Cheap Eats Nagoya: Two great places for a pizza
2008-06-29 21:12:00
Pizza in Japan is the stuff legends are made of. The delivery pizza in Tokyo that cost $100. The feelings of a homesick gaijin on being confronted with toppings like seaweed, mayonnaise and tuna, often on the same not-really-quite-pizza base. And, for those living in rural areas, the longing for even a pizza like that when the only place to eat out is the local soba shop.Most expats quickly adjust
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How to Sleep in Osaka and Stay safe
2008-06-28 20:00:00
The cheapest option is capsule hotels, found near the major train stations .Capsule Inn Osaka
. 9-5 Doyamamachi, Kita-ku (in the Higashi-Hankyu shopping arcade off Namba station).Tel. 06-6314-2100, Fax 06-6314-1281.Japan’s first capsule hotel (opened 1977) is still open for business, happy to accommodate foreigners with some semblance of a clue and a steal at ¥1600 for a night. Typical Japane
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How to visit Osaka
2008-06-27 19:23:00
Osaka
is the main metropolis of the Kansai region, and its inhabitants exhibit a strong rivalry towards the Kanto region. Like Tokyo, Osaka is best thought of as a group of cities that have grown together.Getting thereBy planeThe main international gateway to Osaka is Kansai International Airport, covered in a separate article. Domestic flights, however, mostly arrive at Osaka’s northern Itami
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Osaka Bay Area
2008-06-26 22:40:00
The Bay Area provides a striking contrast to the bustling, crowded, downtown areas like Umeda, Namba and Tennoji. Cosmosquare, Tempozan and the Universal Studios area were all developed recently and are home to modern office towers, luxury hotels and a plethora of tourist attractions and shopping malls. The immensely popular Universal Studios Japan [USJ], with its movie-related shows and rides, is
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Osaka:Osaka Castle
2008-06-25 00:39:00
Reasons why you should drop by Osaka
Castle
when you’re in Osaka. It’s a beautiful architecture that will make perfect postcards It is rich with history and knowledge is power It’s situated right in the middle of the city like a protuding sore thumb but a sore sight it is not Osaka Castle is a museum filled with historical facts The observation deck on the highest floors gives you a fant
Mount Koya : Attraction in south Osaka
2008-06-24 12:35:00
OkunoinMount Koya (??? K?ya-san) is a mountain in Wakayama prefecture to the south of Osaka
. It is the center of Shingon Buddhism - a buddhist sect which was introduced to Japan in 805 by Kobo Daishi (aka Kukai), one of the most significant personalities in Japan’s religious history. There are over 100 buddhist temples standing in Mount Koya area. And one of the main attractions there is staying
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Leach Bar: Higobashi Osaka
2008-06-23 11:53:00
Author : Justin EllisAs behooves a dynamic metropolis, Osaka
knows its drink. And long before the advent of the Irish pub there was The Leach Bar. A 1960s homage to Japanese folk craft, The Leach eschews wainscot for brick and bamboo. In collaboration with craftsmen Kawai Kanjiro and Serizawa Keisuke, the famed British potter Bernard Leach created this interpretation of an English "cottage b
Famous signtseeing spots in Ginza Tokyo
2008-01-26 04:35:00
Chuo-Dori5-minutes walk from Ginza station of the Tokyo
Metro Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line, or Hibiya Line. Namiki-DoriThe second street of Sotobori Street stretching toward Chuo Street.Kabukiza Theater1-minute walk from Ginza sta. on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, or from Higashi-Ginza sta. on the Toei Subway Asakusa Line or from Ginzaguchi Exit of Yurakucho sta. on the JR and go straight along Haru
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Changing into a Yukata/Kimono to relax in japanese style
2008-01-26 04:15:00
After taking a bath, we recommend you to change into the yukata placed in your guestroom. The room maid will make sure that the yukata is the right size for you. There are men's kimono and women's kimono, and at some ryokans, you will be able to choose from a number of designs and obi sashes.A yukata, which is unlined and made of cotton, is worn mostly in the summer. Putting your arms through the
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Shinjuku: The skyscraper district
2008-01-26 03:31:00
Shinjuku has for hundreds of years been an important district, strategically located on the main walking road to Osaka, Koshukaido, as well as more recently, as a main station of the famous Yamanote train loop which envelops Tokyo. The train station of Shinjuku has been described as the busiest train station in the world, with some millions of commuters passing through its turnstiles every day.
