Vikingess Voyages

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Bon Odori Midsummer Festival in Ebisu (恵比寿駅前盆踊り)

Anette 12:33:00 AM

The rainy season has come to an end here in Japan, and it is finally time for summer (although as a Norwegian in Tokyo it has already been what I would describe as summer temperatures for the last 4 months already). This time of the year you can find a number of places arranging so-called Bon festival...

Friday, July 22, 2016

Tokyo

Pokemon Go is up in Japan! ..aaand down again

Anette 7:30:00 PM

And the moment we have waited for is finally here: Pokemon GO has been launched in Japan. I have been trying to suppress my old passion for gaming, which was very strong from elementary and all the way up to high school, but my inner gaming nerd could not resist the temptation of downloading Pokemon...

Monday, July 18, 2016

Random

Delayed, rebooked or cancelled flight? How to easily get compensation from the airline

Anette 10:28:00 PM

If you're a frequent traveler you probably know how it is like to suddenly be stuck in the middle of nowhere after some unforeseen issues with your flight. That happened to me as recent as in May; after a short visit to Norway me and my husband were taking a plane back from Bergen to Tokyo with a short...

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Tokyo

Tokyo: The Ultimate Secret Karaoke Place in Shibuya: Rainbow Karaoke

Anette 11:17:00 PM

There are endless opportunities if you want to sing karaoke in Tokyo; you can find everything from that shady place in the back alley to those intensely glowing neon-lit places where you dress up as your favorite manga character while singing. In this post, I will, however,...

Sunday, July 10, 2016

Yokohama

Yokohama World Porters: Norwegian Skolebolle in Cafe Be LL Be

Anette 5:28:00 PM

As a Norwegian living abroad I tend to get slightly patriotic about finding Norwegian stuff in the stores here in Japan, simply because Norway is a country most people here only associate with salmon and cold weather. It also seems that Norway doesn't do that much to increase its "brand awareness"...

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Wine

How to Make your own Japanese Plum Wine - Umeshu (梅酒)

Anette 10:15:00 PM

It is the beginning of July and we have just had the big season for plum wine (umeshu - 梅酒) making here in Japan. If you like the taste of plum wine you can even try to make your own, as starter kits are available in almost any of the bigger grocery stores here. It is actually quite easy to make your...

Monday, July 4, 2016

Shizuoka Prefecture

Sightseeing in Shizuoka: Fuji Safari Park

Anette 8:00:00 AM

A giraffe in front of Mt. Fuji (taken from Fuji Safari Park's homepage) For people wanting to see the sacred Mt. Fuji while in Japan it is possible to combine the trip with other activities in the vicinity, and a visit to Fuji Safari Park might be an enjoyable option for both young and old travelers....

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A modern-day shield-maiden who loves to explore the unbeaten paths of the world. From her base in Tokyo, Anette takes on both rural and urban challenges, and on her path, she has overcome anything from natural wilderness and cultural barriers to commuting in overcrowded Tokyo trains.

Life is too short to be stuck on one page, and this mindset reflects the diversity of Anette’s blog.
Besides being a career woman she is also a globetrotter, with 39 countries and counting.
No challenge too big, no adventure too small!

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