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Naked Japanese Guest post by Akita Ben Well, wish I could say I?ve been too busy enjoying life in Japan to write any updates, but that depends on whether you conside ... 21-03-2019 21:59	April 2019: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo Early spring is usually a bustling, eventful time, what with the many events and festivals dedicated to Japanâ€™s beloved, iconic cherry blossoms, whi ... 21-03-2019 21:59	Tokyo 2020: Why We Don’t Recommend Visiting Japan for Since Japan?s successful bid in 2013 to host the 2020 Summer Olympics, travel to Japan has ramped up ? big time. Even before that, however, Japan was ... 20-03-2019 21:52	5 Useless Kitchen Gadgets You Should Never Buy!!! Do not buy these kitchen gadgets! in this video, I show you 5 of the worst kitchen gadgets I made the mistake of buying. here are the gadgets in cas ... 20-03-2019 21:17
Why You Shouldn?t Visit Japan for the 2020 Summer Olympics i Since Japan?s successful bid in 2013 to host the 2020 Olympics, travel to Japan has ramped up ? big time. Even before that, however, Japan was fast be ... 19-03-2019 21:44	Kyoto Accommodation Guide: Hotels, Hostels and Traditional I Kyoto is the heart of traditional Japan, and when deciding on accommodation there, youâ€™ll be torn between hostels, hotels and the tempting ryokan. K ... 19-03-2019 21:52	11 Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Tokyo You can do almost anything on a rainy day in Tokyo as long as you have an umbrella. Put away that teruterubouzu (a Japanese rain-repelling charm) and ... 19-03-2019 21:52	A Double Bill of Excitement: Universal Studios Japan and Har \|credit\| In a move presumably aimed at thrillseekers, Universal Studios Japan (USJ) and Harukas 300, Japan?s biggest skyscraper, are working together ... 18-03-2019 21:53
Should You Buy a SIM Card in Japan" The ability to stay connected is one of the most common concerns for travelers, and how best to do that is a hot topic for those coming to Japan. Whil ... 18-03-2019 21:53	Splendor in the Grass: 10 Bamboo Forests to Explore in Tokyo Steadfast, tenacious and resilient, bamboo is the archetypal Eastern plant. No trip to Japan is complete without some time spent in, around or just ga ... 18-03-2019 21:53	Tokyo Events This Week: Golden Dragon Dance, Festival of Col Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tokyo events for Monday, March 18 to Sunday, March 24, 2019 This week puts on social m ... 17-03-2019 21:54	BBQ Chicken Finger-Lickin' Good Insanely tasty BBQ sauced chicken thighs, this recipe will teach you how to make your own homemade BBQ sauce and how to use that sauce to on some perf ... 17-03-2019 21:17
Matsushima Travel Guide: Zuiganji, Fukuurajima and Other Gem A short train ride out of the city of Sendai lies Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture. A small town on an island-dotted bay so beautiful that it rendered ... 16-03-2019 21:53	Autumn Colors: A Guide to Visiting Japan in Fall Autumn is a wonderful time to be in Japan. In my book, fall in Japan outshines spring (and cherry blossom season) for its many delights. For one, the ... 15-03-2019 21:45	25 Amazing Tokyo Sushi Restaurants For most travelers visiting Japan, a high-end sushi meal is on their culinary bucket list. It?s no surprise?eating sushi in Japan is on an entirely di ... 15-03-2019 21:45	Japan’s Best Gardens: Tokyo, Kyoto & Beyond Brilliant maple leaves on a blanket of moss, the murmur of a babbling brook, the moon and mountains as seen in an exactingly raked bed of white gravel ... 15-03-2019 21:45
Getting Around Japan: A Complete Guide to Train Travel Japan?s railway system, including its world-renowned shinkansen (bullet train), is famously clean, safe, modern, and efficient. But to a first-time vi ... 15-03-2019 21:45	Whisky in Japan: A Comprehensive Guide Japanese whisky (itâ€™s spelled whisky, not whiskey, in Japan) no longer needs an introduction. While Japan was traditionally best known for its sake ... 15-03-2019 21:45	Shochu 101: An Introduction To Shochu In today?s Japan Travel Q&A we answer a question about shochu from Annika in Sweden: â€œIs shochu Japanese vodka"? Donâ€™t feel like watching a video" ... 15-03-2019 21:45	15 Things to Do in Tokyo: A Curated List for 2019 You could spend a lifetime getting to know a megalopolis like Tokyo, and there are so many things you could do when you?re on holiday here. But you mi ... 15-03-2019 21:45
