July marks the start of summer festival season, so while festival mania won’t have hit fever pitch quite yet by then, we’d say that July should be ...
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Taiwan Festival Tokyo 2018
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A Taiwan food festival in the heart of Ueno Park. ...
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?Washing your own dishes" That?s commendable.? This is my co-worker Ms. Oshiro, leaning over my shoulder at the office sink. I?ve got a scrubby in one ...
17-06-2018 21:51
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If you’re heading to Japan and want to prepare the old-fashioned way, there are plenty of books to pick up which will give you an insight into the f ...
15-06-2018 21:52
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Tanukidani-san Fud?-in, a temple that is known for its strong tradition of ascetic nature worship, is located in northeastern Kyoto overlooking the ci ...
14-06-2018 21:46
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Nagasaki, capital of the prefecture of the same name, is a port city on the island of Kyushu. It has been a prominent Japanese city for centuries due ...
14-06-2018 21:23
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A Detective?s Journey to the End of the Night
Looking for a bit of unconventional fun ...
13-06-2018 21:51
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What to get and cook for your favorite man in the world" We’ve got you covered. Here’s a selection of gift ideas and recipes that you can give or ...
12-06-2018 21:48
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Bus tours take the stress out of travel and sometimes mean you can see far more in a day than if you trekked by train and local bus.
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The mystical world of Miyazaki’s Spirited Away is dreamlike, but if you venture to a traditional onsen resort in Shikoku, you can experience a taste ...
11-06-2018 21:56
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Kansai has its fair share of impressive firework events, so here is a list of some of the top events that can’t be missed, from local festivals to s ...
11-06-2018 21:56
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If you need a break from the stresses of the modern world, Japan offers an escape that’s good for the soul: embracing nature, Japanese aesthetic and ...
11-06-2018 21:56
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The shell of history’s unluckiest boat, the Daigo Fukuryu Maru, is housed in a special exhibition hall in Yumenoshima Park in Tokyo’s Koto Ward.
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11-06-2018 21:55
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Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) is probably Japan’s most instantly recognizable artist: pretty much everyone recognises Fine Wind Clear Morning.
Fine ...
11-06-2018 21:55
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(Finally) The second Just One Cookbook meetup/lunch event in SF Bay Area!
I wanted to do a quick update on our 2nd Just One Cookbook Meetup / Lunch e ...
07-06-2018 21:48
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From bitter melon to watermelon, the summer foods of Japan come from all corners of the country and range from satisfying savories to sweet-tooth-curi ...
07-06-2018 21:48
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The Japan Railway West Co., better known as JR West, will debut a Hello Kitty bullet train service on its Sanyo Shinkansen line, June 30th, 2018. At t ...
07-06-2018 21:22
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So you got to Kanazawa and it’s raining" You should have seen that one coming?this is one of the wettest spots in Japan, with an average 193 days of ...
06-06-2018 21:48
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Torigoe Matsuri
Experience one of Tokyo’s biggest summer festivals, famous ...
06-06-2018 21:48
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Rainy and humid June is the calm before the storm. That is, in terms of events and activities, it’s relatively quiet compared to May (what with its ...
05-06-2018 21:47
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If you had reservations for one of Japan’s 60,000 Airbnb properties for after June 15th, you might have to find an alternative thanks to the new Min ...
05-06-2018 21:47
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When a sushi chef meets a flamethrower, it creates the hottest street food restaurant in Osaka!
There\'s a chef who has been cooking by flamethrower ...
02-06-2018 21:41
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This video will show you how to pickle ginger for sushi, I hope you find this pickled ginger tutorial helpful and use it with your homemade sushi, ple ...
02-06-2018 21:19
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It?s been a while since our first Tokyo Street Art report in 2017, but with the amazing weather of late, there is no better time for our second field ...
01-06-2018 21:49
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If you’re staying in Tokyo long enough that you need a holiday, why not use it as a base to explore Asia, starting with Taiwan" Here’s a guide to ...
31-05-2018 21:50
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For decades, nature lovers have reveled in documentaries featuring snow monkeys that warm themselves in natural hot springs. Did you know that you can ...
31-05-2018 21:24
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Join us at Okinawa World and explore the mysterious Gyokusendo Cave, tour the Kingdom Village, and posed with giant python at Habu Museum Park!
Our f ...
30-05-2018 21:47
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This month marks the start of summer fun, so grab your yukata and get ready for dance parades, beer festivals and tea ceremonies galore. Here’s a ro ...
29-05-2018 21:49
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Tokyo Cheapo Downtown Drinks – May 31
Join the TC gang and fellow cheapos f ...
