#yumoto icons

[sweetparty]

may i ask who is the guy on your icon? he looks so cute (ᗒᗩᗕ)

hi ,, ! he’s yumoto hakone from binan koukou chikyuu bouei-bu love! however it’s not too popular im afraid ,, (ˊ•͈ ꇴ •͈ˋ)

[robineer]

ayano/taro/kokona redesigns!!

Aiko Yumoto replaces Ayano Aishi. (The Aishi surname still exists, her mother just took Jokichi's surname. 11/25) She’s nice but kinda struggles to talk with new people. (A member of the Newspaper Club. If she were in an actual game, she likely wouldn’t be a part of the club.)

I think a cuter look would actually help the audience root for her rather than feel like they’re just doing tasks for/reading the life of some random girl.

Yuto Tanaka replaces Taro Yamada. He’s the leader of the Newspaper Club. While introverted, he's certainly not shy. His articles are very positive, typically about mental health and self-care.

The awkward vibes that he gives makes him a lil cuter imo. Similar to Aiko, the additions to his character hopefully make the audience feel some sort of attachment to him. Credits to Kotohime/peachiime for the inspo<33

Kokona Haruka’s name remains the same; it’s iconic. She’s a very bubbly new gal who adores idols and actors.

I didn’t hate her original design but it kinda bothered me? I preferred the looser drills from her casual look, so I added them to her design.

[bestentours11]

Explore 10 unique Places in Japan Tour Packages From India

We'll delve into 10 unique places included in Japan tour packages from India, each offering its own distinctive charm and allure. Whether you're a history buff, a nature enthusiast, or a foodie, Japan has something to captivate every traveler's heart. 1. Tokyo: Explore iconic landmarks such as the Senso-ji Temple and the Tokyo Skytree, wander through the bustling streets of Shibuya and Shinjuku, and indulge in delicious street food at Tsukiji Outer Market in our Japan tour packages from India. 2. Kyoto: Explore historic sites such as Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and Fushimi Inari Shrine, stroll through the picturesque streets of Gion, and experience a traditional tea ceremony in a serene tea house in our Japan tour packages from India. 3. Hiroshima: Pay your respects at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum, explore the picturesque island of Miyajima with its iconic floating torii gate, and savor Hiroshima's famous okonomiyaki (savory pancake) dish in our Japan tour packages from India. 4. Nara: Visit Todai-ji Temple, home to the Great Buddha statue, wander through Nara Park and feed the friendly deer that roam freely, and explore the tranquil Kasuga Taisha Shrine with its thousands of lanterns. 5. Osaka: Osaka is known as Japan's "Kitchen of the Nation" and is famous for its vibrant food scene and lively atmosphere. Sample delicious street food at Dotonbori, explore historic landmarks such as Osaka Castle, and enjoy panoramic views from the Umeda Sky Building. 6. Hokkaido: Explore the vibrant city of Sapporo, soak in natural hot springs in Noboribetsu, and marvel at the breathtaking scenery of Furano's lavender fields and Shiretoko's rugged coastline. 7. Kanazawa: Visit Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan's three most beautiful gardens, explore the historic Nagamachi Samurai District, and experience a traditional tea ceremony in a tranquil teahouse. 8. Takayama: Wander through the quaint streets of Sanmachi Suji, visit the Takayama Jinya historic government house, and sample the region's famous Hida beef. 9. Okinawa: Relax on the beautiful beaches of Ishigaki and Miyako Islands, explore the historic Shuri Castle in Naha, and snorkel or dive in the vibrant coral reefs in our Japan tour packages from India. 10. Nikko: Visit the ornate Toshogu Shrine, nestled amidst a lush forest, explore the tranquil Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Falls, and soak in the therapeutic waters of the Yumoto Onsen hot springs with our Japan tour packages from India. Conclusion: Whether you're exploring the bustling streets of Tokyo, wandering through the serene temples of Kyoto, or marveling at the natural wonders of Hokkaido, Japan offers a wealth of unique places waiting to be explored. With our Japan tour packages from India, you can embark on a journey of a lifetime and create memories that will last forever.

