Thrifting, Cafes & Karaoke In Shimokitazawa, Tokyo! | Solo Travel Japan Vlog

Welcome back to Tokyo's hipster town of Shimokitazawa!

After visiting this super trendy area of Tokyo - known for thrift stores and great cafes - in season two of #hijessicaanneinjapan, I 100% couldn't resist coming back again. 

But this time, I brought Sammie (IG: @twinbuns) and Jemma (IG: @jemma_mae_) along with me for an amazing day out vintage shopping, arcade hopping and singing our little lungs out at karaoke! 

And as much as I'm a tried and true fan of solo travelling, there are just some activities in Japan that are much more fun with friends - and this day was a LOT of fun! 

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My First Visit To Shimokitazawa (My Most Popular Vlog!) // https://youtu.be/gpdoqYB258c
Sammie // https://www.youtube.com/user/SammieSp... 

Jemma // https://www.youtube.com/user/Jemminem 

Chabuton (they have vegan options!) // http://bit.ly/2YfbthY 

Trefac Style // http://bit.ly/2KErlrs 

Lemonade by Lemonica // http://bit.ly/2IPr4zT 

Las Vegas Arcade // http://bit.ly/31Ulm7b 

On The Way Coffee&Cupcake // http://bit.ly/2X1FWyD 

Chicago Vintage // http://bit.ly/2IK5gp0 

Karaoke Mac // http://bit.ly/2KCZpEh 

Curry House CoCo Ichibanya // http://bit.ly/2Ykmhf6

5 Shops I ALWAYS Go To In Harajuku & Takeshita Street! | Solo Japan Vlog

Whenever I go to Tokyo, I always ensure I make a stop in the fashion mecca of Harajuku!

Famous for everything kawaii and colourful, it's 100% a must-visit shopping destination, and I wanted to share some of my favourite fashion and beauty stores in the area with you!

Just make sure you go during the week before school's out for the day - trust me that the crowds will be too big to brave on a weekend!!

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WEGO // http://bit.ly/2ZuSqAs
WC // http://bit.ly/2Fm2IeF
Stylenanda // http://bit.ly/2WR18Y3
Laline // http://bit.ly/2IUXOGG
Ainz Tulpe // http://bit.ly/2Fg2ndB
Heiroku Sushi // http://bit.ly/2Y28KZa

My Tokyo Airbnb Apartment Tour! 🏡 | Solo Travel Japan Vlog

Welcome to one of the most gorgeous Airbnb apartments in Tokyo!

In this week's #hijessicaanneinjapan vlog, come along as I travel from Osaka to my new home base in Tokyo - a stunning, Japanese inn-style apartment in the business district of Akasaka. 

If you're currently looking for accomodation for your Tokyo trip, I definitely give props to this place - it's beautiful, central and super spacious. Watch to see the tour! 

And if you like ramen, stay tuned to the end for a unique and absolutely delicious take on the standard dish that you may not have experienced before. Apologies in advance if you get hungry 😜

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My Akasaka Airbnb Apartment // http://bit.ly/2ZgVgsX
Sign up for Airbnb & Get A$55 To Spend On Your First Trip! // https://bit.ly/2LfbpZO
Ganso Mentai Nikomi Tsukemen // http://bit.ly/2WYczl9

A Day Trip To Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Shrine! ⛩️ | Solo Travel Japan Vlog

After 5 trips to Japan, this was actually my very first time visiting Kyoto's magnificent Fushimi Inari Shrine!

I always imagined the hike through the thousands of the iconic red gates would be too crowded to be worthwhile, but I managed to skip past the crowds and enjoy a relaxing and peaceful morning climbing to the summit of Mount Inari!

If you have a half-day in Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is definitely a must-visit; the views from the mountain are spectacular, and if you arrive at the shrine early enough, you'll easily get a chance to get that famous Memoirs Of A Geisha photo opp (without ANY people in the background!).

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A Rainy Day At Osaka Castle + Trendy Orange Street 🏯🍊 | Solo Travel Japan Vlog

In today's vlog, we're out and about in Osaka!

Come along with me to the city's number one place to see - the gorgeous Osaka Castle, of course! I also spend a relaxing, rainy afternoon exploring Osaka's top street-style shopping spot, Tachibana-dori (otherwise known as Orange Street).

And if you're a fan of cheesecake... lemme tell you, you need to hang around to the end of the video 🤤

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HOOD by Vargas // http://bit.ly/30PK7AT
Osaka Castle // http://bit.ly/30TWtIq
Orange Street (Tachibana-dori) // http://bit.ly/2VTtS24
BIOTOP Osaka // http://bit.ly/2MfarkQ
Rikuro's Cheese Cake Shop // http://bit.ly/2YWcqvH
Gyukaku Japanese BBQ // http://bit.ly/2WsWS4T