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Five Great Places for Vegetarians and Vegans in Kanazawa Kanazawa has a traditional feel, filled with geisha, tea districts and samurai streets, but the food scene has plenty of modern, alternative restauran ... 19-06-2019 21:50	Todoroki Valley: Tokyo’s Secret Escape Todoroki Valley is only a 20-minute train journey from central Tokyo, but is a world away from the city streets. With bamboo trees, secret shrines and ... 17-06-2019 21:52	Tokyo Events This Week: Free Yoga, Salsa on the Street and F Tokyo events for Monday, June 17 to Sunday, June 23, 2019 This week, celebrate International Yoga Day with a free yoga session, visit the Africa and T ... 16-06-2019 21:47	Tokyo Disneyland: How to get there and make the most of it In 1983, Tokyo Disney became the first Disney theme park to open outside of the United States. It is located alongside the Tokyo Disney Resort. Pick u ... 14-06-2019 21:21
5 Fun Ideas for a Rainy Day in Kyoto June marks the start of the rainy season throughout much of Japan. But unlike the sprawling metropolises of Tokyo and Osaka, Kyoto isnâ€™t crowded wit ... 13-06-2019 21:52	Mount Fuji: How to Climb Japan’s Most Famous Mountain Gazing down on Japan from atop its symbolic mountain is high on the bucket list for most visitors and residents alike, but at 3,766m it?s not the effo ... 13-06-2019 21:52	July 2019: Top Summer Events Around Japan Summertime is the best time for festival culture in Japan?from parades, to period costumes, to fireworksâ€¦and even human-powered flying machines! Ten ... 13-06-2019 21:52	Tips and Tricks for Buying Tickets to Universal Studios Japa Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is a dreamworld where Hogwarts can be spied from the lapping shores of Amity Bay as Jaws himself circles your boat. But ... 11-06-2019 21:54
Seven Souvenirs to Buy in Kanazawa If Kanazawa stole your heart like it did ours, you might want to bring something back to remember it by?but what" \|credit\| Choosing a souvenir for you ... 11-06-2019 21:54	Episode 5: Coding Out of the Cave Yan Fan and Kani Munidasa This week on the pod we sit down with Yan Fan and Kani Munidasa, the founders of Code Chrysalis. Yan and Kani take us throu ... 10-06-2019 21:57	Tokyo Events This Week: Fireflies, Philippine Expo and Tokyo Tokyo events for Monday, June 10 to Sunday, June 16, 2019 This week in Tokyo brings the annual Philippine food and culture expo at Yoyogi Park, the In ... 09-06-2019 21:51	Getting from Osaka to Hiroshima Osaka and Hiroshima are separated by a distance of fewer than 400 kilometers, or 250 miles. If traveling by train, Hiroshima can be a worthy day trip ... 07-06-2019 21:21
Riding the Hello Kitty Shinkansen Started as a collaboration between Hello Kitty creators Sanrio and JR West in 2018, the Hello Kitty Shinkansen is a single train set that plys the Hak ... 05-06-2019 21:59	A Winner Every Time: Eating, Drinking and Testing Your Luck Looking to get your junk food on in Tokyo" Don?t fancy a giant bowl of rice with that pork cutlet" Enter the humble kushikatsu. \|credit\| Fried meat, f ... 05-06-2019 21:58	“Stick Out Your Tongue in Secret” ? My Murakami- My latest short story pays homage to the genre of magical realism and Japanâ€™s bestselling novelist Haruki Murakami. Read the full story for free on ... 03-06-2019 21:44	Tokyo Events This Week: Torigoe Matsuri and Vietnam Festival Tokyo events for Monday, June 3 to Sunday, June 9, 2019 This week in Tokyo brings the rowdy Torigoe Festival, a Vietnam culture fest, art exhibitions, ... 02-06-2019 21:51
