Unspoiled beaches, mountains, mangrove swamps and coral reefs that are teeming with life. There?s a lot to discover on Ishigaki Island (part of Japanâ ...
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The skyscraper district of Shinjuku.
Shinjuku is a non-stop shopping and entertainment district in central Tokyo that also happens to be a jumping-off ...
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Simply put, Okinawa is Japan’s answer to paradise. If you want to stretch out on golden sands, swim with turtles and explore (relatively) uninhabite ...
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Tokyo events for Monday, January 14 to Sunday, January 20, 2019
Boroichi Market
Boroic ...
14-01-2019 21:52
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It’s true, cherry blossoms do tend to overshadow Japan’s other stunning flowers. However, plum blossoms in Tokyo, which typically bloom in late Fe ...
14-01-2019 21:52
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Take a day off from train schedules and see Japan as it can only be seen in spring: covered in flowers and filled with fresh fruit waiting to be picke ...
14-01-2019 21:52
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If you visit Japan for the first time, Tokyo is usually the place everybody wants to check out. And indeed there are many exciting things to discover ...
13-01-2019 21:19
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Who is the 1,000,000th subscriber" It?s hard to predict when you reach an amazing milestone but we?re live to celebrate it with you at my favorite sus ...
12-01-2019 21:42
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Tokyo and Osaka are Japan?s two biggest cities and are both fascinating places to visit. Tokyo is Japan?s capital and most popular tourist destination ...
11-01-2019 21:21
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Good news for matcha lovers! We’re partnering with the award-winning Japanese Green Tea Company to give away their premium matcha Japanese Powdered ...
10-01-2019 21:52
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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 ...
10-01-2019 21:52
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Skiing and snowboarding near Tokyo ain?t exactly ultra cheap, but there are lots of places within spitting distance of the metropolis where you can ca ...
10-01-2019 21:52
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With the most Michelin-star restaurants in the world, Tokyo is considered the capital of fine dining. Kaiseki?a traditional multi-course meal?is often ...
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The Japanese cherry blossom, or sakura, has long been adored by people across the globe. It is regarded as a symbol of renewal, vitality, and beauty. ...
10-01-2019 21:21
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Recently I was lucky enough to spend an afternoon pottering around the Yayoi Kusama Museum, the world?s only permanent gallery dedicated to her work.
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08-01-2019 21:54
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Brrrr. From the top of Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido, right down to Kyushu, the Japanese winter can be both freezing and beautiful in equal ...
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Sapporo. A great* beer. Also, the capital city of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan’s far-flung north-eastern region. Famous for the aforementione ...
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Aside from oden, nabe (hot pot) is another popular cold-weather dish in Japan.
Nabe literally means “pot,” but it’s used as a generic term for ...
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Tokyo events for Monday, January 7 to Sunday, January 13, 2019
Seven Lucky Gods Pilgri ...
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Usa Jingu Shrine ?Usa Shrine, ????? is the head shrine of about 40,000 Hachiman Shrines in Japan. Hachiman Shrines are literally all over Japan, all t ...
06-01-2019 21:49
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Tourism in Japan is at an all-time high. In 2016 over 24 million people were attracted to the Land of the Rising Sun from all over the world. In fact, ...
05-01-2019 21:52
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Donald summons you.
There’s no denying that Disneyland (together with Tokyo DisneySea) is a super-popular destination for visitors to Tokyo. There†...
04-01-2019 21:48
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Had your heart set on seeing sumo, but you arrived in Tokyo between tournaments, or all the cheap sumo tickets were sold out" You may still be able to ...
04-01-2019 21:48
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Looking to experience Japan?s historical and rural side" You might be best off leaving Tokyo behind for Saga Prefecture in Kyushu.
Let?s be honest, if ...
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Japan Rail (JR) East will open a new station, Takanawa Gateway Station, in the spring of 2020 (the exact opening dates are yet to be announced). It wi ...
04-01-2019 21:20
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Outlandish costumes, free-flowing liquor, bodies spilling out onto the streets of Roppongi, great dancing, terrible dancing, some healthy competition, ...
03-01-2019 21:47
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When you think of Japan, what comes to mind" You may think of the busy streets and flashing lights of Tokyo. However, travel from Tokyo along the Akit ...
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Although it’s a quieter month than most on the festival front, there are still plenty of fiery festivals and New Year celebrations to choose from ac ...
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Looking to do something different this New Year’s Eve" Consider a leisurely countdow ...
29-12-2018 21:50
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Happy New Year, cheapos! If you want to kick it off with some fun, start with these events. (And if you want to welcome 2019 the Japanese way, don’t ...