Cherry Blossom Season: Our Guide to Spring Travel in Japan If you?ve ever thought about visiting Japan, you?re probably familiar with the advice that you should ?go for cherry blossom season.? The annual bloom ... 15-03-2019 21:45	Exploring Tsukiji Outer Market The streets are narrow and full of people. Cardboard produce boxes line the aisles, overflowing with tall leeks, sturdy root vegetables, brightly colo ... 15-03-2019 21:21	Shin-Okubo: Exploring Tokyo?s Biggest Koreatown Just five minutes from tourist mecca Shinjuku, Shin-Okubo (Tokyoâ€™s Koreatown) has a vibe unlike anywhere else in Tokyo. Want to experience a totally ... 14-03-2019 21:49	Step into the Shadows with the Real Ninja VR Experience in E \|credit\| With Japan?s population in steady decline, ninja masters are looking to foreign shores for new students. Are you up to the challenge" Ancient ... 14-03-2019 21:49
How to Join a Cherry Blossom Viewing Party?Even If You Don?t If youâ€™re visiting Tokyo during the hanami (cherry blossom viewing) season, the sight of big groups of colleagues or friends gathering on blue tarps ... 13-03-2019 21:52	Ashikaga Flower Park Travel Guide The Ashikaga Flower Park first opened in 1968 under the name ?Hayakawa Farm.? In 1997, it was relocated and now spans 94,000 square meters (23 acres). ... 13-03-2019 21:21	Spring Escapes: Top Day Trips from Tokyo Spring might just be the worst time to spend in a busy city. To help you escape, we have the best spring day trips from Tokyo for all the seasonal tre ... 13-03-2019 21:52	Useful vocabulary for train travel in Japan Many people who visit Japan are unfamiliar with transportation by train. Most foreign travelers are not fluent in the Japanese language. These two fac ... 13-03-2019 21:21
The Know-Before-You-Go Guide to Tokyo DisneySea Bringing in crowds since 2001, Tokyo DisneySea is the only Disney theme park of its kind in the world, with a focus on nautical adventures. Whether yo ... 13-03-2019 21:52	The New Japan tourist eVisa: Available from 2020 Travelers heading to Japan will no longer need to queue at a Japanese embassy or consulate to apply for a visa for Japan. The new tourist eVisa for Ja ... 13-03-2019 21:21	Meguro River?Tokyo?s Most Stunning Cherry Blossom Transforma Every year, for just over a week, Meguro?s usually sleepy river banks become a hive of activity, as one of Tokyo?s most magical spots to see the annua ... 13-03-2019 21:52	Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics guide In 1964, Tokyo became the first ever Asian city to host the Olympic Games and it was a triumph which propelled Japan into the modern era. Fifty-six ye ... 13-03-2019 21:21
Where to Stay in Asakusa: The Super Guide You canâ€™t stay here, but you can certainly enjoy a stroll around the temple premises. Asakusa is one of the most popular places for tourists to stay ... 13-03-2019 21:52	Sail the Ocean Blue: Traveling with the Japan Ferry Pass 21 For savvy travelers, the Japan Rail Pass has long been the holy grail of getting around Japan. But what if I told you that you could shift your journ ... 12-03-2019 21:53	Yozakura: Night-time Cherry Blossom Viewing in Tokyo Cherry blossom looks great against a blue sky, but why let nightfall put a stop to your floral-appreciation" Here are some of the best places to see s ... 12-03-2019 21:53	Tokyo Events This Week: I Love Ireland Festival and St. Patr Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tokyo events for Monday, March 11 to Sunday, March 17, 2019 This week brings our popul ... 10-03-2019 21:52
3 Easy Sushi Sauce Recipes For Cooking Sushi at Home 3 simple sauces to make your life easy when making sushi at home. Squeeze sauce bottles: spicy mayo: - 250g kewpie m ... 10-03-2019 21:18	Highway Rest Area Food Challenge ? ONLY in JAPAN Japanese Highway Service Areas or Rest Stops are quite amazing and in this episode we?ll look at one of them that has a food challenge! Tomobe SA in I ... 08-03-2019 21:43	Living the Samurai Spirit in Fukushima Fukushima Prefecture, sadly, does not exactly evoke the most romantic images of Japan with most visitors to the country. However, the involuntary rebr ... 06-03-2019 21:50	JR West Passes: Quick Guide to Types and Trips When youâ€™re looking for discount rail tickets for your travels around Japan, the first thing youâ€™ll encounter is the JR Pass, which costs a packet ... 06-03-2019 21:50
