Snapshot Chubu

A couple of years ago, I have given up on going to Japan. Back then, it seemed like an impossible dream. Then I won round trip place tickets to Osaka. I took that as a sign that I am indeed meant to fulfill one of my travel dreams. After that first trip to Japan, I felt elated and so empowered: if I were able to achieve that dream, I can go and visit the other countries in my list.

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I was starting to go down from that high, and I started putting off going back to Japan further and further away, when I received an invite from the Japan National Tourism Organization. It’s hard to ignore when the universe throws you such an obvious sign, along with a multiple-entry visa.

So here I am, back in Takayama, a place I said I must visit again. As a bonus, I also get to visit Shirakawa-go once more, and discover other destinations in the Chubu region. It also seemed as if the universe has something up its sleeve, when Cebu Pacific announced their flight to Nagoya, the gateway to the region just days before we left Manila. You are awesome, universe.

Japan. Endless Discovery.Japan National Tourism Organization


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5 responses to “Snapshot Chubu”

  1. B Chai Avatar

    That is TOO awesome! It’s like an early Christmas present! Enjoy your trip, hun! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    1. Nina Avatar

      Early birthday present! ๐Ÿ˜€

  2. danguiam Avatar

    Hi Nina,

    Wow you’re back again in Japan. And as I read it correct you got a multiple entry visa? Do you have any guide on getting it? I am planning to get it by next year. hopefully. Thanks as always

    1. Nina Avatar

      Hey Dan! Unfortunately, I won’t be able to provide a guide for the visa. I actually didn’t know I was applying or getting one, until I received it. My host took care of the application, I just filled out my form and provided the requirements :-/

      1. danguiam Avatar

        Hi Nina,

        I see, but I am happy to hear that you got one. As far as I know it is the same as the tourist visa requirements, the additional criteria is that you must have been able to go to Japan at least once. I would try to make a guide if I luckily get one. Also thanks for your post on the new places that you have visited in Japan, maybe I would also include some of it on my itinerary ๐Ÿ˜€