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The new Mickey Mouse Shinkansen bullet train in Kyushu Mickey Mouse is popular the world over and JR have taken note with the revealing of a new themed series 800 bullet train service inspired by the Disne ... 25-04-2019 21:22	Cheap Opera and Ballet Tickets in Tokyo Opera is typically regarded as a Western art form, but the Japanese are quite fond of it. Japan?s only opera house is located in, you guessed it, Toky ... 24-04-2019 21:56	The Best Destinations to Travel to in April Â Â Â The post The Best Destinations to Travel to in April appeared first on The Blonde Abroad. ... 24-04-2019 21:20	Other than Rugby: Tackling the Basics of a Trip to Japan Visiting Japan for the sportsball this autumn and not sure where to start" Hereâ€™s everything you need to know to enjoy your travels, from drinking t ... 24-04-2019 21:56
Japanese Mango sold for $5000 - but WHY" ? ONLY in JAPA Japan is famous for it\'s luxury fruits sold at auction for ridiculous prices! But where does that value come from" Is it all a marketing stunt, or do ... 23-04-2019 21:45	Toshio Suzuki and Ghibli Exhibition: Feel The Powerful Magic Any talk about Studio Ghibli will bring to mind the legendary Hayao Miyazaki or Isao Takahata, but perhaps some fans may be less familiar with Toshio ... 22-04-2019 21:55	Tokyo Events This Week: Food & Culture Festivals and Tr Tokyo events for Monday, April 22 to Sunday, April 28, 2019 A good week for festival dining at various food events around Tokyo. Traditional ceremonie ... 22-04-2019 21:55	Behind The Scenes - How to Make Sushi Channel This is a little of a raw video showing some behind the scenes and a little about the video equipment I used to make my youtube cooking show. things ... 20-04-2019 21:19
Okinawa travel guide Okinawa Prefecture consists of more than 150 distinct islands, all of which lie 400 miles from mainland Japan. This sets Okinawa apart as a world unto ... 19-04-2019 21:21	Heaven on a Stick: The What and Where of Yakitori Don?t know your gizzards from your tail" You?ve come to the right place. Whether it?s a full-blown feast or an occasional snack between rounds of drin ... 19-04-2019 21:52	Online Shopping for Pre-loved Fashion in Japan Japan, without a doubt, is one of the most fashionable places you can find yourself. Keeping up with the Japanese in terms of fashion can put a dent i ... 19-04-2019 21:52	May 2019: Top Cheapo Events Around Japan May is certainly busy in Japan, with a whole flurry of festivals just in the first weekend for Golden Week! Aoi Festival, Kyoto Wherever you are in Ja ... 18-04-2019 22:02
Kyoto Street Food Markets: Where to Find Favorite Japanese T Kyoto is known more for its shrines and temples than its street food, but where you do find it, know that it?s the best. Here?s a list of places not-t ... 18-04-2019 22:02	Go Beyond Tokyo?s Guidebook Weirdness to Find the Truly Uniq From robot restaurants to strange cafes and outlandish fashion, the adjective ?weird? has long been synonymous with Japan?s capital. Although trying o ... 17-04-2019 21:58	Fuji Excursion: New direct train from Shinjuku to Mount Fuji Mount Fuji is a breathtaking destination which is right at the top of many visitors? bucket lists. It offers sensational views which have inspired Jap ... 17-04-2019 21:21	Podcast REBOOT: Ep1 “Coffee Beans and Slick Machines&# Alvin Cheung The Tokyo Cheapo Podcast is BACK after a sizable hiatus. In our pilot episode, weâ€™re joined by Alvin Cheung of ABC Coffee, Hapnick, an ... 15-04-2019 21:59
May 2019: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo After a long winter and bouts of rain, itâ€™s finally beginning to feel like spring. June will be rainy and uncomfortably humid, so why not enjoy the ... 14-04-2019 21:54	Tokyo Events This Week: Yabusame, Earth Day & the New G Tokyo events for Monday, April 15 to Sunday, April 21, 2019 An event for every taste: this week puts on flower festivals, food and drink events, art e ... 14-04-2019 21:54	Nakasendo Trail Travel Guide Woodland birds call to one another as you ascend the mountain trail â€“ flat stones like cobblestones in the rich earth. Trees that appear too narrow ... 12-04-2019 21:22	Premium Japanese Green Tea Giveaway (US only) (Closed) Win a set of premium Japanese green tea from the award-winning Japanese Green Tea Company today! Springtime is officially here. Are you ready to bri ... 11-04-2019 21:54
Exploring Mori Building Digital Art Museum: A Multi-Sensory The digital art collective teamLab?an interdisciplinary group consisting of artists, scientists, and more?has had multiple exhibitions around and beyo ... 11-04-2019 21:54	Dinosaurs, Temples and Tea in Fukui Fukui city is all too often just a jumping off point for visitors to Eiheiji Temple, but the town, in Fukui Prefecture on the Sea of Japan, is worth a ... 10-04-2019 21:58	Party Like an Edokko: Tokyo Festivals in May 2019 \|credit\| The shitamachi (the eastern parts of Tokyo where the non-samurai population flourished in Edo times) is a cheapo?s paradise for many reasons. ... 10-04-2019 21:58	Tokyo Metropolitan Central Library: Free Workspace, Fast Wif The Tokyo Metropolitan Central Library is a wonderfully quiet place to hide out and read or work. The library has ample seating space, free wifi, an e ... 10-04-2019 21:58