Bold and Beautiful: Exploring Tohoku?s Rugged Pacific Coast Tohoku, the northern part of Japan?s main island Honshu, is well known for beautiful onsen, some of Japan?s best sake and traditional parades and fest ... 06-03-2019 21:50	Where to Eat Kaga Ryori, the Regional Cuisine of Kanazawa If you spend any time in Japan you?ll rapidly realize that each region has its own local delicacies. In Osaka you should try the takoyaki (fried batte ... 06-03-2019 21:50	Kyoto Imperial Palace The Kyoto Imperial Palace (????, Ky?to Gosho), was the official imperial family residence until 1869 when the capital of Japan was moved from Kyoto to ... 05-03-2019 21:19	The Importance of Cherry Blossoms in Japan in the 21st Centu I?ve already explained the significance of cherry blossoms (or sakura as they?re known in Japan) and how they represent the impermanence and fragility ... 04-03-2019 21:43
Tokyo Events This Week: Mt. Takao Fire Festival, Local Food Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tokyo events for Monday, March 4 to Sunday, March 10, 2019 This week brings a regional ... 04-03-2019 21:52	A Cheapo Museum Crawl of Kanazawa So you?ve been to the Museum of Contemporary Art, ambled round the teahouse districts and soaked up the beauty of Kenrokuen. If you?ve also exhausted ... 04-03-2019 21:52	Kinosaki Onsen: Japan?s Favorite Hot Spring Town Kinosaki Onsen in Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture is perhaps Japan?s most picturesque onsen town. With lazy riverside walks, seven hot springs within walkin ... 04-03-2019 21:52	Makesushi Channel Answering Youtube Comments Thank you to everyone who asked these questions on the youtube post in the community section: Ther ... 03-03-2019 21:17
Getting Japanese Permanent Residency After Japan?s lukewarm reception to my halfhearted proposal of becoming a Japanese citizen, I decided to re-think the whole bothersome project. Would ... 03-03-2019 21:48	Japanese Wagyu Beef Story (from Farm to Table) ? ONLY in JAP Wagyu Beef in Japan is the juiciest, most delicious steak you may ever eat, but how" What\'s the secret" How does Japan grade each wagyu" What\'s the ... 03-03-2019 21:42	Visit Komoro for Soba, Onsen and Castle Remains away from th If you?re in the mountains of central Honshu and looking for a lovely day away from the crowds, Komoro in Nagano Prefecture is a great bet. All its ma ... 28-02-2019 21:49	Demons and Day Trips: Top Ten Things to Do in Hokkaido Mixing the best of Japan?s natural beauty with its creative hand, old legends and flair for food and drink, Hokkaido is the vacation you never knew yo ... 28-02-2019 21:49
Tokyo’s Best Spring Art Exhibitions Tokyoâ€™s art scene is a thriving hub of local and international exhibitions and this spring is no exception. \|credit\| 1. Kawanabe Kyosai: Nothing Esc ... 27-02-2019 21:50	A Guide to Ryokan in Japan: What to Expect, Booking and Etiq What is a ryokan" The official translation for ryokan is a ?Japanese-style inn?. Originally, they were mainly located along the ancient road that con ... 27-02-2019 21:50	In Japan" Trying to Smash" GGB?s Got Your Back Recently launched Gaijin Gaming Brothers is a site that aims to provide English speakers in Japan with information about Super Smash Brothers events a ... 27-02-2019 21:50	Nasty Women Unite: IWD 2019 in Tokyo Feminists of Tokyo: March 8th is just around the corner and Tokyo has all the events to celebrate, educate and inspire. \|credit\| Recognized globally ... 27-02-2019 21:50
Tokyo After Dark: A Guide to Seeing the City Come to Life During the day Tokyo is awash with tourists milling about the streets with a seemingly infinite amount of time to spend. But under the cloak of darkne ... 27-02-2019 21:50	4 Japan Theme Parks That Will Take You Back to the Edo Perio Youâ€™ve heard of Disneyland, Universal Studios Japan, and Fuji-Q Highland. But considering that Japan has a truly rich traditional and cultural herit ... 27-02-2019 21:50	Which Maid Cafe Is For You" Maid cafes are themed restaurants where waitresses dress as maids and address their customers as â€œmasterâ€ and â€œmistressâ€. It may sound kinky, ... 26-02-2019 21:49	Yakushima ... 26-02-2019 21:49
