Fuji Hakone

Hakone is a sanctuary for those Tokyoeans who are rushing everyday to get around the city... it has great scenery and great weather.So actually lots of old people do go there. Unlike Singaporeans, they only like to travel after they retire, when their kids are all grown up and they can afford the time... whereas Singaporeans keep dreaming of travelling when they start work. But I must really give it to them, climbing those slopes at age 70 and above, i don't see myself doing it next time... Which leads me this question, why do Japanese live longer? Why don't I see any obese Japanese?

Is it their diet? is it their super fast walking? or is it just the fact that they walk and climb their whole life? Well you need to do some really deep research to find out more...

If Singapore is a fine city, then Japan is a trained city... I have officially lost my way again in the Parthenons of Shinjuku and Ikebukoro.... These 2 stations should be protected as one of the world's wonders as one of the largest, most complicated and busiest. Slowly getting used to the train culture here... it's hard but I should get there someday...

It was raining in Fuji area today so I couldn't get to see Mt Fuji today but I would get my chance again... Hakone was great, it's really a getaway from the busy and bustling Tokyo... highly recommended....

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