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『VSE: Over and Out』 por Carlos Ferran Por Flickr: On December 10, 2023, after only 18 years in service, Odakyu Electric Railway's 50000 Series VSE has officially been retired from active service. These white trains were the flagship Romancecars after the retirement of the iconic 7000 Series LSE and helped usher in a new tourism boom to Hakone after years of steady decline. They were a technologically advanced Romancecar, and unfortunately, it was because of that which led to its early demise. Due to its mechanical complexity and required design changes to meet current safety standards, Odakyu decided to retire them early. Since 2021, Odakyu performed frequent special runs along its system to give passengers "one last" ride on an iconic train. Here, a VSE rounds the curve near Machida leading a Hakone-Yumoto bound special excursion. Odakyu Electric Railway, Odawara Main Line. Odakyu 50000 Series VSE Machida, Tokyo Pref., Japan

[crazy-grrrl-on-the-computer]

In my defense, I am technically not a digital artist, so this does count as me drawing "poorly". //bricked

@thatlittledandere said: OH YEAH BABY

I accidentally failed at drawing Yosuke shitty and by the time I realized my error in judgment it was too late to back out, so uh... enjoy the art? uwu I swear it only looks like I tried harder than I did. ^^'

@auniverseforgotten said: LMAOOOO YOU CAN TRY

"make it shittier" you said

BAM! *GENRE BENDS YOUR ICON* MWAH!! O3O

And then I drew you a bonus at the end to make up for the fact that I maybe failed the assignment~ <3

@deuterium51614 said: I volunteer!

I attempted to capture that sweet "feral gremlin excitedly about to educate you on a thing you have no prior knowledge of" energy. XD

@deermortuary

I made you a CREACHUR <3

@sleepyzenpanda said: I’d love it if you could do mine!

Maybe my brain just isn't understanding what "poorly" means asdhklf but anyway I stared at what I created and I think I drew your icon going "did I fucking stutter?" and honestly I dig that vibe, so hopefully you do too~ =D

@shadowmellow

BLUE!!!! I have no idea what this glowing blue nightlight's hair is doing, so I chose to have fun with it (aka: slapping colors on the screen where it felt right)~ Please enjoy the Essence of Angra Mainyu <3

@floweryuu said: *sticks leg up in the air*

I have never drawn a JoJo before, so this was a fun new experience. I left the face blank because I thought the expression was funnier that way~ XD

@koolkitty9 said: You can do mine if you want

I rolled with whatever vibes Yumoto was putting out... and evidently those vibes were "I am the king. Obey me." o.o But that hand is an abomination and I pretend I do not see it asdhklf

In conclusion:

I was so focused on what I could do that I forgot to stop and ask myself if that was what I should do. Drawing badly on purpose is an art form that I apparently have no control over, but for me drawing "badly" means not obsessing over perfection or mistakes SO I CONSIDER THIS AS A SUCCESS!! Thank you all for participating~ <3

I'm finally getting around to stealing this idea from @thatlittledandere so leave a reply or reblog (whichever you prefer) and I will make this a shitty MS Paint meme. I will tag the tributes participants when I post the completed chart. I don't have that many active followers/mutuals, but depending on how many people are interested I may do more than one of these~ uwu

[m4koto]

わたしは、あなたを愛しています!!

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do not repost

[twistedfaestims]

Binan Koukou Yumoto Icons

𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭

[alice-in-idol-land]

♡ this or that? ♡ precure or cute high earth defense club ♡

~Free for use, no credit necessary~

[annicon]

.｡.:*･ binan koukou icons ･*:.｡.

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[pulchinelle]

𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤..

˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥.꒰𝕴𝖑𝖑𝖚𝖒𝖎𝖓𝖆 ꒱☁️

✿. .𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊. .✿

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╰┈➤❛❜𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ❞

Welcome to Illumina!

A dorm founded on the perseverance of the guardians, this dorm is one of the most beautiful and ancient of RSA. Their members, while being known for their kindness, are also determined to win and very powerful , In fact the subjects in which all members excel are related to magic.

