I make it a point to visit the mosques of the countries i visit. In Australia and New Zealand too. It makes me have a sense of belonging and that i would be rest assured of a refuge place should an emergency arises. we got there in time for the Dzuhur prayers. Pa did his. It was my time of the month so i just stood by... so sad... what a waste of an opportunity.
The Turkish Cultural Centre, also known as the Camii Mosque, is beautiful in its own way. Fully adapted from the Turkish architecture, it sits along the main road about 3 minutes walk from the Yoyogi-Uehara Subway Station. It boasts a huge dome with intricate designs and Quranic verses and beautifully detailed, crafted wooden doors. Forgive me for the lack of photos as i did not get prior official consent to take photos of the mosque...
The Turkish Cultural Centre, also known as the Camii Mosque, is beautiful in its own way. Fully adapted from the Turkish architecture, it sits along the main road about 3 minutes walk from the Yoyogi-Uehara Subway Station. It boasts a huge dome with intricate designs and Quranic verses and beautifully detailed, crafted wooden doors. Forgive me for the lack of photos as i did not get prior official consent to take photos of the mosque...
This mosque is also open to public visits.
The central or main dome.
Up from level 1 to the main prayer hall.
Cure Turkish boys who spoke nothing but Japanese...
Snapped a couple of pics of the quaint, serene residential area on the way back to the train station, from the mosque. We stopped by at the playground for a packed lunch.
A little cosy French restaurant among the houses... this is interesting because the dining floor is a level below the ground floor. I can't snap a shot cos there are diners there at that moment. I dun want to be whacked by a broom for being like a silly paparazzi!
Vending machines along residential houses. How convenient!
Then we zoomed off to my favourite part of the trip. Harajuku and Shibuya!!! I especially planned for this day to be a Saturday so we can catch the Goths! And we sure did.
Did i mention how much i love the Jap people?? I sure do. And their customer service is impeccable! I got a couple of stuff from the boutiques and not only they thanked you with many, many smiles, they carried my items and escorted me to the main door and then handed me my items. Not just one boutique but all those that i went into. Now, where can you find such service in Singapore?
Went up and down the hills of Shibuya for about 5hrs. By then Pa's knees were wobbling. He couldn't catch up with me. Poor fella! Plus he gotta push the stroller while i just held the camera and my haversack. :p
Lovely place. My kids loved this! Went to all the 5 floors. every inch filled with kawaii stuff!
Fancy a job like this guy's? Easy-peasy job! Maybe he's the promoting or marketing manager... ahahhaha
Pa chose the one with cheesecake and cream. Excellent stuff!
And you think Orchard Road is crowded?
Wanted to go up the Goth cafe but the kids were sleeping and it was a wee bit inconvenient as it was on the upper floor.
Harajuku Station - different from the others.
It's Ayumi Hamazaki fever!
And so this marked the end of Day 3... on to Day 4!
Then we zoomed off to my favourite part of the trip. Harajuku and Shibuya!!! I especially planned for this day to be a Saturday so we can catch the Goths! And we sure did.
Did i mention how much i love the Jap people?? I sure do. And their customer service is impeccable! I got a couple of stuff from the boutiques and not only they thanked you with many, many smiles, they carried my items and escorted me to the main door and then handed me my items. Not just one boutique but all those that i went into. Now, where can you find such service in Singapore?
Went up and down the hills of Shibuya for about 5hrs. By then Pa's knees were wobbling. He couldn't catch up with me. Poor fella! Plus he gotta push the stroller while i just held the camera and my haversack. :p
Lovely place. My kids loved this! Went to all the 5 floors. every inch filled with kawaii stuff!
Fancy a job like this guy's? Easy-peasy job! Maybe he's the promoting or marketing manager... ahahhaha
Pa chose the one with cheesecake and cream. Excellent stuff!
And you think Orchard Road is crowded?
Wanted to go up the Goth cafe but the kids were sleeping and it was a wee bit inconvenient as it was on the upper floor.
Harajuku Station - different from the others.
It's Ayumi Hamazaki fever!
And so this marked the end of Day 3... on to Day 4!
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