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Christmas Lights in Nagoya Japan

Christmas Lights in Nagoya, Japan : Walking past Nagoya station we noticed herds of people waiting (camera in hand) for something in front of Nagoya station. Curious as we are, we move up the stairs to find out what’s going on. Right at that moment the whole station lights up with beautiful Christmas lights everywhere, hiding in trees, in flowers, in bears and on part of the skyscraping twin towers of the station. People don’t really celebrate Christmas in Japan (I mean it’s not even a day off!) but I’ve found more than enough Christmas lights all over Japan so far (even in Inuyama) to keep my Christmas spirit going.

Christmas Lights in Nagoya Japan

However, one thing Japan does do extremely well at Christmas time is illuminations! They may be more to do with winter than Christmas, but that hardly seems to matter. There is something so incredibly beautiful and Christmassy about walking through these elaborately lit parks and grottoes full of sparkling trees and fantastical glittering constructions.

This year I’ve only managed to visit two sets of illuminations, each very different from the other. This year’s Nagoya illuminations are located outside the huge JR station building and can be reached by taking the escalator to the second floor and walking out to the balcony overlooking the street. This display is definitely a child-oriented affair. The walkway is lined with tree shapes covered in lovely blueish-white lights. The effect is like walking down a sparkling snowy avenue minus the snow.

Getting There:

Nagoya is just under 2.5 hours from Hiroshima by shinkansen and costs around 14,030 yen for a reserved seat. Alternatively, several night buses go from Hiroshima to Nagoya. The night bus takes around 8.5 hours and costs 8,400 yen.

To get to the Nagoya Winter Illuminations: From the Kintetsu or JR line stops, enter the JR Station building. Head for the gold clock in the centre of the building and take one of the escalators behind it to the next floor. Walk straight out the doors and you’re there.

To get to Nabana no sato: From Nagoya, take the JR or Kintetsu Line to Kuwana station. Exit the train station and go to the bus station. The bus timetable for Nabana no sato is located next to the ticket office. There are at least two buses an hour. The last bus from Nabana no sato back to Kuwana leaves at around 9:20 p.m.

Roxuai @ Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Kuta Bali

The concept of the restaurant, besides the shrimp of coz, the movie forest gump itself! They even show the movie at the restaurant. The first thing you see when you past it is a big cabinet giving you displays of the food, of course the food isnt real its plastic, but they give you a display of some of the food you get so you know what you are eating which is a good idea. Plus you also see the big shrimps at the front on both sides of the entrance. When you walk in its like a tour you go through these little like walk ways with all information about the movie called Forest Gump which that is why the restaurant is named after the movie, so it gives you some infomation that maybe you never new before.

There's a 4 types of food that made with shrimp which is, fried shrimp ( like tempura ? ;p ), popcorn shrimp, shrimp in skewers, and shrimp ball. This dish served with french fries, coleslaw, and 3 types of sauce which is tartar sauce, mayonnaise and the sour sweet sauce ( I'm not sure what sauce is that ;p ). The four of it was taste nice and fresh. But what i like the most is the shrimp ball. Crispy outside, but moist and savory inside. Yum! Besides their great and large portion of food, they also shares a very unique ordering system. As seen in the picture, when we want to order, we just lift the plate into red with the signage "Run Forrest Run", and the waitress will come to you to take your order. Very efficient we might say :).

Fantastic atmosphere staff have energy enthusiasm and great sense of humours. good food a little expensive in bali terms. but... so enjoyed it that it's well worth the extra $$$!!! If you don't enjoy having a joke or fun don't bother if you like fun new experience it's a must do once at least. Had a good experience with their service and food earlier at The Curve, so we decided to have our lunch there. It's located outside of the Sunway Pyramid main entrance, so you will need to make your way out the shopping mall and it is on the left side as you exit. You will never miss it.

Favorite Dish:

I love seafood especially the Shrimp New Orleans,so in other worlds i like the prawn dishes but here is some of the menu for you:

Did you know?

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. also provided entertainment for kids and adults alike. They had the catch the mascot game and also trivia about the movie. So for those of you Die Hard Forrest Gump fans, brush up your skills and take this ultimate challange!

Address :

Bubba Gump Restaurant & Market
Jalan Kartika Plaza No.8X,
Komplek Pertokoan Kuta Centre, Blok A1 No. 1
Kuta, Bali 80361, Indonesia
+62 361 754028

Bubba Gump Shrimp : Bali

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Kuta Bali

Bubba Gump Shrimp : Kuta Bali

Roxuai : Beautiful Sunset at Kuta Beach

Kuta Beach has added value as a place to see the sunset. Each day, the beach is always crowded by foreign and domestic tourists. Sunset in Kuta Beach, Bali Almost every corner of Kuta filled with travelers. White sand stretch of Kuta is a "giant carpet" for tourists lie down and enjoy the atmosphere of Kuta. Many of the activities you can do at this beach. You can do surfing, sunbathing, or just chatting. Well, at noon foreign tourists vying to blacken the bodies in the court of Kuta Beach. If you want, you can walk along the beach and watched the surfers in action.

The sunset in Kuta is most breathtaking. On the south, the beach is fenced by the airport's runway, which gives the visitors a breathtaking landing experience. Kuta Beach bustles with tourists' vendors and locals. It's the most popular beach in Bali and the island's number one party zone. The beach stretches as far north as the eyes can see. As short walk away north, the waves will invite to surfing. Rapid development and an influx of visitors haven't kept the surfers away and Kuta still remains one of Bali's best surfing beaches and a great place to enjoy a beach lifestyle.

Beautiful Sunset at Kuta Beach

Beautiful Sunset at Kuta Beac

Roxuai : The Luna2 Private Hotel Seminyak Bali

Contemporary Luna2 private beachfront Hotel located in the heart of fashionable Seminyak – Bali - Indonesia, between the Oberol Hotel and the Sofitel, and just 20 minutes drive form Bali’s Denpasar Aiprort. I love the view hotels from the backyard, it reminds me of a surrealist landscape.

The Luna2 Private Hotel Seminyak Bali

Luna2 private hotel is situated on prime beachfront, in the heart of fashionable Seminyak. A short stroll along the beach, towards the north or the south, leads you to a feast of popular hotels, restaurants and bars.
Just 20 minutes’ drive to Bali’s International Airport.

Luna2 mansion was designed by American architects David Wahl with interiors by owner and interior designer Melanie Hall.. Architecture Luna2 a private hotel is reminiscent of modernism in Europe and the United States. It is an architectural style that would be expected on South Beach in Miami, as the Seminyak Beach in Bali. Building taken out of the modernist style of the classical period and the location and the new environment, pushing in the future. While surprising at first, the building is now a pleasant surprise for residents and tourists, past the design limits of the traditional construction of mandatory standards. Luna2 private hotel combines local and imported materials according to their quality and commitment to the vision of design. The interior is imported Italian tile terrazzo chip factory with metallic silver, and is more durable, nonporous and more sophisticated than terrazzo paid locally.