It has been almost a year since I went on a solo trip to one of my favorite country-Japan! I have been to Japan for 7 times yet I still find new things to see and experience in every single trip, guess that's the magic of Japan. Gosh, i miss Japan so much!! Not sure when can we travel again coz of the Covid-19..hopefully everything will be better and everyone please be safe. Since I have more time by working from home, I should document down my first solo trip to Japan.
I was actually looking for some place to go after my break up, lol! Chanced upon this article on The Smart Local and I fell in love immediately with Kamikochi so yes that's how I chose my destination for my 1st solo trip..haha! This place is rarely visited by tourists and it's only open from Apr-Nov every year. All the route planning and transportation booking really kill my brain cells a lot. I decided on a 5 days short trip in the end since I'm only going to Tokyo and Kamikochi. The reason why I decided on Tokyo besides Kamikochi is because I wanted to visit this exhibition-TeamLab Planets!!
So yes I will start my solo trip documentary with this awesome exhibition!
TeamLab has two exhibition in Tokyo, Planet and Borderless. After research and read the reviews vigorously online, I have decided on TeamLab Planet as it's more unique! Borderless is quite similar to the Future World Exhibition in Singapore which I've visited with my friend years ago. I booked my ticket online and you will have to choose the time slot that you wish to visit. There'll be a short briefing before you enter the exhibition but no worries they have the instructions in English too. We have to take off our shoes and store in the locker they provided before we enter the exhibition as there's some part of exhibition involve water! Remember to dress appropriately else you might need to change your bottom to the shorts that they provided..lol!
Out of the 7 artworks that TeamLab Planet showcase, my favorite is the Drawing on the Water Surface Created by the Dance of Koi and the People-Infinity (what a long name..lol!). The movement of the koi is influenced by the presence of people in the water and also other koi. When the fish collide with people they turn into flowers and scatter. It was really magical, so pretty I can't even. Another favorite would be the Floating in Falling Universe of Flowers. You will be instructed to lie down or sit on the floor to view the artwork. You will feel your body floating and dissolve into the artwork world where you can see flowers grow, bud, bloom, and in time, the petals fall, and the flowers wither and die. It was really quite emotional to watch this when you lie down and let yourself immerse into the artwork.
I spent around 2 hours in this exhibition and I totally recommend everyone to visit this place if you are in Tokyo! Would love to visit TeamLab Borderless next time when I have the chance to!
teamLab Planets TOKYO
6 Chome-1-16 Toyosu, Koto City
Tokyo 135-0061, Japan
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Oh, and here's the food I had on the 1st day of my Japan Solo Trip, hehe! Everything is so yummy!
To be continued..
