This story is about my 4th Japan trip on November 20-29, 2025.

It's actually until 28, but my flight was at 00.05.

Yep, this year, I had two Japan trips.

I hope for more in the future.

For this trip, only my sister and mom included as usual. 

 

 

As you can see in the above picture, my flight was by All Nippon Airways.

I was so excited, because it was my second time flying with ANA.

 The 1st was in 2019.

ANA is the only plane I like for its bidet toilet.

Anyway, my I got 7.15 AM flight.

It was a bit delayed, for 8AM though for maintenance purposes. 

 I arrived in Tokyo Haneda around 18.00.

 

But the worst was not only it was delayed.

ANA was in terminal 2!

I need to purchase Shinkansen ticket in JR East Ticket Office at Terminal 3.

So we rode on the free shuttle bus to terminal 3 for around 15 minutes.

 And then, I quickly purchased Shinkansen ticket from Shinagawa to Shin-Osaka.

It was a quick journey...

 

I quickly took a picture, but I got only this.
 

We arrived at Shin-Osaka station around 22.00.

We were confused of how to exit in the Shin-Osaka station.

But finally, after asking the station staff, we could arrive in the Sarasa Hotel

(my second time in there) around 22.30.

There, I need to take a bath quickly, but noticed there wasn't any of my underwear!

After taking a bath, I searched again in my baggage, and finally found it.

It was a heart breaking moment, I finally found them!

After taking a bath, I fell asleep around 00.00.

 

 

 

 

 This was my happiest moment on this trip.

I went to Universal Studios Japan, the second time.

I have rode the Harry Potter and Forbidden Journey in 2019,

but it was scheduled for maintenance today. 

 So, the only ride I took was Spy x Family XR Ride!

 

First thing in the morning, I took a queue at Spy x Family XR Ride for 2,5 hours!

I feel so tired.

There was a photo session in the middle of queue-ing, 2,200 yen for 1 picture. 

But when it's finally my turn to go this ride,  

I feel very excited! 

 The XR Ride consists of the story when Anya and Loid need to bring a book

to the organization.

they ran away using school bus, drove by Franky.

In the middle of driving, the driver changed to Loid.

And this is the best ride ever.

We used VR goggles while riding a roller coaster.

When Loid took over the driving, it was very thrilling!

We go upside and down very quick.

 

The family picture we took at Spy x Family XR Ride before dying in the ride.
 

After riding XR Ride, we decided to eat lunch in the Mel's Burger.

It's not the best burger, but the portion was very big.

 My sister didn't finish her burger and brought back to the hotel.

I think after riding XR Ride, I didn't have any energy left to try any ride anymore.

 

 Actually, I wanted to go to the Kusuriya no Hitogoto place.

But we decided not to, because it's already too late.

Too bad though, I wanted to meet Maomao and Jinshi's cosplayer.

But we finally decided to go to Super Nintendo World instead.

The park will be closing at 19.00, so it was not very crowded.

We could stay at the Mario Bross park longer, but we decided not to.

We didn't like Nintendo World that much, and Donkey Kong was too boring for me.

 

 Finally, we decided to go home around 17.00 without seeing the Christmas musical.

We had watched the musical in 2019, so we thought it would be similar, with fireworks etc.

The three of us finally decided to leave USJ.

But we were strolling at LUCUA instead.

We thought the &chouette bag shop is still there, but it was not anymore.

After purchasing Cosme Decorte lipstick, we decided to go back to Shin-Osaka station.

There, we got the prize for using the shinkansen from Tokyo to Osaka free,

 The prize is Anya's standee, three because there are three of us.

Only need to fill in the form using Japanese a bit.

 

 

 

 It was Kyoto time.

We had two times going to Kyoto by shinkansen, because JR Pass was cheaper back then.

But now, the third time, we used Hankyu railways.

My sister wished to go to Arashiyama and so we go there.

It was a very tiring train rides, going to Shijo and Kyoto stations.

I was afraid we got lost.

But thankfully, we arrived safely in Arashiyama.

 

 Because it's already noon, the Miffy bakery store was already closed.

 The leaves in Arashiyama has turned red and yellow.

It was very beautiful.

Anyway, we decided to eat lunch first, at the cheapest store in Arashiyama.

 

Pork Cutlet Set only 1,200 yen.
 

 The restaurant was always full.

And surprisingly, I could finish all the food in the set.

Well, not surprising though, I already went quite far and tired.

 

After eating, we took a stroll a bit around Arashiyama, and decided to go back at 15.00.

Because we need to use a few trains, I was affraid to go back too late.

Instead, after going back to Umeda, we decided to try going to Tennoji mall for Cinnamoroll watch,

My sister likes Cinnamoroll.

And she got the last stock of the watch at Bic Camera in Tennoji,

 

It's the small one from the left side.
 

  After that, we went to Shin-Osaka and bought 551 Horai dimsum for dinner.

Surprisingly, it;s not as good as the queue.

I think there were many delicious dimsum store in Indonesia, and Horai 551 can't be compred.

After eating Horai 551 and taking a bath, it's a good night sleep. 

 

 

 

 

 That day is for strolling around Dotonbori.

First thing in the morning, we went back to Cinnamoroll Cafe at Namba.

