Japan: Shibuya – the busiest crossing in the world, and home to a loyal dog

By Mithun Divakaran
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Mar 05, 2016
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Japan, Travel

Date: 26th March 2015

After I left Ueno Zoo, I walked back to Ueno station as I decided to go to Shibuya next.

Ueno building pavement Tokyo — On the way back to Ueno station, I looked across the street and noticed a busy alley

Ameyoko shopping street Tokyo — This is Ameyoko street, a busy shopping area

It was filled with street shops selling discounted clothing and fakes — It was filled with street shops selling discounted clothing (and a few fakes)

Crabsticks shop Ameyoko street Tokyo — A few food stores too

Doner kebab Ueno Tokyo Japan — Doner kebab, what Turkey calls the shawarma

Shops Ameyoko street Tokyo — I didn’t really find anything appealing or worth buying

I went back to Ueno station to go to Shibuya.

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Japan: Ueno Zoo – pandas, a lonely polar bear, and more

By Mithun Divakaran
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Feb 20, 2016
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Japan, Travel

Date: 26th March 2015

After beginning my day in Asakusa, I was now at Ueno Park, the largest public park in Tokyo city.

Ueno park sakura zoo Tokyo — The sakura trees needed a few more days to fully bloom

Ueno park zoo line Tokyo — I decided to check out the pandas at Ueno Zoo, located inside the park

Entry tickets to the zoo cost ¥600 (₹360/$5/€4). I was mostly here for the pandas but I figured I would then take a quick stroll around the zoo as well.

Giant panda facts Ueno zoo — Pandas are native to China

Panda Ueno park zoo Tokyo Japan — I don’t remember exactly how many pandas I saw, but I believe Ueno Zoo has around 3 pandas currently

Panda chewing bamboo Tokyo Japan — Most of the time I just saw them chewing on bamboo 🙂

Giant panda Ueno Zoo Tokyo — Pandas are so cute!

Panda eating Ueno zoo Japan — Check out this guy, he he

Here is a brief video:

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Tech Armor powerbank reviews: ActivePower 3000mAh and 6000mAh

By Mithun Divakaran
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Feb 15, 2016
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Last year, I was approached by an American brand of mobile accessories called Tech Armor, who asked me if I would like to review their powerbank. I said, “sure” and after looking through their product range, I asked them to send any one of the dual USB powerbanks as those are the ones I would find useful, especially when travelling.

Unfortunately, when the package was shipped from the US just before Christmas, the description stated that what was being dispatched was the single USB 3000mAh powerbank. To make things worse, the package was stuck at Indian customs for over a month!

I eventually got the package delivered after calling up the Bengaluru Customs office, sending emails and asking what the hold up us. Just two days ago, the door bell rang and the postman had arrived with the package! I was told I needed to pay Rs. 249 in customs duty. I didn’t hesitate to pay up as what I really wanted to was to finally receive the package in my hands.

To my surprise, when I opened it up, I found not just the 3000mAh powerbank but also the dual USB 6000mAh powerbank!

I mounted the lens attachments for my mobile phone camera and began taking photos right away!

Tech Armor 6000 mAh powerbank — Ted Armor sub-brands its powerbank range under the ‘ActivePower’ name

Tech Armor 2 year warranty — Tech Armor prides itself on offering 2 year warranty on all its powerbanks

Time to un-box!

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