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Fort Cornwallis Review, Georgetown, Penang

This post is a Fort Cornwallis review.

Fort Cornwallis is an 18th century British fort on the north-east coast of the historic city of Georgetown in Penang, Malaysia.

This Fort Cornwallis review also contains costs, directions, pictures and other useful information.

Featured Image: View of the clocktower from inside Fort Cornwallis.

I passed by a number of places that I thought looked interesting during my walk looking at the street art of Georgetown and by the time I got to Fort Cornwallis I decided that I should probably actually look inside one of them.

Cost(s): 20MYR for foreigner adults. Less for everyone else.

Address: Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Fort Cornwallis Review

Actually, I’m not really sure what compelled me to go into Fort Cornwallis. I had passed a number of museums that looked more interesting to me and would have been air-conditioned.

The best thing about it (in my mind) was the view overlooking the ocean.

A decent view overlooking the water.

Other “highlights” included the clocktower (featured picture), which actually has a slight lean to it due to bombing around it, and the lighthouse.

You cant actually go into any of these. You just get to look at them from a distance.

The lighthouse.

The other attraction inside Fort Cornwallis was the museum artefacts but they were very dismal. One of the rooms just had a couple of old bricks. There was signs saying it was being upgraded.

All in all I was not impressed with Fort Cornwallis. Not worth the 20MYR as far as I am concerned. Maybe I should have arrived in time for the free tour guide, but than again, I don’t like tours.

How to Get to Fort Cornwallis in Georgetown

I just walked there from my accommodation in Little India.

The free CAT bus will take you pretty close to it.

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The Street Art of Georgetown, Penang

This post is a collection of pictures I took featuring the street art of Georgetown.

Georgetown is the capital city of the island state of Penang (Malaysia).

The reason I went to Georgetown in the first place was to take a Jin Shin Jyutsu course.

I was staying in Little India and while walking about I noticed some street art. Then I noticed more, and more, and more.

There’s lots of it, and some of it I found really amazing, so I decided to do a full post about it.

And just so you know, I’m not much of a photographer and all I use is my phone to take pictures.

Featured Image: One of my favorite pieces.

The Street Art of Georgetown

There was a good variety of different styles in the street art of Georgetown.

Some are larger murals.

And others not so big, but impressive none the less.

Most of them blended perfectly into the urban environment, and sometimes even made use of it.

There was one street that seemed to be focused on cats.

And are many that are informational and sculptured from wire.

A few were interactive.

These guys were trying for a while to touch the art. They kept falling. It was pretty humorous.

You can sit on the motorbike.

And of course there is some classic graph art.

There were many more. These are just the ones I took pictures of.

Have you explored the street art of Georgetown? Which was your favorite piece?

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Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Help Course Review

This post is a Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Help course review.

A couple of months ago, just for something to do, I attended a Javanese Healing Massage Course. I’ve always had an interest in traditional healing methods but never really got around to learning about them. I guess the Javanese healing course inspired me to get onto it.

After Java I went to Perth for my cousins wedding and got talking to one of my mums friends. I told her about the Javanese healing course and my possible intention to learn more about Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shiatsu, and alike. She told me about Jin Shin Jyutsu (JSJ) and I thought it sounded like something I would be interested in so she referred me to Maria whom is a Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner in Perth.

A couple of weeks later I went to see Maria and she gave me a JSJ session. It was amazing. Simply by placing her hands on various spots (Saftey Energy Locks) on my body she harmonized the various energy flows. I could actually feel it working, and it took pretty much no effort/concentration on her behalf. We chatted while she was doing it.

After the session I expressed my interest in learning the art. I mentioned to her that I was going to Malaysia for a while and she told me that they where actually holding a few one day “self help” courses there for the first time in a couple of weeks.

At the time I wanted to attend the course was in Penang so I went over there (from Kota Kinabalu) for the weekend. I was not disappointed.

Featured Image: Maria guiding us through a self help flow.

Cost(s): 5MYR for the course photocopies + donation. I gave 45MYR. The course value (in my mind) was worth much more, but thats all the cash I had.

Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Help Course Review

A couple of days before the course I bought the recommended “beginners” book The Touch of Healing and gave it a quick read. I found that the course pretty much covered everything in the book (and then some), so if you are unable to attend a course then getting the book is you next best step. Actually, I highly recommend the book even if you do take a course. It makes for a good reference.

The Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Help course went for 6 hours with a 30 minute lunch break. The morning was somewhat dedicated to general principles and theory, and the afternoon was more practical – although both “sessions” had both practical and theory. It was a good balance.

Maria was a very good instructor. Flexible and very knowledgeable. If you are ever in Perth I recommend doing a session with her.

Foundational Theory

I’m not going to go into details about JSJ. It’s far too much information for a blog post. Instead, I’ll just list the subjects I learned about during the course.

Introduction and history.Breathing.Safety Energy Locks (with some “quick fixes”) along the way. Also touched on five elements theory.Organ flows and depths.Attitudes and fingers (including mudras).Practical

Maria guided us through the follow self help routines which she recommended for daily “maintenance”. She also demonstrate how to apply these routines onto other people.

Main central harmoniser.Supervisor harmoniser.Spleen flow.Stomach flow.Bladder flow.JSJ for First Aid.

Maria demonstrating how the self help flows can be applied to others.

Conclusion

As you can see we covered quite a lot in 6 hours. Even so, I did not feel overwhelmed with information. Having read the book first definitely helped and the course content kind of just expanded upon what was covered in the book. Having a live instructor was great for clarifying some things, learning some extra tid-bits, and especially good for the practical use of the art.

In any case, I wanted to take the one day course to see if Jin Shin Jyutsu was something I would want to practice more, and it definitely is.

I will seek out a 5 day course. Probably in South America when I go there in Feburary. There’s no 5 day course in Malaysia until August 2017, but if I haven’t done one by then I could time a trip back to attend it.

Actually, I’m so convinced by the usefulness of JSJ I have included it in the Survival Fitness Plan Healing Methods. It replaces TCM and some other Eastern healing methods I originally had in there. Not only is it very effective, it is much simpler, flexible, and “total” in practice than any other healing art I have come across.

To learn more about Jin Shin Jyutsu visit Jsjinc.net.

You can also check out the Australian and Malaysian JSJ facebook pages.

Facebook.com/JSJAustralia

Facebook.com/JSJMalaysia

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Prevention and Treatment of Dehydration

This posts discusses the prevention and treatment of dehydration. Dehydration occurs when the body loses too much fluid, mostly water. Left unchecked it can be life-threatening.

Featured Image: Hiking in the heat is a common cause of dehydration.

I spend most of my time in tropical countries, and when I explore I love to walk. Even when it is stupid hot I prefer to walk. Thankfully, I have never been dehydrated to a dangerous level (except once in the army). It’s because I follow these guidelines on the prevention and treatment of dehydration.

Note: The information in this post has been sourced from Sam Fury’s book Wilderness and Travel Medicine.

Causes of Dehydration for Travelers

The two most common causes of dehydration for travelers are:

Not drinking enough water when it is hot and/or before/during/after physical exertion.Not re-hydrating after being ill, e.g., travelers diarrhoea.Symptoms of Dehydration

There are three stages to dehydration.

Mild Dehydration

Occurs when 2% of a person’s water content is lost.

Anxiety.Darker urine.Decreased work efficiency.Loss of appetite.Increased rate of pulse and/or respiration.Moderate Dehydration

Occurs when 4% of a person’s water content is lost.

As well as the symptoms of mild dehydration, the patient will also experience:

Decreased blood pressure.Dizziness.Fatigue.Mood swings.Nausea.Vomiting.Severe Dehydration

Occurs when 6% of a person’s water content is lost.

As well as the symptoms of mild and moderate dehydration, the patient will also experience:

Loss of coordination.Decreased skin turgor (when the skin is pulled up for a few seconds and does not return to its original state).Incoherence.Minimal or no urine output.Further decline of vitals.Prevention and Treatment of Dehydration

Like most things in life, the earlier you take action to fix the problem the easier it will be.

A general rule I use is if my pee is not clear I drink a glass or two of water, and if I start to get a headache, I drink three or four.

For more extreme cases you need to use a re-hydration plan.

Re-hydration Plan

Get your hands on some oral re-hydration solution. This can be bought commercially or made by combining 6 teaspoons sugar, 0.5 teaspoon salt and 1 liter of drinkable water.

