We know that many of our readers were planning to travel to Japan during March/April for the cherry blossoms, concerts, AnimeJapan 2020 and were wondering if it was possible to cancel and get full refunds on their flight. United Airlines has suspended routes to Japan Read More …
The operators announced that teamLab Borderless Museum will close temporarily. On the official website, the announcement reads: To help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus inside and outside of Japan, the museum will be temporarily closed starting February 29, 2020. The reopening date will Read More …
The MIRMARU fedora hat is a 100% polyester hat that is inexpensive and stylish. I got the medium/large Marle/Plaid Navy fedora as another addition to my collection of hats, this one primarily for silent film festivals and jazz age lawn parties. I wanted a hat Read More …
The largest anime event in the world, AnimeJapan 2020 which was scheduled for March 21-24 has been canceled. AnimeJapan which has been held in latest March every year since 2014, had no choice but to cancel due to the novel coronavirus outbreak: 【「AnimeJapan 2020／ファミリーアニメフェスタ2020」開催中止について】 「新型コロナウイルス感染症」の拡がりに伴い、2/26(水)に発表された政府からのイベント自粛方針および、何よりアニメファンである来場者、アニメジャパンに関わるすべての関係者の安全を鑑み、開催の中止を決定いたしました。 Read More …
Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) announced that it will hold the remaining 72 preseason games behind closed doors. The NPB regular season was to kick off on March 20th. NPB’s Commissioner Atsushi Saito said, “This was a difficult decision to make. Because we can’t determine the Read More …
This is not what I expected months away from the Tokyo Olympics/Paralympics 2020. Since 2016, each year there has been anticipation, excitement and a feeling of unity when it came to the Olympics. The Olympics are scheduled to take place in Tokyo from July 24 Read More …
I have to admit that when I saw the packaging of Dashu’s Dashu Classic Tiger Rage Pomade (water-based). For one, the can looks distressed and it’s wider than any pomade packaging that I’ve ever used. Upon opening it, you see this amber water-based pomade, but Read More …
Back in 2014, Vahdam Teas was born. For Bala Sarda, the founder of the company, being the 4th generation of his family to run a tea business in India, he learned that tea passes through multiple middlemen before reaching its consumers and felt the prime Read More …
Many of you may have heard of the awesome experiences people have had with lost and found in Japan. For the most part, when it comes to belongings, while there are cases of theft, they are most often NOT perpetrated by Japanese. Japanese tend to Read More …
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo has released the following health and travel alert: Exercise Increased Caution due to an outbreak of COVID-19 (also known as the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2). A novel (new) coronavirus disease, recently designated as COVID-19, is causing an outbreak of respiratory illness. Read More …
On the northwest side of the Imperial Palace is the moat (a deep ditch surrounding a castle, fort or town filled with water and used as a defense against attacks) known as Chidorigafuchi. Chidorigafuchi was opened to the public in 1949. During the last few Read More …
![[UPDATED]: The One about events and theme parks in Tokyo that may be affected by the coronavirus](https://dennisamith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/16818447088_de145fdf97_c-480x320.jpg "[UPDATED]: The One about events and theme parks in Tokyo that may be affected by the coronavirus")
The Tokyo Outdoor Weekend Show (which is held next to Tokyo Big Sight at the Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park) which showcases music, fashion and activities for families and individuals who enjoy the outdoor life is slated for March 14th and 15th. But many people Read More …
When it comes to well-known ramen chains in Japan, Ichiran Ramen, Ramen Jiro and Ippudo are the two most well-known. Ippudo is known for its Hakata-style of ramen and best known for their tonkotsu ramen. (note: “tonkotsu” refers to the pork bone broth while “tonkatsu” Read More …
I have been wanting an automatic double watch winder box for my automatic mechanical watch and while I have several I just wanted one with two as this box is just the right width on my cabinet. The HEZALA Automatic Double Watch Winder Box is Read More …
I have had the opportunity to review numerous travel books from different companies over the years and for New Zealand, this is the first time I have reviewed a travel book of the country from DK Eyewitness. One of the things that I like for Read More …