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╰┈➤❛❜𝐃𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 + 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚 ❞

•Illumina has 3 main hallways, with a green room/stage that members use for meetings, and a café/lounge where other students outside Illumina can visit

•Working in the café is a sort of punishment and those who can't pay work there to get free food at the end of their shifts (aside from them, they also have " helpers ")

•Students from other dorms are always more than welcome in Illumina, as long as they don't damage the dorm

•Illumina students bring all kinds of familiars/pets with them

•Illumina students have a very "us vs. Them" mentality towards NRC, even more so than their peers

•The current dorm leader is Alula Crème, a very famous singer and icon in Twisted Wonderland. Instead of vices, there are 5 Guardians who help the dorm leader

•Dorm uniform:

❥the parts in light blue can be changed in shape, color and size. Aside from that nothing can be changed in the uniform

❥Head accessoires are permitted, as long as they don't cover all the uniform

❥Only the Dorm Leader and Guardians can change the shape of the accessory on the bow

❥Illumina students usually wear a lot of make-up even when wearing school uniforms

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╰┈➤❛❜𝐃𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 ❞

⇢Alula Crème〖Dorm leader, twisted from Creamy,@/just-an-otakus-blog 〗

⇢Artemisia Pothen〖Guardian of Bravery, twisted from Utena,@/just-an-otakus-blog 〗

⇢〖Guardian of Hope, twisted from Seira ( Mermaid Melody)〗

⇢〖Guardian of Passion,twisted from Ichigo/mew strawberry, by @/terrovaniadorm 〗

⇢〖Guardian of Love,twisted from Usagi/Sailor moon 〗

⇢〖Guardian of Memories, twisted from Homura Akemi〗

⇢ Machi Kanazono〖Twisted from Madoka, by @twsted-princess 〗

⇢ 〖Twisted from Mami Tomoe, by @/terrovaniadorm〗

⇢ Sarah Monarch 〖 Twisted from Star Butterfly, by @missnekonyan

⇢Kazuhiko Akagawa〖Twisted from: Yumoto Hakone, @tsukikoayanosuke 〗

⇢Tristan Ureitamashii 〖Original character ,@/just-an-otakus-blog 〗

⇢〖Twisted from Pudding Fong, @/just-an-otakus-blog 〗

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[godza]

HERE ARE THE ICONS. anyone can match with me and the muties! yumoto (blonde guy with red eyes) and io (green bowl cut) have been taken! please match with me 🥺

[thatlittledandere]

He’s so PRETTY...!! Save me

[koolkitty9]

Okay, it's pretty obvious your favorite boueibu boy is Yumoto. But my question is: What's your top 5 favorite boueibu boys (who aren't Yumoto)?

Me??? Liking Yumoto?? What gave you that idea, it can't be that my icon, banner, and my many Yumoto blogs/arts/fics/cosplays gives it away LMAOOOO  Okay okay So top 5 Boueibu boys? Hmmm well, here they are in no particular order:

1. Ryuu (I lowkey want to cosplay him, ngl, he and Yumoto?? best partners in crime and no one can tell me other wise 2. Akoya (I need to cosplay him so badly) 3. Aki (I am biased bc I have a signed card of his and I swear if it was Haru, it would have been Haru) 4. Atsushi (Wind Mom FTW!) 5. Ibushi (I love him, staff let him speak)

I actually really love Ryuu, I didn’t really focus on him at first along with Akoya/Ibushi bc I was like NO YUMOTO ONLYYYY, but as I rewatched the series I started loving all of the boys more (Funfact, after Yumoto, I own the most merch of En, crazy right?)

[da-dattebayo-kun]

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Reminiscence — A Trip to Remember

This article was first published on Medium.

It’s been a few months since my solo trip to Japan, and I still remember vividly every single moment with precise detail. I mean, how could I not? It was the most memorable trip that I ever had, not to mention, my very first solo trip. Remembering every moment brings joy and excitement to my heart, which gave me the motivation and drive to write this journal.

I wasn’t planning to travel alone in the first place, to be honest. The thought of solo travelling never did cross my mind whenever I planned an overseas trip. Part of the reason was because I felt it would be too boring without friends, without having someone to talk to. But, circumstances *psst— leave approvals* prevented me from joining my friends’ itinerary. And thus I was left with the option of planning a solo trip.

Planning an itinerary alone proved to be very enjoyable, as I realized. Researching on places to visit, planning the route and mode of transport, day-to-day schedules, it gives you a sneak preview of what kind of adventure awaits. Not to mention, I can go wherever I want to go, as my mind pleases. That’s sort of a main perk of solo travelling I guess, flexibility in plans. Few days before my flight, I switched a day in Osaka with a trip to Hiroshima, just because I suddenly had the urge to explore. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made.

