- Universal Studios Japan -- Similar to Disney, USJ is a theme park, but instead of Mickey and Co. USJ is the home of Sesame Street, Snoopy, Hello Kitty, Dreamworks and more. I would love to go during Christmas or Valentine's Day and see the park all decked out.
Tokyo Disney Sea -- This summer I went to Tokyo Disney and had a really good time. Although I've been to theme parks in the states, Disney in Japan is somehow still very Japanese. It's quite an experience. I've heard that Disney Sea is more suited for adults so I'd like to try to go.Visit the temples in Kyoto again, especially Arashiyama -- I live so close, why not! I now have a temple book, which I can get stamped and marked with calligraphy at any temple that I visit. I would really like to revisit some of the famous temples and have it signed.Go to Moku Moku (the local hot spring) at least once more.- Go to Nagano and see the Monkey Onsen -- I've been meaning to do this one for a long time. Winter seems like the best time to see Monkeys in hot water, so I hope to go soon!
- Go to an Opera -- This one might prove trickier, but I will succeed eventually! If it takes me 20 years, I WILL see an opera in Japan!
Eat at the two restaurants closest to my apartment -- There are two semi-expensive looking Japanese restaurants within a 10 minute walk of my house. Somehow I have gone two years without visiting either of them once. This is silly. Before I leave, I promise I will go.- Hokkaido -- I don't know if I will end up fulfilling this one, but I would really like to visit Japan's most northern island, Hokkaido. Climate-wise and culturally it seems very unique.
- Okinawa -- I also would like to visit Okinawa, the southern island. I am pretty sure this won't happen before April, but someday. I have heard the climate reminds many people of Hawaii. American stores and brands are also more common here. Also, some of the longest living people in history have lived in Okinawa! They must be doing something right.
That being said, I have a lot of great things planned in the next month or so. I am excited to enjoy a Christmas in Koka and New Year's in Korea!! I will be staying with my friend Belinda in Seoul from December 26 - January 3. I am really looking forward to experiencing Korea and to seeing Belinda. It's going to be very nice to have two weeks off to relax.
If you can think of anything else I should add to my "bucket list" let me know! I am going to take advantage of my time to do as much as possible, so the more the better!
If you can think of anything else I should add to my "bucket list" let me know! I am going to take advantage of my time to do as much as possible, so the more the better!