How to Sharpen a Knife to Razor Sharpness - Extremely Sharp, In this video, you will see how to get a knife to extreme sharpness using whetstones and leather compound stropping. See sharp pebbles store for all ... 02-06-2019 21:19	Micro Sushi Experience \| Tokyo's Smallest Meal ? ONLY in JAP Sushi may be Japan\'s most popular food. There are all kinds of sushi -- high end to cheap, high-tech conveyor belt sushi to supermarket and convenie ... 31-05-2019 21:42	Rainy season in Japan: Dates and what to expect Japan?s rainy season starts in early summer, between May and July, depending on the region. The period is called Tsuyu (also pronounced baiyu) which t ... 31-05-2019 21:21	Japan to Hong Kong: The Ultimate Short-Trip Destination With so many low-cost carriers (LCCs) popping up both in Japan and Hong Kong, flying between the two places has never been easier. Hong Kong is incre ... 30-05-2019 21:51
The 5-Step Guide to Being Vegetarian/Vegan in Tokyo No doubt you?ve realized being veggie in Tokyo is more than tricky, and going vegan is downright difficult, but things are a-changing, we promise. \|c ... 29-05-2019 21:53	Code Chrysalis: Reinventing Coding in Tokyo Move to Tokyo, become a coding czar and change your life forever?it?s a pie-in-the-sky dream, right" Not when you put Code Chrysalis into the mix. \|cr ... 28-05-2019 21:50	Nara, Japan: A Comprehensive Guide for 2019 Nara is a peaceful and welcoming city that boasts an impressive number of historically and culturally significant sites within its picturesque borders ... 28-05-2019 21:43	July 2019: 5 Tokyo Events Not to Miss July marks the start of summer festival season, so while festival mania wonâ€™t have hit fever pitch quite yet by then, weâ€™d say that July should be ... 28-05-2019 21:50
Quick Pick: Top 10 Airbnb Rentals around Tokyo Whether youâ€™re a dedicated bargain-hunter or not, accommodation is probably not where you want to be spending all your travel money. While there are ... 27-05-2019 21:48	Episode 4: Pokémon Branding, Sitcom Landing BJ Fox This week on the pod we sit down with comedian BJ Fox of Stand Up Tokyo and the NHK Sitcom â€˜Home Sweet Tokyoâ€™. BJ tells us how he landed ... 27-05-2019 21:48	Tokyo Events This Week: Comedy, Kayaking and Prison Culture Tokyo events for Monday, May 27 to Sunday, June 2, 2019 This week in Tokyo brings comedy shows, outdoor adventure, a prison exhibition, plus art, cult ... 26-05-2019 21:49	Sustainable Souvenir Shopping in Tokyo Souvenirs can be a special token from your trip and making them sustainable means that the positive effects reach the planet and the makers too. \|cred ... 25-05-2019 21:47
Narita Airport to Tokyo: How and best ways to get there The Narita Airport is Tokyo?s primary gateway for inbound and outbound international travel. You might be surprised to learn, however, that Narita Air ... 24-05-2019 21:21	Taking the Slow Route between Tokyo and Osaka Rapidly becoming one of the most popular routes among visitors to Japan, a Tokyo to Osaka trip offers the chance to see the country from two quite dif ... 24-05-2019 21:49	An Afternoon in Gotokuji: Cats, Cafes and Retro Sento Spend an afternoon with the famous lucky cats of Gotokuji and enjoy some delicious food along the way. \|credit\| Setagaya is a small bubble of laid-bac ... 24-05-2019 21:49	Sumo in Japan: When, Where & How To See Sumo Sumo is one of Japan?s most well-known sports, and a highly authentic Japanese cultural experience in and of itself. But few would-be travelers to Jap ... 21-05-2019 21:42