My trip lasted for 10 days, travelling through Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima. Looking back at my itinerary, I wondered how I was able to follow through such a spartan schedule. Everyday was a visit to a new area, and I never did spend much of my time in the city, only at night when I’m done for the day.

Waking up at 7.30am every morning (why can’t I have the same motivation for work!), I planned to start my day early so I could maximize my time spent at places I was visiting. Having bought the painfully expensive JR Pass, I had unlimited rides on JR lines and also the shinkansen, so I was determined to capitalize on it as much as possible. Booking my shinkansen ride at 8/9 plus, I was always rushing to the station without having breakfast. Hunger wasn’t a concern to me, but missing my ride was. And yes, I have missed x number of trains throughout this trip, and 1 particular shinkansen which got me panicking for the first time on the trip.

Kamakura

Throughout my stay in Tokyo, I visited Kamakura, Nikko and Hakone. Approximately 1 hour away from the capital city, each of these places have their own iconic landmarks. My first destination was Kamakura, a suburb filled with Buddhist Zen temples and shrines. Walking on the streets of Kamakura felt different from walking in Tokyo, there was no no urge to walk briskly, no rush. Everyone around me was strolling casually along Hachiman-gu street, occasionally stopping halfway to indulge on the variety of souvenirs, sweets and snacks that the roadside shops had to offer.

I was absorbed into the 'slow-paced life’ of Kamakura, and took time to appreciate the traditional architecture of the shops, before reaching Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu at the end of the street. At the entrance of the temple, I chanced upon a pair of Japanese newlyweds decked in Japanese wedding kimonos, having a photoshoot with a group of people who seemed to be like their families and relatives. The tourist spirit inside me sprung into life, as I whipped out my phone to take a couple of photos and an instastory. Mind you, I wasn’t alone in doing this.

Venturing into the temple, I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw yet another pair of Japanese newlyweds! This time, the pair were in the middle of a ceremony, exchanging vows as per tradition, I guessed. Then again, Kamakura is a place famed with its shrines, so its no surprise that newlyweds would hold their wedding ceremony here. But still, to chance upon two wedding couples on the same day, I think I was very fortunate and lucky. On towards Hase, which is 3 Enoden (the local railway in Kamakura) stops away from Kamakura station, I went to visit the famous bronze Great Buddha Daibutsu.

The Great Buddha statue, Daibutsu

A majestic, magnificent statue. I stood still for a few minutes, just staring intently in awe at the great figure in front of me. The interior was open to visitors for a small fee, and there were details of the weight, the height of each part of the statue. I took a few photos, paid my respects to the Daibutsu, and headed back to Tokyo for dinner.

I met up with my Japanese friend in Kanda, he brought me to an Izakaya his friend owned. While we were having dinner halfway, there were a huge group of people in colourful traditional costumes, parading and cheering down the streets of Kanda, carrying a lavishly decorated palanquin. My friend explained that there was a festival happening— the Kanda Matsuri. Another lucky coincidence!

Although this was supposed to be a solo trip, I did meet up with some groups of friends for dinner sometimes. Honestly, I was really lucky to have company for some parts of my journey, given my talkative nature, so shout-out to those people (you know who you are ☺).

Nikko

The next day was a long, long journey into Nikko, taking the Tohoku shinkansen to Utsunomiya station, the local Nikko line towards Nikko station. I used the 2 hour travelling time to review my plans for the day — head to Ryuzu Falls, which is the start of the nature trail, towards Senjougahara Marshlands, Yudaki Waterfall, and finally Yumoto Onsen. Never would I have thought that I’ll willingly go on a nature trail myself, but hey there’s a first for everything I guess.

Ryuzu-no-taki, Ryuzu Waterfall

Alighting at the Ryuzu-no-Taki bus stop, I stared at the limitless flight of stairs in front of me. Did I mess up, I wondered? I didn’t know these stairs existed when I was researching the area! Well, that was the start of my “spartan” trail, as I dubbed it. When I reached the top, I realized that the flight of stairs was not even part of the nature trail! If I alighted one stop after, I would have skipped the stairs altogether. Oh well, lesson learnt and I continued (started) forward nevertheless.

