba

As promise, this is a continuation of the 'Gundam Series' post after the 'Gundam RX-78-2 Revisited'. The Gundam Front Tokyo which was officially opened in the month of April 2012 situated at the Diver City, Odaiba, Tokyo. Basically, Gundam Front is a museum all about Gundam after 30 years since its inception. An entrance ticket will cost  1000 yen if you purchase in advance and will cost 1200 yen if you purchase at the gate. Elementary...

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