Tokyo Events This Week: Acrobatics and Roppongi Art Night Tokyo events for Monday, May 20 to Sunday, May 26, 2019 This week in Tokyo brings drink meet-ups, disco dancing, an all-day/all-night art festival, th ... 18-05-2019 21:52	Hiking in Hiroshima: Sandankyo Gorge If youâ€™re down in Hiroshima and have explored the city and history, head out to this stunning ravine for a hike you wonâ€™t forget. \|credit\| An hour ... 18-05-2019 21:53	Kinkaku-Ji: The temple of the Golden Pavilion Kinkaku-ji is the most well-known temple in Japan. Located in northwestern Kyoto on Japan?s main island of Honshu, Kinkaku-ji Temple is considered a U ... 17-05-2019 21:21	Japan’s Top Cities: Which Ones to Visit" Planning a trip around Japan involves some tough decisions when it comes to picking which cities to visit. Aside from Tokyo, there are three big citie ... 17-05-2019 21:48
Climbing Mount Fuji from Sea to Summit, in Photos Keen on seeing the top of Mount Fuji, but looking for something a little different to the usual climbing route" The Sea to Summit trail is a course th ... 16-05-2019 21:52	Festival of Lights: Top 6 Firefly Nights Around Tokyo Though itâ€™s still a bit too early for the major fireworks festivals, there are opportunities to see other lights in the sky: fireflies. Read on for ... 16-05-2019 21:52	Gold Leaf and Geisha: Top 10 Things to See in Kanazawa Quieter than Kyoto and offering a similar traditional feel, Kanazawa is quite literally a treasure trove of traditional Japanese experiences?and a nic ... 14-05-2019 21:53	Kind Travel: Explore These Alternatives to Owl Cafés in Toky Yeah, we get it. On your social media feed, youâ€™ve seen pictures of people petting cute owls and now you want one too. Over the last few years, owl ... 13-05-2019 21:53
Episode 3: Artists Without Borders Daniel Harris Rosen The Tokyo Cheapo Podcast is BACK after a sizable hiatus ? here with our third episode! This week, we sit down with â€˜the godfath ... 13-05-2019 21:53	Tokyo Events This Week: The Great Sanja Matsuri Tokyo events for Monday, May 13 to Sunday, May 19, 2019 Mark your calendars for Sanja Matsuri?a major Tokyo festival that comes around every other yea ... 12-05-2019 21:52	Permanent Residency in Japan The Monday after submitting my application for Permanent Residency in Japan, I started checking the mailbox. Yeah, I knew it was a bit soon. The woman ... 11-05-2019 21:53	Public holidays in Japan: dates and meaning Holidays in Japan are unique, spectacular occasions which visitors, as well as locals, can enjoy. However, they are also very busy times of the year s ... 10-05-2019 21:22
17 Top Tokyo Flea Markets for Bargain Hunting A cheapo?s paradise, Tokyo flea markets are awesome places for bargain-hunting. And there?s no shortage of them?you?ll find something happening in one ... 09-05-2019 21:56	Lavish Lunches: The Best Sets in Shibuya Forget the onigiri you grabbed on the way into town, try one of these delicious lunch sets in Shibuya which all come in at Â¥1,000 or under! \|credit\| ... 09-05-2019 21:56	Okinawa Food: 10 Unique Foods You Don’t Want to Miss It?s often said that Okinawan culture can be summed up by the word chanpuru. In the Okinawan language, it means ?something mixed.? Chanpuru is an etym ... 07-05-2019 21:43	Kombu Tsukudani (Simmered Kombu) ????? What do you do with the leftover kombu from making Japanese soup stock (dashi)" Make Kombu Tsukudani (Simmered Kombu) cooked in a sweet and savory sau ... 07-05-2019 21:51
20 Awe-Inspiring Quotes from Killing Commendatore by Haruki I recently read and reviewed Killing Commendatore for Books on Asia, a wonderful reference site that describes itself as a ?guide to finding quality b ... 06-05-2019 21:44	Tokyo Events This Week: Cultural Festivals, Tokyo Yamathon & Tokyo events for Monday, May 6 to Sunday, May 12, 2019 All tuckered out after the generous 10-day Golden Week holiday" Chill out with an outdoorsy riv ... 05-05-2019 21:54	Visiting Kiyomizu-dera temple in Kyoto Kyoto?s Kyomizu-dera Temple is one of the most celebrated of Japan?s numerous temples and shrines. The meaning of its name is literally translated ?Pu ... 03-05-2019 21:21