A warning sign at the entrance of the trail — beware of bears!

Unfortunately (or fortunately), there were no signs of wildlife to be seen throughout the trail, only birds which I was unable to identify. The journey to Senjougahara marshlands was a brief one; took roughly half an hour to reach. I was greeted by the majestic view of the marshlands — its hard to believe that such a breathtaking landscape was 1400 meters above sea level! The rustling of leaves in the wind, the serenity it exudes, made the whole hiking trip worthwhile.

Fast forward to the journey back to Tokyo city, I was racing for time to catch my shinkansen to Shin-Osaka at 8.33pm, because my accommodation for the night was there. Unfortunately, I was 6 minutes late (Yes, I vividly remember) and my shinkansen had left without me. I went to inquire at the ticketing counter in Tokyo station whether there were any Osaka-bound trains left, and the earliest ride was next morning. Then the sudden realization hit me. I was left stranded in Tokyo, without any accommodation.

Hungry and angry — “hangry”, I was walking around Tokyo station aimlessly. The cons of solo travelling started to surface: I felt lost, I didn’t know what to do, nobody was around to tell me what to do, there was nobody for me to discuss with. Cold sweat, goosebumps — you name it, I felt it. Firstly I had to find a way to calm myself down. I went into a Family Mart, dragging my luggage along, bought a bottle of Mitsuya Cider (good stuff, highly recommend), and took a huge gulp.

Now that I have calmed down, it’s time to make a Plan B. I whipped out my phone, opened the Agoda app and searched for the nearest capsule hotel with a vacancy. Fortunately, capsule hotels are aplenty in Tokyo, and I had no issues finding one with a vacancy — in Kanda, just a street away from the Izakaya I had dinner at the day before. After settling down in my new accommodation and grabbing dinner at a nearby eatery, I crashed into my bed. It was a long roller-coaster ride of a day, and it was about to get even more exhausting, because I would be starting the next day with a 6.26am shinkansen to Osaka!

Miyajima, Hiroshima

For my first time stepping outside of the Kanto region, I was excited to explore more places that I could only see through the Internet. The first place I visited was Miyajima, an island off the coast of Hiroshima, western Honshu. Though Miyajima was totally out of the way for my plans, I just went with it because hey, with the power of my JR pass I can go anywhere! It was really easy to get to Miyajima also, connected by local trains from Hiroshima, since it’s a popular tourist destination that hosts the World Heritage Site: Itsukushima Shrine.

On board the JR ferry, I could clearly spot the iconic “floating” torii gate over the distance. Its tall orange pillars stuck out like a sore thumb amidst the green and turquoise landscape of Miyajima.

Spotting the torii gate over the distance

When I disembarked from the ferry, I couldn’t believe what I saw — there were deers all around! There was no mention of deers roaming around the populated areas of Miyajima when I was doing my itinerary planning, or so I believed. But, unlike their counterparts in Nara, the deers in Miyajima are not really as tame and friendly. They don’t bow unfortunately, I tried in embarrassment. There were warning billboards that advise tourists not to feed the deers as they are considered wild animals. Nevertheless, I did spot some deers approaching tourists for snacks, though in a slightly aggressive manner.

Stare-down with a deer outside the Miyajima pier

Before heading into Itsukushima shrine, I took a little detour to take a look at the floating torii gate. Luckily for me, it was low tide and sightseers were able to walk down the coastline and get a close-up with the majestic torii gate. I stood in front of the torii gate, staring intensely at its pillars. To think that this structure remained unscathed and survived the destruction brought by the atomic bomb in World War 2, it truly is a miracle indeed. The bottom part of the pillars were eroded though, because of the waves. Tourists took this opportunity to grab a selfie/group photo with the torii gate, including me.

Up and close with the famed ‘untiltable’ torii gate

After visiting the torii gate and Itsukushima shrine, I headed out for my main objective of the day: reaching the summit of Mt Misen, the highest mountain in Miyajima. Of course, I wasn’t going to start my ascent from scratch, there were ropeway services that brought tourists up to Shishi-iwa observatory, and another 30 minutes walk up to reach the summit. However simple it sounds, this walk is far from easy. Slopes after slopes, I kept leaning my body forward to push myself up these slopes.