Every 24 hours intake between 50 to 200ml of the solution for every kg of body-weight. As an example, if you weight 100kg, you should drink between 5 and 20 litres of the oral re-hydration solution every 24 hours.

Do not take more than 1 litre of liquid per hour. It is more than the stomach can absorb.

If you are helping a de-hydrated person and they are so far gone that they are unable to swallow then an IV is needed. Get to a hospital!

Discover more about keeping healthy while traveling with Sam Fury’s book Wilderness and Travel Medicine.

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16 Ways to Use a Sarong While Traveling

Discover 16 ways to use a sarong while traveling.

I don’t think that it is any secret that sarongs are an awesome bit of travel kit. They are light-weight, compact, and extremely versatile.

Personally, I have had my ums and ahhs about traveling with a sarong. Much like baby-powder the sarong has come and gone in my pack a few times during my years of travel, but just over the past six months I have come to realise it is definitely a keeper.

I use my sarong pretty much everyday without fail, even when not traveling. I even keep it in my day-pack so it is always on hand when I need it.

16 Ways to Use a Sarong While Traveling

These are not all the ways you could use a sarong while traveling. Over a couple of months I just noted down all the different ways I used my sarong, except for the last four items. The last four are things I would use the sarong for if needed, but haven’t actually done so.

1. Bedding

This first thing on this list of ways to use a sarong whilst traveling is actually a few things in one. A sarong can be a bed-sheet in a hostel that’s not up to your standards, a blanket on the bus, a pillow on the plane, etc..

2. Carry Stuff

Use your sarong to carry stuff. Just wrap stuff up in it and away you go. Also, it’s environmentally friendly, i.e., reusable and not plastic.

You could also use it as a papoose and carry a baby in it. I’ve never done this personally but I see locals doing this all the time in Asia and Latin America.

3. Cleaning Cloth

It might ruin your sarong when used for anything major but for little water spills I don’t mind.

4. Emergency Clothing

Handy for temples, or if something happens to the clothes I’m wearing, e.g., my pants get ripped. It can cover your bottom or top.

5. Face Cover

Good for the cold and/or when riding a motorcycle. It keeps the bugs out of your face!. This is also handy for those times you want go into ninja mode

Preventing and Treating Travelers Diarrhoea

This post discusses preventing and treating travelers diarrhoea.

It also talks about the symptoms of travelers diarrhoea, preventing travelers diarrhoea, re-hydration plans, BRAT foods, antibiotics, what to do if it is more serious then travelers diarrhoea, symptoms of dysentery, treatment of dysentery, and natural remedies for diarrhoea and dysentery.

To me there is nothing worse than having to go to the bathroom when you are stuck on a bus (or train, boat, plane, etc.) In fact, avoiding this is a big factor when I plan my travel. I almost never go on a journey from more than a few hours if I think there won’t be a bathroom on board, and when I know I am going on a journey for more than an hour I will purposely eat and drink less. I also do my best to pick my journey times so that it will not clash with those times my body is used to going to the bathroom.

Featured Image: The toilet is your best friend when you have travelers diarrhoea.

All these prevention acts work fine under when I’m feeling healthy but what happens when the dreaded travelers diarrhoea (or worse) kicks in? It’s happened to me quite a few times and its enough to make me not want to leave the safety of my accommodation with a bathroom not more than a few steps away.

Note: The information in this post has been sourced from Sam Fury’s book Wilderness and Travel Medicine.

What is Travelers Diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea is when you get frequent, loose, watery stool.

Traveler’s diarrhoea is the onset of diarrhoea caused by unsanitary food and/or water. It usually last between a few days to a week. In most cases it passes without further complications.

Symptoms of Travelers Diarrhoea

Not all of these symptoms need be present.

Bloating.Gas.General weakness and discomfort.Loss of appetite.Nausea.Stomach cramps.Sudden diarrhoea.Vomiting.Preventing and Treating Travelers DiarrhoeaPreventing Travelers Diarrhoea

As always, prevention is the best cure.

Avoid milk.Clean and/or peel fruits and vegetables.Cook food properly.Disinfect water.Practice good hygiene.Treating Travelers Diarrhoea

Most cases of diarrhoea will resolve itself in 24 hours if you restrict the patient to nothing but easily digested foods, i.e., applesauce, bananas, crackers, noodles, potatoes, rice, soups and toast.

