SINGAPORE, Sept 3 ― Ever wanted to be a trained assassin? Check out ninja training in Tokyo, Japan, for a unique holiday experience. It promises to be an exciting journey as you discover the rigours of being a ninja and the code of ethics ninjas have to imbibe.

If you’re hoping to do something new or exhilarating on your next overseas trip, get inspired by Toggle’s TravelSSBD (Same, Same But Different), which encourages you to tread a different tourist path.

Hosted by 987FM DJ Sonia Chew, the show takes you to Tokyo in its first episode.

For the freshest catch of the day, she heads to the seafood section at the vibrant open-air Ameyoko Market in Ueno. Here you can buy all sorts of seafood, from octopus tentacles and king crabs to an astounding variety of shell fish.

Also, find out what life is like on the other side of the sushi counter. Watch expert chefs teach Sonia to create the perfect sushi roll.

Become a ninja for a day and gain insights into what these covert agents wore. — TODAY pic
Become a ninja for a day and gain insights into what these covert agents wore. — TODAY pic

If you are psyched to go to Tokyo after catching the show, AirAsia now flies there from Singapore via Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok from S$219 (RM652).

You can also fly to Sapporo in Hokkaido via the Fly-Thru service where your baggage is checked through to your final destination. This means there is no need to collect your bags while you’re in transit at either the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA2) or Don Muang Airport.

And for the cost of an economy ticket on a full-service airline, you can opt for AirAsia’s Premium Flatbed, which is super comfortable and just the thing you need for flying longer hours.

AirAsia’s flatbed fare comes with 40kg baggage allowance, the freedom to choose your seat and the flexibility to change your flight date and time, up to two hours before departure. You also enjoy priority check-in and boarding as well as baggage handling. What’s more, from just S$5, you can indulge in Japanese delicacies onboard such as Teriyaki Chicken and Sausage/Egg Onigiri with T&Co Green Tea.

Pre-book your meal and enjoy a 20-per-cent discount and a 350ml complimentary bottle of mineral water. ― Today