Along the way I met a bunch of hikers, tourists and locals. When we walked past each other, I was caught off guard by their afternoon greeting konichiwa, I couldn’t react in time to give my reply, barely giving a smile and bowing my head slightly in return. Such an act of courtesy was heartwarming. Almost every Japanese people greeted me on my way up to the summit, to the point where I started to initiate the greetings myself.

Rock formations at the summit of Mt. Misen

The view at the summit of Mt Misen was absolutely breathtaking. You could see the Hiroshima Bay in its entirety. Fresh air, clear blue skies and clouds, invigorating wind, all these made my effort (and money spent) worthwhile. Having accomplished my plan for the day, I spent the remaining afternoon browsing through Omotesando shopping street.

On a side note, if you’re planning to visit Miyajima, don’t forget to grab some Momiji Manjyu as souvenirs on your way back! They are Miyajima’s specialty, and they well deserve that title.

Kyoto

Kyoto — the land of temples and shrines, was nothing short of amazing. In this laid back town, the streets are not as bustling as its neighboring city Osaka, just peace and quiet. Also, the number of temples and shrines in this town is astonishing; for every few hundred meters you walk, there is almost certainly a temple or shrine nearby. But, each and every temple or shrine has its own story to tell, with different history and architecture. For travelers seeking out Japanese religious culture, Kyoto certainly is a must-visit.

As I was travelling solo, I could quickly decide what I wanted to do, so I tried to visit as many landmarks as I could within the two days I allocated in my itinerary. Places like Ginkaku-ji, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera are “mandatory” visits for tourists in Kyoto, so I prioritized those places first. I was fortunate enough to be accompanied by a friend of mine, despite a hectic schedule, if not I’ll be hopelessly lost in Kyoto’s complex bus system.

I have to say, riding on a Kyoto bus was interesting, and a tad scary. The entrance is at the back, which was supposed to be where the exit is, and vice versa. Only at the terminus do commuters board from the front. Also, I noticed that Japanese drivers like to drive very, and I mean VERY, close to one another, leaving just a few inches of gap, too close for comfort. So when the bus I was on came utterly close to a car beside (I sat at a window seat, so I could see the car being CRAZILY near), I felt very uneasy and claustrophobic.

Shortly after I arrived in Kyoto, I was told by my friend that there was a festival Aoi Matsuri, one of the three main festivals in Kyoto, happening at the Kyoto palace. Second festival that’s happened during my trip, how lucky I was, really! I pushed my plans back and headed straight for the palace. A large crowd had already gathered outside the entrance of the palace, with some photographers setting up their gear in preparation for the big event. But the first of the palanquins appeared only an hour later, and suddenly the crowd sprung into action, whipping out their phones and cameras and snapping away. Of course, that included me as well!

The parade heads off from the Imperial Palace

It was a grand festival all right, with horses and oxen walking beside people in ceremonial attire. A strikingly beautiful palanquin stood out most of all, with the high priestess Saio riding in it. After walking alongside the parade for a while, I decided to call it quits and head for my next destination.

The Golden and Silver Pavilions, I could only see them through the Windows wallpapers when I lock my computer. They already look magnificent digitally, but seeing them in person is truly a sight to behold.

The Golden Pavilion, Kinkaku-ji

While being surrounded by greenery and a pond, the Kinkaku-ji stands out with its striking gold. Covered in gold leaf for its exteriors, you could see the gold brilliance clearly reflected by the surrounding pond.

While the Ginkaku-ji is not as flamboyant as its golden counterpart, the Silver pavilion offers a dry sand garden with a striped line pattern situated just beside.

Sand garden of Ginkaku-ji

The simplicity of the garden gives off a serene vibe, I felt at ease while looking at the pavilion, also maybe because the crowd here was smaller here compared to Kinkaku-ji. After a few walks around the garden to make my money’s worth (the entrance fee is 500 yen, goodness!) I decided to head towards the most famous structure in Eastern Kyoto: Kiyomizu-dera.

Similar to the two Pavilions, Kiyomizu-dera is widely popular on various mediums. Any travel ad and tour package would feature the temple as one of the main highlights in Japan. Unfortunately the roof of the main hall was under construction when I visited, so the scenery of the whole temple wasn’t as great as before, but at least the main hall was open for visits, so it’s not all that bad.