Unfortunately, traveler’s diarrhoea can last up to a week.

Treat the cause if possible. As an example, I got sick in India. I stopped eating street food and I got better.

It is best to just let diarrhoea pass, but if you need to slow the symptoms (such as if you have to catch a plane or bus), these medications can help:

Anti-fever medication: This is not usually needed for travelers diarrhoea.

Antisecretory: Pepto-Bismal every hour, max 20/day.

Loperamide: Imodium, 4mg initial dose then 2 mg every 4 hours, max 16 mg/day.

It is important to monitor and treat yourself for dehydration. Even better than that is to pre-empt the possibility of dehydration and put yourself on a re-hydration plan as soon as you get sick.

Re-hydration Plan

Oral re-hydration solutions are available commercially or can be easily made by combining 6 teaspoons sugar, 0.5 teaspoon salt and 1 liter of drinkable water.

Intake 50 to 200 ml/kg/24 hours (the stomach can only absorb 1 liter of liquid per hour).

BRAT Foods

When you feel good enough to eat again start with Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast or crackers (plain) before moving up to solid foods.

Antibiotics

In severe cases you can take antibiotics. I highly suggest seeing a doctor first. If for some reason that is not possible then you can take Ciprofloxacin. 500 mg every 12 hours for 3 to 7 days.

More Serious than Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea in many cases is just diarrhoea, but sometimes it is the sign of something more serious, e.g., appendicitis, cholera, colitis, intestinal bleeding, liver dysfunction.

If you encounter any of the following symptoms you should seek advanced medical care. Do not take antimotility agents, e.g., loperamide (Imodium).

Black or grey-white stool.Blood or mucus in the stool. May be dysentery.Diarrhoea lasting more than 7 days.Diarrhoea violent for more than 24 hours.Fever equal to or greater than 38 °C (101 °F).“Rice water” diarrhoea with fishy smell indicates Cholera.Severe vomiting.Major abdominal distension and pain.Moderate to severe dehydration.Dysentery

Dysentery is diarrhoea which contains blood. It may be caused by an infection (viral, bacterial or parasitic), ingestion of contaminated food or water, oral contact with contaminated objects or hands, poor hygiene etc.

Symptoms of DysenteryAbdominal pain.Diarrhoea.Feeling of incomplete defecation.Fever.Treatment for Dysentery

Seek advanced medical care!

Drink lots of boiled water.Do not give antimotility agents, e.g., loperamide (Imodium).Specific medications for dysentery depend on the type, i.e., amoebic or bacillary. The diagnosis of these is usually made in a lab with stool samples.If there is no advanced medical care available, and the dysentery does not self-resolve, a combination of an amoebicidal drug (to kill parasites) and an antibiotic (to treat bacterial infection) may help, e.g., ampicillin (antibiotic) 500 mg every 6 hours and metronidazole (systemic amoebicide) 750 mg 3 times a day for 5 to 10 days.Alternative/Natural Remedies for General Diarrhoea and DysenteryBrown rice water. Boil brown rice in double the amount of water with a pinch of salt. Strain and drink. the water.Tea every two to three hours: Chamomile (strong), garlic and honey, peppermint, plantain seeds, tannin (strong for dysentery, will taste terrible), ginger tea will decrease any abdominal cramps.For Severe Cases When Nothing Else is AvailableBones: Burn then grind them into a powder. Swallow the powder.Chalk: Consume school chalkActivated charcoal. If that is unavailable, mix tea and wood charcoal (not briquettes) and add milk of magnesia if available.

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Ways of Being an Ethical Traveler

Being an ethical traveler means to lessen your negative impact on issues such as human rights, animal cruelty, the environment, etc., whilst still enjoying a life of travel.

This post discusses some of the areas of travel and things you can do in order to be more ethical in those areas whilst still considering things such as being healthy and not running out of money.

As it turns out, doing the ethical thing usually works out to be cheaper and healthier.

Being an Ethical Traveler

To research ethical companies I used EthicalConsumer.org.

Lot’s of these things apply when not traveling also.

EatingEat Local Food

This will give money to the local community instead of the corporations. It includes buying your fresh fruit and vegetables from the markets instead of chain supermarkets.

