Travel Tips
Golden Week holidays of Japan fell on the week from 29th April until 6th May this year 2012. This is the longest bank holidays in Japan as 4 public holidays fall on the same week and all travel destinations in Japan were packed with local Japanese who were taking long leave for a getaway domestically. All Japan travel guides will advice foreign travelers to avoid visiting Japan during this period due to huge crowds and high demand in all tourists spots, stations and hotels. Having said that, if you are keen on people looking, like me, you will find a lot of local faces to admire. But be prepared to spend unnecessary time waiting in long queue at various hot tourist spots.
If you wish to know how crowded it was at shopping streets in Harajuku, Shibuya of Tokyo on Saturday of Golden Week, here are some photos that I captured recently there in person…
Harajuku (原宿) is an area of Shibuya (渋谷), in between Shinjuku and Shibuya train station. It is famous for its 2 shopping streets, Omotesando and Takeshita Streets. Both are next to the Harajuku train station and are flooded with many trendy shops, street fashion boutiques includes domestic and international brand names such as Nike, H&M and more.
Look at the crowds!
While Takeshita street is a pedetrian shopping street, Omotesando is a vehicle road with 1 km long shopping outlets lining up along both sides, similar to what we can see in Avenue de Champs-Elysees of Paris.
This is Takeshita Street, a teenage shopping streets and centre of local teenage fashion and culture.
Love people watching? Here you’ve got plenty of them.
It started to rain in the afternoon and we had an equally magnificent scene to capture. Look at the umbrella sea below!
Click the above image to view in full size and be amazed by the sea of colourful umbrellas in the rain.
This is what we meant by huge crowds and people packed Golden Week of Japan! Enjoy! 
– Travel Feeder, your ultimate travel photo guide to Japan.
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The only thing better than actually going to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, is telling the kids the surprise. Everyone deserves to visit at least once in their life because it really is the place where dreams come true. There is so much to do that you will probably have to come back again for the bits you miss.
Divided into six parks; Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, it is recommended you spend at least two days in each.
Beyond the parks are beauty spas, golf courses, and horse riding trails, a state of the art sports complex and two night-time entertainment areas. Not forgetting the 20 different resort hotels which could be a holiday experience on their own.
The sheer size and depth of the Disney experience is staggering. You might wonder how you will ever get to see it all but don’t worry, Disney has it all worked out for you from airport transfers, meals, transport and Florida holiday planning the only decision you will have to make is what order to do everything in.
Tickets
Walt Disney World Resort takes care of every detail for you. The tickets have been designed especially for guests from the UK and are ultimately flexible to suit your needs. There are two types of pass available one aimed at people staying for between two and three weeks and the other for those wanting to stay for five to seven days. Also, don’t forget to take advantage of Disney’s FASTPASS system which tells you when to come back to a ride rather than wasting time queuing.
Magic Kingdom Park
This is the quintessential Disney experience where fantasy comes to life. The park is designed like a wheel of a bike with Cinderella’s Castle at the centre. Roads lead away to the six other areas, all full of adventure offering the chance to meet your favourite Disney characters.
Epcot
Twice the size as the Magic Kingdom, Epcot is divided into two areas; Future World and World Showcase. See what Nemo has been getting up to since the movie, become a secret agent, shoot into space or fly like a bird above California then travel to 11 different countries around the world. It’s a mixture of high-tech, fantasy, fun and cultural diversity.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Here you are offered the chance to see the magic of Hollywood and Disney combined. Expect to see live stunt displays, dazzling Broadway style shows and a few Disney character stage performances. There is also the opportunity to experience the excitement of the Aerosmith roller coaster and the scary Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Here, you have the chance to get up close and personal with some of the beautiful and exotic animals in seven different lands from around the world, then travel back in time to save the last dinosaur and climb Mount Everest, but beware of the legendary Yeti.
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park
This experience is truly unique as you splash around the winter wonderland while basking in the Florida sunshine. With lots to do for the whole family it’s an ideal place to relax and work on your suntan.
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
This time the water world is set in a tropical paradise with fun for everyone. While the day away floating through cool caves, snorkelling with real sharks and making a splash on the water roller coaster.
Hotels
The 20 Walt Disney World Resort hotels, all with a unique theme, are divided into four categories: value; moderate; deluxe; and deluxe villa. All have special guest benefits on shopping, discounts and moderate and deluxe properties have access to special viewing areas for the end of day firework displays.
Overall the Disney holiday experience is breath-taking; from the size of the rides, to the variety of experiences and the quality of service. Every detail is taken care of and is an experience that kids of all ages will never forget. – Travel Feeder, your ultimate travel photo guide.
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