Mt. Fuji Part 2 – Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park

A shot of the Eeijyanaika rollar coaster track at twilight

When was my last trip to an amusement park? Probably more than two or three years ago, I guess. Truthfully speaking, amusement parks are ideal for dating or for bringing kids, but not a great place for loners. Can you imagine riding a rollercoaster all by yourself?

Well, not me.

However, if I’m spending good money for room at a hotel resort next to a major theme park, and the concert ticket offers free access to the park, hey, why not indulge in a little bit of childhood fantasy?

Samba Parade – Taiwan Style

Guy wearing a zebra mask saluting the crowd

Many people have seen photos or footages of the world-famous Brazil Carnival. However, not many realize that Taiwan has a similar bright-color-and-flashy carnival of its own. Well, at least I didn’t.

Mt. Fuji Part I – Fuji-Q Highland Resort Hotel and Surrounding Areas

Skyliner - the express train to get to Tokyo's Shinjuku - at about 1800 Yen

Before I start, I have to confess that I’m no fan of Mt. Fuji and not a hiking enthusiast. Therefore, Mt. Fuji is definitely one of the top destinations on any Japan trips (in fact, I know several Japanese friends who had never visited the mountain).

Now, so what was I doing there? The answer: I was there for a concert. Again, it’s no ordinary concert; the special event commemorates the tenth anniversary of Lantis Records – a record company specializing in anime songs and voice actors. The company is known for releasing records of anime song big names like JAM Project, the band known for its Super Robo genre songs.

Japan Trip – Overview

A view of Mt. Fuji in the morning

It’s been a little while since the last post, and some of you readers may be wondering where I’ve been. Well, here are some of the amazing shots I’ve managed to capture during my 10-day stay in Japan.

This is the longest stay I’ve enjoyed (10 days) in the beautiful island nation (not to mention the killing exchange rate that crushed the living daylights out of my purse). The trip included 4 days in the Mount Fuji area and 6 days in Tokyo, as well as a day trip to Yokohama.

New Gadget: Acer Aspire One 1410

The Acer Aspire - crimson red version

I guess there is something new and catchy about this new wave of netbook products – first started by local Taiwanese
companies (the Eee-PC from Asus, to be exact). Not only are they cheaper than the ‘standard’ laptops, the netbooks
are also a LOT easier to carry around with you.

For me, there was several reasons to replace my previous 12-inch notebook Compaq Evo (anybody remember that machine?).