Be a VegetarianBeing a vegetarian is healthier, cheaper, and good for not killing animals or raising them in horribly cruel conditions.Vegan is even better, but very challenging depending on what country you’re in.Don’t Eat Fast Food

All fast food is terrible on all levels. It is extremely unhealthy, the chains are run by big corporations (which basically destroy the world), and is (depending on where you are) more expensive to consume.

If you must get your fast food fix then I did a little research for you comparing McDonalds, Burger King, KFC, and Subway. They seem to be the major chains which I see in most places in the world.

McDonald’s is the best in terms of animal cruelty. Then it’s Subway, KFC, Dominoes, and finally Burger King who seems to not care at all.

If you take into account all other issues then the list is Dominoes, Subway, Burger King, KFC, Mcdonalds.

None of them use organic ingredients.

If you’re in the UK then Gregs is the best.

Personally, if I’m going eat take-away then I pick Subway. It rates second on both lists and is healthier. My next choice would be either McDonalds or Dominoes.

Before doing this research my favorite was Subway so no change there. My second favorite was Burger King but now I’ll never eat there.

Money

This has mostly to do with which banks you use.

Research ethical banks in your area and switch to them.Use an on-line only bank and/or switch to paperless statements.Only invest your money in ethical corporations. This includes your superannuation/pension fund/401K, or whatever you call it in your country.

One compromise I make is to have my everyday banking with Citibank, which is one of the worst corporations in the world. Unfortunately, they are the only bank in Australia which won’t charge me fees when withdrawing cash overseas, which saves me A LOT. To try to offset it I keep my savings in a more ethical bank and only use my Citibank account for everyday transactions. I know its not ideal. When I can afford it I will swap.

TransportPlanes are the worst. Massive pollution and owned by big corporations. Only take them if you have to.Public transport is better for the environment than catching a taxi.Riding or walking is best for the environment, is healthy activity, and you will see more.AccommodationUse local accommodation as opposed to chain hotels.Home-stays and/or couchsurfing is even better.MerchandiseDon’t buy any conflict items, e.g., diamonds.Buy souvenirs from the locals.Don’t bargain too hard with the locals. It’s like Arrested Development says in their song “Mr Wendal” – “Two dollars means a snack for us but it means a great deal for you.”Watch These Documentaries!

What ways do you have on being an ethical traveler? Share your thoughts in the comments

Canal Rocks Review, Yallingup, Western Australia

This post is a Canal Rocks review.

Canal Rocks is found along the coast of Western Australia near the town of Yallingup. This Canal Rocks review also contains costs, directions, pictures and other useful information.

After just under of month in Java (Indonesia) I went to my home town (Perth, Western Australia) for a few weeks to attend my cousins wedding. It was held a few hours drive south at the Woodstone Cottages so we stayed there for a few nights. On the day before the wedding I went with a couple of my cousins and their kids to go “rock-climbing” at Canal Rocks.

Cost(s): Free.

Address: Canal Rocks Rd, Busselton WA 6280, Australia.

Canal Rocks Review, Dunsborough

Despite growing up near the area I had never heard of Canal Rocks before. My cousin described it to me as rock-climbing so I imagined it to be bouldering on vertical faces. I was mistaken about this.

Lake on the property at the Woodstone Cottages.

This was the first time I have been out of a tropical country to non-summer weather in over four years and it was pretty windy near the coast. Despite the chill, Canal Rocks was pretty nice.

It had some spectacular scenery and reminded me a lot of when I walked the Bibbulmun Track some years ago, mostly because I’m pretty sure the track went straight through the area.

There’s a boardwalk you can go along and if you don’t mind a bit of rock-hopping you can go a bit further. The kids loved it (as did I) and it was great to spend some time with them since I usually only visit once a year, if that.

A couple of days later we also made a short visit to Meelup Beach.

Meelup Beach.

How to Get to Canal Rocks in Yallingup

Canal Rocks is just south-west of Smiths Beach in Yallingup. I think the only way to get there is with private transport. Maybe you can take a tour there from a nearby town/city such as Dunsborough, Busselton, or Perth.

From Perth it is about a 3 and a half hour drive.

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Yoyogi Park Review, Tokyo, Japan

This post is a Yoyogi Park review.