 Truthfully, I didn't like the food so much.

It was just for my sister.

She likes cinnnamorll and will buy everything related.

 

It is green spaghetti.
 

 After that, we went to Dotonbori to take a picture and eat takoyaki.

I wanted to buy Legato Largo around Shinsaibashi, but decided not to

because it was a bit far and my mom didn't like the shape. 

 So, my sister went to another store near Shinsaibashi that have Soy x Family pop up market.

 

Because today is the last day in Osaka, we went back to hotel faster.

So the only thing we ate was from Yayoi-ken chain restaurant.

And bring back some Pokemon donuts from Mr. Donut.

 

 

 

 

 November 24, 2025

 

 This day, I had period and was not in my mood.

But we need to go to Tokyo by shinkansen.

After finally arriving at hotel, Akihabara Washington Hotel,

we decided to stoll around Akihabara (Radio Kaikan, Animate, etc.).

The most tiring day, because it was my period day and we need to buy souvenirs for my office.

I don't care much, but it was a tiring day.

We purchased form Donki and after that, went back to hotel quickly. 

 

 

 

 

 

This day, I felt a bit refreshed.

We went to Shibuya first, because there was Amavel clothes store

that my sister wanted to go.

Sadly, after going there, there was a light rain.

After Shibuya, we went to Harajuku for the ginkgo trees.

And it's very pretty already. 

 

It's too bad I forgot to go to Harry Potter store that recently opened.

But we didn't take too long at Harajuku, or Meiji Jingu,

We quickly went to Ikebukuro Sunshine City.

There, my sister bought a bag from Samantha Vega and I bought from &chouette.

After purchasing enough, we quickly went to Sweets Paradise Ikebukuro.

Because we already made reservation and it's already the day.

 

 There was a collab cafe with I don't know what.

So we only purchased a 80 minutes all you can eat sweets and two collab food & cocoa.

 

Actually this is my second time at Sweets Paradise.

Already went there in Shinjuku last March.

And they have very cute cakes, also delicious theme.

After eating cake, we decided to go back to the hotel, because tomorrow will be a hectic day. 

 

 

 

 November 26 is for Disneysea!

It was my third time at Disneysea.

I already rode Petter Pan and Rapunzel in Disnysea,

the only thing I didn't ride was Frozen.

And it was the best ride, supposedly.

 

So we went by 9.00 AM and DPA couldn't be paid.

Finally, I waited for almost 3 hours just to ride Frozen.

It was a beautiful and thrilling ride.

I think it is the best in Disneysea.

Because there was a time the boat back down and turning down.

It was very cool!

 

 

And then after Frozen, we rode the electrical railway.

I don't have any energy to ride something anymore.

So decided to went back to the hotel around 17.00.

It was a waste in the ticket though,

but almost all Disneysea's famous ride I've tried.

 

 

 For dinner, we ate at Saizeriya near Akihabara.

 

Of course, eating Japanese pudding after dinner is my favorite time.
 

 

 

 

 It's almost time to go home.

Today, the main city is Yokohama.

The three of us went using Keihin-Tohoku line from Akihabara station.

The first place we went is to Yokohama Chinatown.

We ate pao and drink boba there.

 

It is actually a bit far from the station.
 

After eating Japanese pudding, we decided to go to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse.

Only need to walk for 20 minutes.

After arriving at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, we purchased ticket for Christmas Market.

One person for 500 yen, can be cash.

 I thought it would be very big, but turned out it wasn't.

 

 I bought spare ribs and sausage set and it was very delicious.

But the price was very high, 1,800 yen!

 

 After giving out from another strolling because of light rain,

we decided to go back to Yokohama station.

My sister went to Spy x Family another pop up market at Yokohama Sogo Loft.

I don't know what price is there, but I think she spent more than 10,000 yen there.

 

 Near hotel, we ate dinner at Coco Ichibanya.

We chose mild curry and it was delicious.

After that, we went back to hotel to start packing for next day.

 

 

  

 

 

 Akihabara Washington Hotel is a such a weird hotel.

We could check out around 12.00 and it was very convenient for us.

Most of hotel did checn-out before 10.00. 

The flight form Haneda will be 00.05 the next day.

So we took a stroll around Tokyo Station merchandise store after lending on baggage.

We went there from 12.00 to 14.30.

And after that, we went back to hotel to pick out lugagge.

We then rode on the train to Shinagawa and Keikyuu Airport line.

Finally arrived in Haneda airport terminal 2 around 17.00.

 

Me and my sister went to terminal 3 by bus to eat Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki.

That was the second time we ate the okonomiyaki.

After eating, we went back to terminal 2, then waiting for the plane until 00.05 the next day.

 

 

 

 

 

 Overall, this is the not-hectic trip.

I already rode Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey in USJ, so it;s okay not to ride it again.

 And we had rode Peter Pan, Rapunzel, and finally completed with Frozen.

It's actaally a satisfying trip for those who haven't try the ride in USJ & Disneysea.

Anyways, I have booked another Japan trip for summer 2026.

But I don't know if I can fly again or not.

Because my waiver visa will be expired on the day I landing in Japan. 

 I don't know if I can fix it whatsoever.

But I really wanted to try June next year.

I hope I can go again.