Hachijojima flower & green festa 2008 the 16th healthy festa in Hachijojima
2008-01-26 03:29:00
Date/Time : JJan. 26 (Sat.) - Feb. 11 (Mon./public holiday) “Hachijojima Flower & Green Festa 2008” Jan. 26 (Sat.) - Apr. 6 (Sun.) 10:00 - 16:00Admission until 30 minutes before closingDisplay may be changed during the exhibition period; visit the official website for exhibition scheduleVenue : Eco Agri Mart (Nakanogo produce shop) 3201-2 Nakanogo, Hachijo-machi, Hachijo-jima, Tokyo. Ogosh
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Yokohama taikan fifty years on a legend in the making.
2008-01-26 03:18:00
Date/Time : Jan. 23 (Wed.) - Mar. 3 (Mon.) : 10:00 - 18:00 (Open until 20:00 on Friday)Admission until 30 minutes before closingDisplay may be changed during the exhibition period; visit the official website for exhibition scheduleClosed : TuesdayVenue : The National Art Center, Tokyo, Special Exhibition Room 1F, 7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Admission : General: 1,400 yen, College students: 9
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The 53rd Izu Oshima camellia festival
2008-01-26 03:02:00
Date/Time : Jan. 26 (Sat.) - Mar. 24 (Mon.)Time varies according to the event.*Visit the tourism association’s official website for details.Venue :Various locations throughout Oshima Island.Admission : Free (some events may require participation fees).Access :By sea: 1 hour 45 minutes on Tokai Kisen super high-speed jet boat (2 to 3 services per day) or 8 hours on overnight cruise from Takeshiba
Japan Entertainment and Festivals
2008-01-24 10:41:00
EntertainmentJapan
offers visitors a wealth of entertainment opportunities, both modern and traditional. Contemporary diversions include clubs, discos, live music venues and bars, as well as international performance arts such as opera, ballet, drama and musicals. For culture lovers who want to sample some of the fascinating traditions of Japanese theatre, there is Kabuki, Bunraku and Noh.Festival
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Travelling to Japan - money matters
2008-01-24 09:36:00
Japanese CurrencyThe currency in Japan is the yen (¥). Coins are minted in denominations of ¥1, ¥5, ¥10, ¥50, ¥100 and ¥500. Bank notes are printed in higher denominations of ¥1,000, ¥2,000, ¥5,000 and ¥10,000.Currency ExchangeFacilities for foreign currency exchange are widespread in major cities but less common in rural areas. If you are planning to travel in more remote areas of Japa
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Japan Facts
2008-01-24 09:20:00
General InformationJapan
consists of four main islands: Hokkaido in the north, Kyushu in the south, Honshu, the main, largest island and Shikoku, located between Honshu and Kyushu. Japan extends 3,000 kilometers from north to south, a range equivalent to that from southern British Columbia to the Mexican Baja Peninsula.The total land area is about 378,000 sq. km., or about half the size of British
Japanese souvenirs and shopping
2008-01-24 09:16:00
Japan is a shopper's paradise, offering everything from high-tech gadgetry and electronics to traditional arts and crafts. Large department stores, specialty shops, fashion boutiques, hotel arcades and shopping centres abound. Popular buys include cameras, watches, CD players, hi-fi equipment, silk goods, lacquer ware, Japanese
dolls, and woodblock prints.Duty-free shopping is only available in Ja
Japan Menu Guide, Sashimi, Tonkatsu, Yakitori,Togarashi
2008-01-24 08:49:00
Sashimi: raw fish finely sliced and served with a small bowl for dipping into soy sauce and wasabi (see sushi below).Sushi: raw fish served a top firmly molded vinegared rice. Watch out for the green wasabi, a horseradish paste which should be mixed with soy sauce and packs a powerful, peppery punch. Pickled ginger acts as a palate cleanser.Tonkatsu: breaded and deep fried pork served with a soy-b
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How to eat in japan, Sushi, Sashimi, Noodles, Kare Raisu
2008-01-24 08:38:00
Ricetake the rice bowl into one hand and the chopsticks into the other and lift it towards your mouth while eating. Do not pour soya sauce over white, cooked rice. Sushi
Pour some soya sauce into a the small plate provided. It is considered bad manner to waste soya sauce, so try not to pour more sauce into your plate than you are actually going to be using. You do not need to add wasabi into your s
Japanese table manners : drinking rules
2008-01-24 08:32:00
Japanese table manners : Drinking rulesWhen drinking alcoholic beverages, it is a Japanese custom to serve each other, rather than pouring the beverage into one's own glass. You are supposed to periodically check your friends' cups, and serve them more once their cups are getting empty. Likewise, if someone wants to serve you more alcohol, you should quickly empty your glass and hold it towards th
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Japan : Where to drink