I stumbled across Yoyogi Park while going from Shibuya to Harajuku in Tokyo, Japan. This Yoyogi Park review also contains costs, directions, pictures and other useful information.

On my way back to Harajuku I got lost. My GPS didn’t work properly and I walked in the wrong direction. A lady told me Yoyogi Park is a good shortcut to go back.

Cost(s): Free. Many events are held though the year. Some of them might charge.

Address: 〒151-0052 東京都渋谷区代々木神園町2−1. 2-1 Yoyogi kamizono-cho, shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0052

Yoyogi Park Review, Tokyo

Yoyogi Park is a pretty big park and around it are a few big landmarks such as a famous theatre and NHK Hall.

Tokyo Theatre.

There were maps of the park at every entrance which was very helpful.

My favorite time at the park was at the end. I came to a place with a few benches and many large trees. It was very relaxing there.

I spotted a tiny sparrow practising flying so I stopped for a while to observe it. My heart became warm at the sight of this. It was too bad I didn’t have more time to enjoy this moment.

NHK Hall.

At the end of the park there was a shrine. Actually, it was Meiji Shinto shrine which was were I planned to go in the first place.

According to the internet, many events are held in Yoyogi Park on the weekends. It was also the site for Athlete’s village in the Tokyo Olympics of 1986, i.e., before it was turned into a park.

Inside Yoyogi Park.

How to Get to Yoyogi Park in Tokyo

Yoyogi Park is near the Meiji Shinto Shrine. It is like a big forest. It’s hard to miss.

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Meiji Jingu Review, Tokyo, Japan

This post is a Meiji Jingu review.

Meiji Jingu is a famous shrine found in the South-West of Tokyo, in Japan. This Meiji Jingu review also contains costs, directions, pictures and other useful information.

I was looking for another international teaching job and got an interview for a volunteering program held in Japan. The interview was in Tokyo. I was there for two nights so managed to see some stuff in Tokyo including Meiji Jingu.

Cost(s): Free.

Address: 1-1 Yoyogikamizonochō, Shibuya-ku, Tōkyō-to 151-8557, Japan

Meiji Jingu Review, Tokyo

Meiji jingu is a famous shrine in Japan. Japan has its own era names, but basically, we use the same western calendar. The era names are related to Japanese emperors. Meiji era was a long era which lasted 63 years. Meiji emperor is considered a great emperor in Japan.

This shrine is very big which reflects how great the emperor Meiji was. I’m not a religious person, so I don’t know very much about him, but I was curious about this since Japan is not really defined as a country which has a specific God like other countries. I think many religions are mixed.

I was impressed by this tree root.

Most of the trees in the shrines looked very old and strong. Inside the central building was under construction, but i still went in.

I’m not sure what this is.

I put a coin in the box next to the shrine. A kind of worship gift I guess. Most people bring 5 or 10 yen for this. 10JPY is worth about 1us cent. 5 yen (Go yen in Japanese) has the same sound as “go en” (ご縁) which means like “fate” or “chance”.

Next, I bowed 2 times, clapped 2 times, and finally I bowed deeply. And I even bowed one more time before leaving the place. I needed to read how to worship at the time because I haven’t been to shrines in Japan for a long time and I forgot how to do it!

In Japan, many people like to keep 5 yen thier wallet so they have it handy for shrine worship. I remember my mom gave me a 5 yen specially wrapped and told me to keep it in my wallet.

I didn’t know if the custom is still the same as when I was a kid because I don’t do this anymore. Generation always changes.

A gate to Meiji Jingu.

How to Get to Meiji Jingu in Tokyo

Fee: 1000yen-1500yen , depending on the time or route you will take.

From the airport you have two choices:

Buy a ticket from Narita airport (成田空港) to Harajuku station (原宿駅). You will need to change trains at Shinagawa station.Take Keisei line (京成線) at Narita airport . Get off at Shinagawa (品川駅) and then take the Yamanote line (山手線) ot Harajuku station (原宿駅).

Once at Harajuku station go towards the Shrine bridge (神宮橋), which is a small bridge.

Notes:

Harajuku(原宿) station is between shibuya (渋谷) and Shinjuku (新宿).The rapid train from the airport to Shinagawa costs about 1000yen.Using the Yamanote line is relatively cheap.

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