After the Cherry Blossom: Flower-Viewing in Japan Cherry blossom season is a huge draw for tourists in Japan every year, but their sheer popularity and the resulting crowds can be off-putting. Ther ... 09-04-2019 21:47	See the Monks at Eiheiji Zen Temple in Fukui Nestling a thick mountainside forest with Buddhist monks silently passing by, Eiheiji Temple is a quintessential Japanese experience. The sense of cal ... 09-04-2019 21:55	Sushi Cake Salmon sushi cake made by Chef Devaux This video will show you how to make a delicious salmon sushi cake. ingredients: - cooked and seasoned sushi ... 08-04-2019 21:18	Living the DREAM Working in Japan! In this episode, Ben, from Lincoln Nebraska gives us a look into his all Japanese work environment. Ben has been fluent in the language since he was a ... 08-04-2019 21:46
Tokyo Events This Week: Art Exhibitions, Dog Festival & Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tokyo events for Monday, April 8 to Sunday, April 14, 2019 Lots of creative music and ... 07-04-2019 21:52	Ultimate Osaka Accommodation Guide Osaka needs more than a day trip to make the most of its neon charm, so if youâ€™re keen to sample the nightlife and spend the night, where do you sta ... 07-04-2019 21:52	Kyoto Ramen Town Eating Adventure \| Ichijoji ? ONLY in JAPAN In Japan, there is no food more beloved than ramen, and there\'s no town more ramen crazy than Kyoto\'s Ichijoji neighborhood. It\'s considered the mo ... 06-04-2019 21:43	What Being a Foreign Musician in Japan is Like! In this episode, Robert Taira Wilson talks about the music scene in Japan. Subscribe here! Follow us on Twitter ... 06-04-2019 21:43
Top Diving Sites in Japan Japan might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of breath-taking marine life. But if you don?t get under water in the Land of the ... 05-04-2019 21:52	Yakushima Adventures: From Ghibli Hikes to Seaside Hot Sprin Yakushima is known for hikes, hikes and more hikes, but the island has plenty more to offer, from nesting turtles to magical escapes. \|credit\| Known f ... 05-04-2019 21:52	Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay The Olympic flame is an international symbol of peace and hope. It embodies the spirit of the Olympics and in the buildup to the Tokyo 2020 Games, tho ... 05-04-2019 21:23	The Gourmet Guide to Osaka: 10 Foods to Try Osaka is well known for its neon lights and nightlife but it also has enough delicious delicacies to well and truly earn its nickname as ?Japanâ€™s Ki ... 05-04-2019 21:52
10 Fun Free and Cheap Things to Do in Harajuku Tokyu Plaza Omotesando is some pretty cool architecture. When I first moved to Tokyo, I was living on Â¥1,000 a day while renting half a room in the c ... 04-04-2019 21:54	HP and Yorkshire Tea: Where to Get a Full English in Tokyo Eggs, bacon, sausages, mushrooms, tomatoes, beans, toast and at least two hash browns, not to mention a mug of tea to wash it down with. What is this ... 03-04-2019 21:53	Not All Skin and Bones: Chicken Wings in Tokyo Permission to read the word ?wings? as ?wangs?" Permission granted. Few things spell satisfaction like gnawing on chicken wings and leaving behind a l ... 03-04-2019 21:53	Japan WIFI & Dating Japanese Girls! In this episode, Joey from Brazil gives us the WIFI sich in Japan, soccer in Japan vs soccer in Brazil, tattoo taboos, and that time he got invited to ... 03-04-2019 21:45
Godzilla in Tokyo: Getting Up-close and Personal with the Ki Tokyo Bay has long been the stomping ground of the infamous God of Destruction, so it should come as no surprise there are plenty of great spots to sn ... 03-04-2019 21:53	Complete Guide to Visiting the New Moomin Theme Park Moomin Valley Park in Saitama (the neighboring prefecture just north of Tokyo) has officially opened on March 16, 2019! Hereâ€™s all you need to know ... 03-04-2019 21:53	Japan?s new era will be called ‘Reiwa’ Japan has announced its new imperial era will be called ?Reiwa?, meaning ?order and harmony?. The current era, ?Heisei? (which means ?achieving peace? ... 03-04-2019 21:22	By Sky or Sail: How to Get to Yakushima Princess Mononoke?s very own forest requires little more than magic to reach?and we have the best options to consider. Worth the effort Yakushima, th ... 01-04-2019 21:54
Tokyo Events This Week: The Kanamara Penis Festival and Saku Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tokyo events for Monday, April 1 to Sunday, April 7, 2019 Cherry blossom festivals are ... 31-03-2019 21:54	Bamboo Rice (Takenoko Gohan) ?????? Cooked in classic Japanese dashi broth, this simple and elegant Bamboo Rice or Takenoko Gohan is a perfect way to welcome spring! The savory rice mixe ... 31-03-2019 21:54	"She Pushed Me Straight to the BED!" In this episode, Arniel, a chill Filipino from San Francisco hooks us up with some INCREDIBLE untold Tokyo Stories! Subscribe here! ... 30-03-2019 21:46	DEN – The Evolving Tokyo-Japanese Cuisine Cookbook Giv Win an inspiring â€œDEN â€“ The Evolving Tokyo-Japanese Cuisineâ€ cookbook by chef Zaiyu Hasegawa from Michelin-two-star Den in Tokyo. Last summer w ... 29-03-2019 21:53
