Aaron & Xixi's Japan Trip 2014

Aaron & Xixi's Japan Trip 2014

Xixi and I booked a last-minute trip to Tokyo for our 2 year anniversary and my birthday, which turned out to be amazing. We got the chance to fly First Class & Suites, met up with fantastic friends who brought us to all sorts of wonderful places, and of course got in a ton of shopping and - most importantly - eating!

Aaron 07 Sep 2014 ⋅ 7,525 views ⋅ 6 favorites

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01. SQ First Class: Singapore to Tokyo

Pre-arrival meal. We both booked the cook to ensure we got what we wanted. Xixi had the Kyo-kaiseki while I opted for the lamb chops, which were the best I've had since coming to Singapore. If only there was a restaurant that served 'chops like these!
Aaron 07 Sep 2014

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01. SQ First Class: Singapore to Tokyo

Lights out! Our beds in the sky - perfect for a great rest on a redeye flight to recharge before hitting Tokyo at full speed with an 8 am arrival.
Aaron 07 Sep 2014

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01. SQ First Class: Singapore to Tokyo

We got awesome Ferragamo amenity kits - also a new offering on SQ - which were great. There was a male and female version, but both of us wanted the male bag as it was much nicer. It also includes a rather large (50ml?) bottle of cologne / perfume which was very handy after an overnight flight.
Aaron 07 Sep 2014

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01. SQ First Class: Singapore to Tokyo

Our next surprise - times two - came as we boarded the plane. First off, we got the brand new Boeing 777-300ER plane which features the latest First Class offering (only 3 in the entire SQ fleet). Secondly, we were the *only* passengers in First Class. 8 seats and 3 flight attendants, all to ourselves!
Aaron 07 Sep 2014

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01. SQ First Class: Singapore to Tokyo

We started off in The Private Room - Singapore Airline's private lounge for First Class passengers only. It was so exclusive and luxurious, with great service and an awesome selection of free food. Oh and who can forget - CHAMPAGNE!!!
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01. SQ First Class: Singapore to Tokyo

So baller
rachel 11 Apr 2015

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11. FOOD! Random other meals

@grunt72 - here is the menu, the restaurant name should be in the top-left. No idea how to read it so the best I can give you is this and that it is close to Tokyo Station. I'm sure if you ask someone in the area they'll be able to point you to it!
Aaron 01 Apr 2015

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11. FOOD! Random other meals

@grunt72 - the shabu shabu was on a small street about 5 minutes south-west of Tokyo Station. Super good quality and a great value - only 3,780 JPY / pax for all-you-can-eat and also includes drinks. Will try and look at old photos to get the name of the place or address for you.

I'm super hungry now thinking of this...
Aaron 01 Apr 2015

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06. Amazing Sushi @ Ootanino

@grunt72 - I think the price was about $300 SGD per pax for an extended omakase set and lots of sake & beer. If you have a local friend to call and ask for a reservation that would be your best bet - I don't think it is easy or even possible for foreigners to go alone, and believe booking is super hard even for locals.
Aaron 01 Apr 2015

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11. FOOD! Random other meals

Aaron, where's the wagyu shabu shabu buffet man? look real good :)
grunt72 01 Apr 2015

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06. Amazing Sushi @ Ootanino

Looks real good! Whats the price like? Heading to Tokyo for 3 weeks next mth
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11. FOOD! Random other meals

Our haul of goodies from the trip! Not sure how we fit all of that into the luggage
Aaron 10 Mar 2015

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12. SQ Suites: Tokyo to Singapore

The moment we had been waiting for - our double bed in the sky. Sadly we only have a few hours to try it out, but there is always next time (USA!)
Aaron 10 Mar 2015

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12. SQ Suites: Tokyo to Singapore

Xixi had the fruits and I had the ice cream, cheese, and chocolates. Sounds fair to me!
Aaron 10 Mar 2015

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12. SQ Suites: Tokyo to Singapore

Steak and lobster as the main course. Neither was very impressive, but
the setting and company more than made up for it
Aaron 10 Mar 2015

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12. SQ Suites: Tokyo to Singapore

They were VERY generous with the caviar - look at that serving!
Aaron 10 Mar 2015

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12. SQ Suites: Tokyo to Singapore

We decided to sit face-to-face in my seat to make the dining experience a bit more intimate. Truly a great way to enjoy an already fantastic meal 30,000 feet in the air.
Aaron 10 Mar 2015

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12. SQ Suites: Tokyo to Singapore

Satay appetizer to start off
Aaron 10 Mar 2015

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12. SQ Suites: Tokyo to Singapore

Free flow in the lounge to get us ready for the flight
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11. FOOD! Random other meals

Our favorite snacks from Japan - Shiroi Koibito. We searched high and low to finally buy these in Tokyo, until we arrived at the airport and realized we could get it easily there... will remember next time!
Aaron 08 Mar 2015

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