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Forbes has put together a list of Japan’s 10 Most Popular Tourist Attractions and a companion slide show with some great images. According to Forbes, “When foreigners go to Japan, Tokyo tops their list of places to see. Seven of…
The Japan Craft Beer Association is hosting the 11th annual Great Beer Festival. What will you find there? Why, beer, and lots of it! For Y4,800 (Y4,300 in advance) you can sample 1.7 ounce portions of 120 different micro brewed…
The Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum is holding an exhibition titled “World renowned Japanese table ware; OLD NORITAKE and Nostalgic Ceramics” which should prove to be a great compliment to the venue itself. The Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum is…
The other day while visiting a shrine in the Kagurazaka area of Tokyo I ran across the adorable sign below that illustrates the correct way to pay your respects, or say a prayer, at a shrine. The sign gives you…
Between the Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace you will find the ultra modern Marunouchi District of Tokyo. The shining Shin-Marunouchi Building is the newest building on the block and is one of the largest shopping and dining complexes in…
Udon is a thick wheat based noodle that is served in a variety of different ways at Hanamaru Udon (English on signs read ‘Manmaru’), a fast food Udon chain that operates 187 restaurants throughout Japan and serves over 2.5 millions…
Tokyo landmarks are turning pink in honor of breast cancer awareness month. As a woman, and as someone who lost a dear friend to the disease this summer, I am proud to share with you what Tokyo is doing to…
How green are the Japanese? In terms of being eco-conscious the residents of Japan are right up there but in terms of actually doing something about it they face the same challenges as many other countries. The Japan Times asks…
Yakiniku is a meat lovers dream dinner! Yakiniku translates to “grilled meat” and that’s exactly what it is. When you arrive at a Yakiniku restaurant you will notice that all of the tables have a grill in the center –…
If you were asked to pick a color associated with Tokyo, what color would that be? I think the first colors that come to mind for most people would be red and black but the city offers a veritable rainbow,…
The Tori no Ichi fair has been held each November on the days of the rooster since 1630 when people came to pray for heath and good harvests by dedicating a rooster to the local deity. The event takes place…
A 1,000 mile overland race, La Festa Mille Miglia, will kick off from Harajuku on October 11th and traverse through Tokyo, Fukushima, Tochigi and Kanagawa prefectures before finishing in Yokohama on the 14th. One hundred and sixteen classic cars will…
Yesterday, 65 miles northeast of Tokyo, Danica Patrick made history when she became the first woman to win an IndyCar Race. Congratulations Danica! She was racing in the Bridgestone Indy Japan 300 Mile at the Twin Ring Motegi in in…
Today is the first article in the 23 part Wednesday’s Ward series where I will be provide a little bit of history and some of the things to do and see in each of the wards, or neighborhoods, of Tokyo. …
“Enjoy and Experience the unique Japanese Culture” is the tagline for Yokoso Japan’s Japan Weeks 2009 promotion. Running from January 20 through February 28, 2009, the theme for this promotion is hands on experiences and shopping. Nearly one-quarter of the…
Absolut Icebar Tokyo is the first permanent icebar in Japan and when it opened in February of 2006 it was the first Abbsolut Icebar outside of Europe. Everything in the bar from the walls to the bar itself, the tables…
Kamakura is an ancient city that was established in 1192, located about 60 minutes by train from Tokyo, and is a seaside town home to great scenic beauty and many historical sites that are well worth a visit. While it…
If you were asked to pick a color associated with Tokyo, what color would that be? I think the first colors that come to mind for most people would be red and black but the city offers a veritable rainbow,…
Have you even wondered what Japan was like during the time of the post WWII occupation? Many of us are very familiar with the Japan boom of the 80’s and the bust that followed in the 90’s but most of…
The Kinoshita Circus has erected the big top in a suburb of Tokyo and will be putting on their version of the Greatest Show on Earth through August 27th. Some of the highlights from this 10 act circus include: A…