Tonyu Nabe Tonyu is soy milk and nabe means hot pot, so here we have a delicious and nutritious, sweet, rounded, and delicate in flavour, soothing winter soup. I ... 26-02-2019 21:49	Yakisoba Yakisoba is super popular in Japan and in the west, thanks in part to cheap and nasty instant noodles which taste great but have all the nutritional v ... 26-02-2019 21:49	VIDEO: Rainy Season Just a little video I made while walking around my neighborhood during rainy season in June. The terraced rice fields are called, tanada ?? in Japanes ... 26-02-2019 21:49	Wagyu Tataki This is Japanese roast beef, served rare in a delicious Asian marinade. I was surprised how inexpensive Wagyu was on sale in Sydney for at my local Ja ... 26-02-2019 21:49
Iri dofu Iri means to fry and dofu is tofu. This is normally served as a simple side dish to other main courses and consists of tofu stri fried with other vege ... 26-02-2019 21:49	Top 10 Attractions on Awaji Island Tucked away in the Japanese countryside rests an island overflowing with historical landmarks and cultural gems. This place is called Awaji Island, an ... 26-02-2019 21:49	Tottori Sand Dunes ???? Last weekend, my homestay family took me to the Tottori Sand Dunes. Stretching ten miles and soaring over a hundred and sixty feet, the sand dunes are ... 26-02-2019 21:49	Niku Udon Hereâ€™s another tasty udon recipe which takes the humble udon and spices things up with a hearty soup including pork and spring onions. I like to coo ... 26-02-2019 21:49
VIDEO: The Beat of Japan Hereâ€™s a little peak of Japan. Shot mostly in Osaka and Tokyo at night. Enjoy. ... 26-02-2019 21:49	Z?ni Traditionally, this Japanese soup containing mochi rice cakes is made on New Yearâ€™s day and eaten on 3 consecutive days. There are 2 main varieties ... 26-02-2019 21:49	VIDEO: Koshien High School Baseball Tournament. I filmed, Tomohiro Anraku, the 16-year-old pitching phenom out of Ehime, Japan, who was made famous after hurling 772 pitches over 5 games in 9 days i ... 26-02-2019 21:49	Renkon Hasami Yaki Renkon means lotus root in English, and is a great source of vitamins and minerals. They are deliciously crunchy, with a slightly sweet after taste â€ ... 26-02-2019 21:49
VIDEO: Awaji Island, my home on the JET Program Some scenes from around Awaji Island, where I lived while on the JET Program. ... 26-02-2019 21:49	Izumo Taisha, Matsue Castle, and Adachi Museum of Art In June, the couple that teach me Japanese invited me to join them on a trip Izumo Grand Taisha, the oldest shrine in all of Japan. Few foreigners ven ... 26-02-2019 21:49	Japanese Croquette This is a fast and simple recipe for the delicious Japanese korokke â€“ a croquette made of meat and vegetables. Theyâ€™re great for lunch boxes, as p ... 26-02-2019 21:49	Chinese Corn Soup This fluffy and delicious soup is created from a home made chicken stock recipe outlined below. If you chose to use packaged Chinese chicken stock, no ... 26-02-2019 21:49
VIDEO: A Year in Japan Hereâ€™s a quick look at some of the cool places I saw. This video definitely has more of a traditional feel to it, compared to the previous video I p ... 26-02-2019 21:49	Hokkaido Winter Market & Street Food Experience ? ONLY in JA Hokkaido in the winter is cold and if you go to the very north coast along the Sea of Okhotsk, you\'ll find Abashiri (???) 260km / 165mi north of Sapp ... 25-02-2019 21:45	Tokyo Events This Week: Early Blossoms and Girls’ Day Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tokyo events for Monday, February 25 to Sunday, March 3, 2019 Spring is in the air! Ch ... 25-02-2019 21:52	Pressed Sushi 3 Ways - Sushi Time! Sushi cooking idea, a new style of sushi pressed sushi with provocative high reaching nori walls. This video will show you how to make 3 different fi ... 23-02-2019 21:18