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and district in Kyoto: Travel guide Imagine gazing down an endless pathway of swaying green boughs. The stalks tower above you, allowing sunlight to filter in gently. The forest seems en ... 29-03-2019 21:21	Japanese Scenic Train Ride Experience in Kyoto ? ONLY in JAP Japanese trains are famous around the world for their style, comfort and speed. In the countryside of Kyoto though, you may not have speed, but you do ... 29-03-2019 21:45	Tokyo to Osaka: Fast and Creative Ways of Getting There The famous Dotonburi area. Osaka: cheaper, dirtier and a whole lot friendlier than Tokyo. A vibey city of 2.7 million, itâ€™s bigger than neighboring ... 28-03-2019 21:54	A Quick Guide to Visiting Fukuoka: Lively, Yet Laid Back Fukuoka is Kyushu?s largest city?and a growing, lively-yet-laid-back one. It?s a stunner of a place, mixing ancient and modern in a relatively compact ... 26-03-2019 21:51
A Day Trip to Otaru: Hokkaido?s Most Underrated Tourist Dest Sapporo is a great city, and Niseko is a famed ski destination with incredible snowscapes?but there?s so much more to Hokkaido beyond these two well-t ... 26-03-2019 21:51	Getting Cultural in Kyoto: A Crash Course Potentially Japan?s most cultural city, Kyoto has a seemingly endless array of traditional and ?authentic? classes and experiences. However, there?s p ... 26-03-2019 21:51	Pyramid Sushi Tutorial how to make pyramid sushi, this video will show you how to make stunning pyramid sushi using a stainless steel pyramid mould. pyramid mould used in v ... 26-03-2019 21:18	Bath Hopping Through One of Japan?s Historic Hot Springs: Ar Located just outside of Kobe, Arima Onsen is a hot spring town thatâ€™s well worth a day trip, or even better a weekend escape. Overflowing with hot s ... 26-03-2019 21:51
Beyond Himeji: Top Reasons to Explore Hyogo Kansai?s Hyogo Prefecture is a prefecture that runs along the Seto Inland Sea. For most people, it?s known for being home to Kobe and the Himeji Castl ... 26-03-2019 21:51	How Japan CHANGES You! (Reverse Culture Shock) In this episode, Ann from Georgia, USA tells us all about her experiences in Japan, and reverse culture shock when visiting home! She also tackles to ... 25-03-2019 21:46	Quick Guide to Spring in Tokyo Nice spring cat nap at Shinjuku Gyoen. Spring in Tokyo is arguably the best time of year to visit?and it?s all thanks to hanami. This is an incredible ... 25-03-2019 21:54	Tokyo Events This Week: Springy, Spring, Spring Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Tokyo events for Monday, March 25 to Sunday, March 31, 2019 Spring has arrived in Toky ... 24-03-2019 21:53
April 2019: Top Events Around Japan Cherry blossoms, spring festivals and the promise of summer: April is one of the best times to be in Japan, and these events are the best way to enjoy ... 23-03-2019 21:52	Three-Tiered Treats: Afternoon Tea in Tokyo While away a few hours in elegance with one of Tokyo?s best afternoon teas?because nothing says luxury like scones, champagne and skyline views. \|cr ... 23-03-2019 21:52	Journey to Jomon Sugi: Yakushima’s Oldest Tree Follow abandoned train tracks and hike through moss-covered forests to find Yakushima?s oldest tree, Jomon Sugi, with this day-long hike. \|credit\| Ven ... 23-03-2019 21:52	2019 Tokyo Cherry Blossom Forecast Sakura season is right around the corner and we want to make sure you donâ€™t miss a single petal with our new 2019 Tokyo Cherry Blossom Forecast map? ... 23-03-2019 21:52
The Umeda Sky Building: Osaka Travel Guide The Umeda Sky Building, also known as the ?New Umeda City,? is one of the most unique high rise buildings in the world. How tall is this skyscraper" I ... 22-03-2019 21:21	Best Free Apps for Easy Traveling Around Japan Smartphones are the new guidebooks, translators and maps of travel combined?and in Japan, theyâ€™re pretty much indispensable. \|credit\| Even if you l ... 22-03-2019 21:51	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	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
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	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	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	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
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	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	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	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
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	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	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	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
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	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	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	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
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	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	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	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
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	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	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
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	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	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	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
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	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	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	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