The temple is located up in the hills, so there’s a arduous 10 minute uphill walk to expect. The walk was not in the slightest boring though, because you’ll be walking through the Higashiyama district, where a whole line of shops and cafes awaits a curious traveler. There were a lot of shops selling Japanese sweets, and a few of them offered samples to shoppers (wouldn’t have known if I wasn’t guided by my veteran friend!). There were samples for matcha tea as well! What a great pit stop in the middle of the district, perfect for a short tea break before continuing further.

At the top of the hill, at the entrance of the temple, the view was simply breathtaking. I could see the entirety of Kyoto all the way to the mountains in the west.

The view atop of the hills, outside Kiyomizu-dera entrance

The crowd here was really huge, probably double the size of Kinkaku-ji crowd. That’s to be expected from the most popular temple in Kyoto, with tourists flocking in to see the temple and the spectacular view.

After a full (scorching) day of temple-hopping, what better way to cool down than to visit an onsen? What I like about Japan, especially Kyoto, is the abundance and convenience of bathhouses, there’s bound to be one around your vicinity (provided you are in an urban area of course).

For the remaining 3 days of my trip, I decided to spend my time leisurely. I spent the late afternoons on an onsen spree, going to popular onsens. In total I visited 4 onsens within these 3 days (maximum health & wellness!) One onsen that left a deep impression on me was Yunessun in Hakone, the place is a water theme park combined with an onsen. Visitors can check out the unique wine/coffee/sake pools and then relax in an onsen, it really is a cool concept, I don’t regret spending half a day there!

Four buckets of coffee ready for splashing people!

Afterthoughts

Honestly, I felt very skeptical about going on an overseas trip all by myself. All the what-ifs fogged my mind, while worrying about safety and the probable loneliness. However, this trip made me realize that a leap of faith into the unknown was the push I needed to understand how enjoyable and exciting journeying solo could be. From the start of the trip planning till the end, it was a phenomenal experience.

The power of the JR pass is limitless

I’m really glad that Japan was my first country to experience solo travelling (not to mention how safe Japan is), definitely would recommend Japan for avid solo-trippers! Writing this journal has spurred me on to plan for my next Japan trip already. If you have any recommendations on where/what to visit in Japan, please do share them with me! Or, if you are planning a trip to Japan yourself and would like some ideas, I’d love to share and discuss my thoughts and experiences!

Special thanks to Nurulhuda, Lee Ming Rui and Wilson for taking their precious time to proofread and provide their valuable inputs!

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I don't know anything about your newer fandoms. Yumoto Hakone for the character thing

Thank you anon! :)

And fear not, I am always happy to talk about Boueibu!!!

send me a character and i’ll list:

favorite thing about them: I love Yumoto’s earnestness. He is a silly goofball but is always very determined to help people. Him being the sole member of the Battle Lovers who is genuinely enthusiastic about it (most of the time) is part of the charm!

least favorite thing about them: Not really him, but that string of episodes in Season 2 where it was really just the Yumoto and others show was not that great, and did sour me a bit on the character (not that much though. I still love Yumoto!)

favorite line: .................I CANT THINK OF ANY >.< I’m sorry Yumoto T_T (can I submit Goura’s extremely dramatic “YUMOTOOOOOO” as a substitute?) I can’t think of any specific lines but probably something relating to Yumoto threatening to love someone. That’s always fun.

brOTP: Either him & En-chan or him & Ryuu. Or all three of them.

OTP: I don’t really ship him romantically with anyone. For a platonic OTP: Yumoto & Kin-chan. LET THEM BE CUTE SILLY DORKS TOGETHER!

nOTP: I don’t really ship him romantically with anyone so probably most Yumoto ships fall under here to varying degrees

random headcanon: Yumoto’s sailor shirt is a hand me down - it was part of the Binan uniform in the past, before the blazers.

unpopular opinion: Not liking any romantic ships for a character is generally unpopular I think? idk

song i associate with them: Any of his image songs... but especially the first An-chan song.

favorite picture of them:

This is a promo artwork drawn by the mangaka (for one of the live concerts iirc?) - I really love how cute and cheerful Yumoto looks in the manga, and I my icon on ao3 comes from here :3

i also used it as a tumblr icon for a long time haha. kind cheerful idiots are one of my favorite character types <3