Visiting Chureito Pagoda: Travel guide What is a pagoda" It is a towerlike, tiered structure traditionally associated with Buddhist temple complexes. Pagodas are common sights throughout ea ... 22-02-2019 21:21	Soy Sauce For Sushi (Sushi Making Secrets) Here is something you probably didn\'t know about the soy sauce in good sushi restaurants and why it tastes better. learn how to make your soy sauce ... 21-02-2019 21:17	Japanese Drive-Thru Sushi & Ramen Experience ? ONLY in JAPAN Japan is a country of convenience, and if you have a car, you\'ll find loads of restaurants outside the cities offering drive thru service. What\'s u ... 21-02-2019 21:42	Finding Affordable Hotels near Tokyo Disneyland While the park itself can be pricey, there are plenty of cheap(ish) hotels and other types of accommodation near Tokyo Disneyland, with budget beds on ... 21-02-2019 21:50
How to Hanami, with a Twist: Unique Ways to Enjoy Cherry Blo While hanami literally means flower viewing, this term is almost always associated with sakura, or cherry blossoms, and often involves admiring them i ... 20-02-2019 21:51	Experiments And Amazing Life Hacks/Tricks This video was meant for a different channel of mine, but I\'m having an issue with said channel so I\'m posting it here since I don\'t want the work ... 19-02-2019 21:18	King Crab Sushi Hand Roll (Temaki) With Spicy Butter Sauce Delicious hand-rolled sushi filled with tasty king crab legs covered in tasty spicy butter sauce. sushi hand roll holding rack: ... 19-02-2019 21:18	Small Announcement this is the experiments video I was talking about, you can watch it now before its released publically: these are my o ... 19-02-2019 21:18
Tokyo Events This Week: Roast Battles and Pub Quizzes Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tokyo events for Monday, February 18 to Sunday, February 24, 2019 This week brings a m ... 17-02-2019 21:53	Conveyor Belt Sushi in Japan ???? Enjoy fresh and delicious sushi without breaking the wallet at conveyer belt sushi (sushi boat) restaurants in Japan. Our family loves eating sushi, ... 17-02-2019 21:53	Robot Restaurant: Tokyo’s most surreal experience Japan is known for always being at the forefront of technology. The metropolis of Tokyo is a buzzing hive of innovation, often referred to as the ?neo ... 15-02-2019 21:21	Organic and Free-range Options for Buying Meat, Eggs and Dai Japanese people love animals, right" The country has a booming pet industry and Tokyoites can be seen pushing dogs with ribbons in their fur in stroll ... 15-02-2019 21:50
Eating with the Seasons: 8 Japanese Spring Foods to Try Nicer weather is right around the corner, and with it comes a unique list of Japanese spring foods. If youâ€™re looking to eat seasonally in Japan, th ... 14-02-2019 21:48	Unintentionally Retro: Old Technology Japan Can’t Get It?s got a reputation for being a nation of innovation, but spend a little time here and you?ll realize Japan is a country that can?t move on, tech-wi ... 14-02-2019 21:48	Tokyo Ryokan: Experience Japanese Hospitality Without Leavin \|credit\| Ryokan, Japan?s traditional guesthouses, are the perfect places to soak up Japanese culture. The only problem" They?re often way out in the c ... 14-02-2019 21:48	2019 Japan Cherry Blossom Season Forecast The intial 2019 Japan cherry blossom forecast is out! Take a look at start and full bloom dates for major cities across Japan. The Japan archipelago ... 13-02-2019 21:54
Capsule Hotels: Minimalist, Budget-Friendly Accommodation Itâ€™s past midnight, and you just missed the last train. A hotel is out of the question, much too pricey, but you definitely want more privacy than a ... 12-02-2019 21:49	Yaezakura: Late-Blooming Cherry Trees in Tokyo One important thing to know about cherry blossoms is that there are several kinds. The most common and iconic type is the five-petaled Somei Yoshino, ... 12-02-2019 21:49	Blue Hot Spring of Hell, Umi-jigoku in Beppu The most popular tourist attraction in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, is the â€œHell Tourâ€ ?Jigoku Meguri, ?????. There are 8 jigoku hot springs, all with ... 11-02-2019 21:51	Tokyo Events This Week: Chinese New Year Celebrations Contin Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tokyo events for Monday, February 11 to Sunday, February 17, 2019 Chinese New Year cel ... 11-02-2019 21:51