As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, Ofuna Kannon requires walking from Ofuna Station to get to the location (not very far, but you have to go around to avoid traffic) and also requires you walking up a hill to get to the top. In order Read More …
Before anyone wonders, “Where is part 1?”, well, back in March 20, 2018, I made the first travel blog post about Ofuna Kannon. Detailing the history of the bodhisattva Kannon but it was merely seeing the statue from Ofuna Station. I ended that blog post Read More …
The One about Shirokuma Cafe (Polar Bear’s Cafe) in Takadanobaba Part 1: Front Lobby In part 1, we took at the lobby at Shirokuma Cafe (Polar Bear’s Cafe) in Takadanobaba. But now is the best part, the delicious parfait or food that one can order Read More …
The One about Shirokuma Cafe (Polar Bear’s Cafe) in Takadanobaba Part 2 Back in 2006, mangaka Higa Aloha created “Shirokuma Cafe” (Polar Bear’s Cafe). The manga series would last from 2006-2013, while an anime adaptation by Studio Pierrot aired in Japan around April 2012-March 2013. Read More …
It’s hard to talk about traveling, while staying at home, practicing social distancing and taking part in making sure I do my part in flattening the curve to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). If anything, I do appreciate my friends for showcasing Read More …
In Japan, it’s becoming the norm of having a garden terrace above a highrise or huge shopping complex. In Ikebukuro, near the East Exit is the Seibu Roof Garden on top of the big Seibu shopping complex, right next door to Parco and Ikebukuro Station Read More …
I first discovered you while I was in college (1999). A station that looked different than any other station I saw in Japan and right outside it was the popular Takeshita St. As I took one look to see you, I realize there have been Read More …
U.S. citizens will be permitted to return from the Schengen area. The Department of Homeland Security will be issuing instructions requiring U.S. passengers that have been in the Schengen area to travel through select airports where the U.S. Government has implemented enhanced screening procedures. See DHS Read More …
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. Many areas throughout the world are now experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and taking action that may limit traveler mobility, including quarantines and border restrictions. Even countries, jurisdictions, or Read More …
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 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 …
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 …