29-12-2018 21:50
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Maguro (Tuna) Sushi is best eaten in Japan, of course, and no place is fresher than Tsukiji Market ? but wait! The tuna auction has moved to Toyosu 3k ...
29-12-2018 21:42
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Marinated in a sweet vinegared sauce, Pickled Lotus Root called Su Renkon (?????) is one of popular Osechi Ryori, the Japanese New Year Food.
I alway ...
28-12-2018 21:49
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Boroichi Market: Intangible Folk Cultural Asset
There?s something pretty magical about an intangible folk cultural asset, isn?t there" It relies on co ...
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If you’re looking for a cheap, chilled (see what we did there") day out with the family, take them to Snow Town Yeti, where they can ski, s ...
28-12-2018 21:48
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?Pikachu, I choose you!?If those words are still ringing in your ears from your favorite childhood anime cartoon, JR East?s POKÉMON with YOU train may ...
28-12-2018 21:20
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This video shows how to make/cook a California sushi roll with the best ingredients possible, that being Alaskan King Crab!
Ingredients:
- Alaskan Ki ...
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Imagine a day of skiing or snowboarding on fresh, white powder, followed by a relaxing soak in a natural hot spring. In Japan, Yamagata?s Zao Onsen Sk ...
26-12-2018 21:21
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Looking to do something different this New Year’s Eve" Consider a wild night at Toky ...
24-12-2018 21:47
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One of those not-so-secret secret spots, Golden Gai is a collection of mismatched, tumbledown bars lining alleyways in a darkened corner of Shinjuku. ...
24-12-2018 21:47
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Step One of the Japanese citizenship process is apparently sitting on a blue plastic bench in a frigid concrete government building staring at a numbe ...
22-12-2018 21:47
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With its snowy, Sea of Japan climate, Kanazawa’s cherry trees are in no hurry to flower, usually bursting forth from early to mid-April. This means ...
22-12-2018 21:47
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Think Japan and one of the images that pops into your head, alongside temples, cherry blossom, sushi and lashings of neon, is geisha. There are all so ...
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Along with geisha, Mount Fuji, bullet trains and tentacle porn, nothing epitomizes the outside image of Japan quite like the ancient sport of ...
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GALA Yuzawa is a decent skiing and snowboarding resort in Niigata Prefecture. It’s one of many in the area, but what sets it apart is that ...
21-12-2018 21:50
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If you’re reading this now it means you’ve been kind enough to take time out of your day to visit my Cherry Blossom Stories Blog and I really appr ...
21-12-2018 21:42
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Imagine yourself strolling through a winter wonderland. Snow blankets the ground, painting the city a shining white. Trees are decked with twinkling l ...
21-12-2018 21:21
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Art is the global language, and this city’s got plenty of it. Here are the best Tokyo winter art exhibitions for 2018-2019.
The Scream, oil and temp ...
20-12-2018 21:50
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There are many different ways to invite luck into your life in the new year, but if you want to fill two (or more!) needs with one deed, why not try t ...
19-12-2018 21:49
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Just hours from Tokyo, you will find the island of Kyushu. This island was inhabited early in Japanese history, and remains a stronghold of historic a ...
19-12-2018 21:21
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Incredible chocolate ice cream recipe, prepare to be amazed!
utensils used:
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15-12-2018 21:17
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Japan has more hot springs than anywhere in the world, so it’s the perfect place to warm up this winter with a good soak. Lucky for you, there are p ...
14-12-2018 21:49
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Many visitors to Japan limit their sightseeing to the country’s major cities, like Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima. Beyond those hot spots, howeve ...
14-12-2018 21:49
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Many international travelers consider the flight to be the most confusing and nerve-wracking portion of their trip, from booking flights to navigating ...
14-12-2018 21:21
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December and January are extremely busy months for most Japanese shops, as their winter sales attract lots of people looking to spend their year-end b ...
12-12-2018 21:54
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Picture a crisp winter morning. You?re eager to hit the ski slopes. Whether you favor the bunny slopes or advanced terrain, that is just what you do. ...
12-12-2018 21:23
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Shabu Shabu is a popular Japanese-style hot pot where the meat and assorted vegetables are cooked in a flavorful broth called kombu dashi. Everyone at ...
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On the south coast of Shizuoka Prefecture, Hamamatsu isn?t necessarily an obvious choice for tourists. But if you?re up for getting in touch ...
11-12-2018 21:57
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From all the pictures I’ve taken in Japan during this year I’ve selected the top liked pictures in my instagram accounts: @geekinjapan and @ikigai ...
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