2008-01-24 08:28:00
Japan : Where to DrinkFinding a congenial drinking spot within your budget can pose a problem. Some general guidelines can be helpful, with the price of a small bottle of beer as an example. A modest price is 400 Yen or less; fair 400-600; expensive 600-1,200; and very expensive 1,200 or more.Modest to Fair:Beer halls or beer gardensRobatayakiAkachochinYakitoriyaPubsFair to expensive:Bars without
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Riding the bullet in japan
2008-01-24 08:24:00
Japan's shinkansen trains are among the fastest and best in the worldBy Bodo Hornberger When you think of Japan, what images spring to mind? Cherry blossoms and sushi, samurais and shoguns, and, bringing things a little more up to date, the world-renowned shinkansen bullet
trains. These sleek high-speed trains are as much a symbol of modern Japan as are Sony's high-tech gadgets. And with a net
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Valentine's day special at japan
2008-01-24 00:56:00
Event Time : Feb 2008 (annual) at Toi Town(Free)Feel the love in the town of Toi, Japan, where young couples declare their love for each other in a day-long festival paying homage to that love god (bishop actually) St Valentine
.All you need is love, for one day at least, according to the inhabitants of Toi, in Shizuoka, just east of Tokyo. Since 1988 they have celebrated 14 February with a day-lon
Tokyo Cherry Blossom Viewing - Emperors Palace Moat
2008-01-24 00:12:00
Mar 2008 (annual) at Emperor's Palace
(Free) Cherry
blossom viewing is a national pastime in Japan and the Emperor's Palace moat at this time of year is a fairyland scene of soft pink and white flowers. The area has been planted for maximum effect, so that every tree seems to be covered in sakura, or cherry blossoms, forming a canopy over the paths surrounding the palace.Cherry blossom viewing, or
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Japan what to eat
2008-01-23 10:36:00
Japan What to EatCompared to other nations, Japan's cooking uses almost no spices. Instead, the emphasis is on the pure, clean flavors of its indigenous ingredients: fish, seaweed, vegetables, rice and soybeans. With very little land, agriculture and livestock are limited, although Japan is famous for its fattened delicacy, Kobe beef. Raw fish is masterfully prepared as sashimi or as sushi, where
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Temple & Shrine Markets in and around Tokyo
2008-08-06 08:19:00
Temple & Shrine
Markets
in and around Tokyo
Arai Yakushi-ji Antique Market WhereArai Yakushi Temple When8th 18th and 28th of every month.Dawn to dusk. InformationN/A Getting There 5 minutes from Arai-yakushi-mae station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line.Hanazono Shrine WhereHanazono Shrine (Hanazono Jinja) 5-17-3 Shinjuku Shinjuku-ku Tokyo When Held every Sunday 8:00-16:00 Information N/A Getti
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Calling From Japan While Traveling
2008-08-04 08:17:00
Western Style & General AccomodationsBusiness HotelIn the city a "Business Hotel" is the standard fare in low-medium cost accomodations. These should cost 5000-8000 yen per person per night and are an acceptable but no frills type of accomodation. There is often an option for a room without a bath in which case you use the "Yokujyou", a large room with showers, a "furo
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, Japan
, Traveling
100 Yen Stores In Japan
2008-08-03 08:03:00
100 Yen Stores In Japan
100 Yen Shops in Japan have gained immense popularity over the last few years. It is one of the prime attractions for tourists visiting Japan. Since 2001, these One Coin Shops have made their existence felt across the nation. Whenever you are out on the streets of Japan, look around and you will see them everywhere. In case you're wondering what this 100 yen stor
Antique Markets in and around Tokyo
2008-03-28 08:37:00
Heiwajima Antique
FestivalWhereHeiwajima Antique Festivalin Tokyo
Ryutsu CenterTokyoRyutsu Center 6-1-1 Heiwajima O-ta-ku TokyoWhenHeld irregularly (about 5 times/year)10:00-18:00Fri.1-Sun.3.Mar., Fri.3 - Sun.5.May, Fri.28 - Sun.30. Jun.,Fri.13- Sun.15.Sep., Fri.20 - Sun.22.Dec. 2002InformationThe biggest antique market in Japan.Antique household goods are mainly sold.Getting ThereNear Tokyo Ryuts
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Cost Living in Tokyo
2008-08-21 08:33:00
Average Retail Prices in Tokyo
23 Wards (as of 2006)By Shizuko MishimaStatistical Survey Department, Statistics Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.Food Cost in TokyoRice (koshihikari brand 5kg) 2,341 yenWhite Bread (1kg) 407 yenCotton Tofu (100g) 34 yenBeef Loin (100g) 855 yenPork Loin (100g) 239 yenChicken (100g) 123 yenHam (100g) 299 yenMilk (1,000ml) 204 yenHen Eggs (10 pie
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