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 ...
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Spend an afternoon with the famous lucky cats of Gotokuji and enjoy some delicious food along the way.
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Setagaya is a small bubble of laid-bac ...
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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
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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 ...
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If you’re down in Hiroshima and have explored the city and history, head out to this stunning ravine for a hike you won’t forget.
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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
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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
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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 ...
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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
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Though it’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 ...
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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
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Daniel Harris Rosen
The Tokyo Cheapo Podcast is BACK after a sizable hiatus ? here with our third episode! This week, we sit down with ‘the godfath ...
13-05-2019 21:53
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Yeah, we get it. On your social media feed, you’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
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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
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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
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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
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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 ...
09-05-2019 21:56
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Forget the onigiri you grabbed on the way into town, try one of these delicious lunch sets in Shibuya which all come in at ¥1,000 or under!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Unlike Taiwan, Hong Kong and Korea, Japan doesn?t have much of a night market scene, but there are a few dotted around Tokyo to explore!
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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’s slew of spr ...
30-04-2019 21:52
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If you’re planning to visit Japan for two weeks, you’re in the right place! Our sample two-week Japan itinerary below includes a unique mix of Jap ...
30-04-2019 21:46
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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 ...
29-04-2019 21:55
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Tokyo events for Monday, April 29 to Sunday, May 5, 2019
The long-awaited 10-day Golden Week holiday has just begun and it’s the perfect opportunity ...
29-04-2019 21:55
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Jared Campion
The Tokyo Cheapo Podcast is BACK after a sizable hiatus ? here with our second episode! This week, we sit down with ‘most illustrious ...
29-04-2019 21:55
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Golden Week is nearly upon us, and in 2019 the holidays span over a whopping 10 days! If you’re in Kyoto, here’s how to have a great staycation in ...
26-04-2019 21:54
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Words that elicit varying amounts of joy and horror depending on your work-life balance, Golden Week is one of the busiest times to travel in Japan.
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26-04-2019 21:53
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Whether you?re here on vacation or living in Tokyo for the long haul, there?s a very high chance you?ll spend a little time in Asakusa. The area has S ...
26-04-2019 21:53
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Whether you wish to post your fabulous travel photos, get directions, or keep in touch with family and friends back home, internet access is a must wh ...
26-04-2019 21:21
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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
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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
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Visiting Japan for the sportsball this autumn and not sure where to start" Here’s everything you need to know to enjoy your travels, from drinking t ...
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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20-04-2019 21:19
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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
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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 ...
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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Alvin Cheung
The Tokyo Cheapo Podcast is BACK after a sizable hiatus. In our pilot episode, we’re joined by Alvin Cheung of ABC Coffee, Hapnick, an ...
15-04-2019 21:59
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After a long winter and bouts of rain, it’s finally beginning to feel like spring. June will be rainy and uncomfortably humid, so why not enjoy the ...
14-04-2019 21:54
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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 ...
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Woodland birds call to one another as you ascend the mountain trail – flat stones like cobblestones in the rich earth. Trees that appear too narrow ...
12-04-2019 21:22
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 ...
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