29-05-2018 21:49
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I thought long and hard about buying an Amazon Kindle for studying Japanese. Like five years kind of long and hard. And as with most life enigmas, it ...
28-05-2018 21:54
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Although many people choose to fly or take a bullet train to move around Japan, the popular night trains of this country continue to offer a chance fo ...
28-05-2018 21:22
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Whether you’re climbing it or just admiring the iconic mountain from a distance, Fuji-san is well worth a trip from Tokyo. If you want to stay nearb ...
25-05-2018 21:51
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In this video, you will see a new spiral cutting gadget that will make amazing spiral vegetable cuts that are perfect to make stunning colorful garnis ...
24-05-2018 21:18
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This&That Café Vol. 38 ?The Sweet Spot? – May 25
Celebrate the sweet spot just befo ...
23-05-2018 21:47
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I?ve read quite a few Japan-related magazines and I?ve always learned a little bit more about the Land of the Rising Sun from each one of them but Kyo ...
18-05-2018 21:44
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Your mental images of Japan likely include such scenes as cherry blossoms swaying in the breeze, steam rising from relaxing onsens, and the majestic M ...
18-05-2018 21:23
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Japanese food is legendary from sushi to tempura to street food like takoyaki, but Japan also does an amazing sandwich that might surprise you! Whethe ...
17-05-2018 21:43
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Many thanks to Kinokuniya for adding Super Cheap Japan to their bookshelves! It’s the No.1 chain in Japan and also has stores across the world in co ...
17-05-2018 21:19
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How to prepare sashimi out of a living lobster.
see the front part of this lobster made into a lobster miso soup:
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16-05-2018 21:18
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how to turn a live lobster into lobster miso soup.
see the tail end of this lobster made into sashimi:
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16-05-2018 21:18
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Light and airy chiffon cakes are one of my favorite desserts to make. Baking a chiffon cake may seem daunting to some, but it’s totally worth it on ...
15-05-2018 21:49
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Mount Takao has it all: Stunning views, unusual statues, delicious food and exciting festivals. Why not spend a day exploring the wilds of one of Toky ...
15-05-2018 21:49
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Albeit a little late, even sleepy Kanazawa has embraced the craft beer craze that has swept the planet. Options are still limited and none of the them ...
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Sanja Masturi 2018 – May 18-20
You surely won’t want to miss the Sanja Ma ...
14-05-2018 21:49
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Hello to anyone who’s still reading “Zooming Japan”. I know this blog has struggled with regular updates for the longest time now. And there’ ...
13-05-2018 21:20
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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 ...
11-05-2018 21:50
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Nami shares video footage from her family trip to Lower Antelope Canyon in her new YouTube series Tea Time with Nami.
This is my 5th episode on my ne ...
10-05-2018 21:49
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Elegant kimono, smooth white make-up and that classic demure look?seeing a geisha in Japan is rare, but not impossible. Here’s where to see geisha i ...
10-05-2018 21:48
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Here’s how you can take to the roads in a real-life Mario Kart in Tokyo and spend an afternoon dodging banana skins and seeing the sights!
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Cinco de Mayo Japan Festival – May 12-13
Come down to Odaiba and commemorate ...
08-05-2018 21:50
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This Tokyo Foodie Guide was written by our International Food Expert, Kate, from We Travel We Eat!
13.5 million people reside in the city of Tokyo (t ...
08-05-2018 21:19
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Nami shares video footage from her family trip to Bryce Canyon National Park in her new YouTube series Tea Time with Nami.
This is my 4th episode on ...
05-05-2018 21:48
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Although it is still over a year away, rugby fans around the world are already looking forward to the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. It is the first t ...
04-05-2018 21:21
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Learn how to cook dried shiitake mushrooms which you can use as a filling for sushi rolls.
In this video, I will show you a classic Japanese recipe ...
04-05-2018 21:18
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When you think of Japan, you may think of the metropolis that is Tokyo, or the stunning Temples of Kyoto, but Japan has some of the most incredible n ...
02-05-2018 21:47
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After returning from Berlin to settle in Kyoto, Ayumi and TJ have found themselves crafting beautiful guitar straps from recycled obi (sashes used wit ...
02-05-2018 21:47
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With its renowned garden, colorful history, a plethora of museums and its authentic olde Japan streetscapes, this city near the coast of the Japan Sea ...
02-05-2018 21:47
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If you thought last week’s three day weekend was nice, get ready for Golden Week Part 2, which gives you a full four days of that lovely leisure tim ...
01-05-2018 21:52
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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 ...
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