Hello from Japan. I blogged back in November that my plans were to go to Japan and complete the Kanto Region Challenge. Similar to my 2016 Tokyo Ward Challenge of going to each ward and experiencing the location, this time it’s the Kanto Region which Read More …
Greetings from Japan everyone. Sorry it’s been a week or so since I have last posted but I have been out of the hotel early in the morning and back late at night and was not getting accustomed to sleep (averaging only four hours) until Read More …
Back in 1980, Otsuka Pharmaceutical debuted its sports drink in Japan called “Pocari Sweat”. Promoted as an “Ion Supply Drink” that is non-carbonated and has a hint of grapefruit, the drink is made of water, sugar, citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium Read More …
Back in 1927, Gotokuji Station in Setagaya, Tokyo was created. Designated as station OH 10 and is on the Odakyu Odawara Line, from the station, you can go to Machida, Hon-Atsugi, Odawara, Hakone-Tozan Railway, Hakone-Yumoto, Odakyu Tama Line – Karakida, Odakyu Enoshima Line Fujisawa and Read More …
In Tokyo, the Yamanote Line is no doubt the most convenient, most busiest and most important railway loop line. Operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR east), the Yamanote Line was created in 1885 and currently goes to 29 stations. Back in 1872, the railroad Read More …
Hi everyone! By the time you read this, I will be arriving in Japan to take part in the next travel challenge. This time around, I will be taking on a few challenges. For those who followed me last year, may recall I took on Read More …
When I’m in Japan, one of the things that can really stump Japanese is when you ask them what year they were born? What year was the structure or business started? In the US, we are used to going by a year such as: This Read More …
When going to Sangen-Jaya Station in Setagaya, Tokyo, one of the things you’ll notice that it’s right at Carrot Tower and it looks quite new from the outside. In truth, Sangen-Jaya Station has been around since March 1907 (Meiji 37) and the rail line was Read More …
As I continue to visit the wonderful Yamada Yoji Museum in Katsushika, the main room of the Yamada Yoji museum is where you will find a lot of nostalgic items from his past films. The main room is where you will see many of the Read More …
Yamada Yoji is one of the most well-respected filmmakers in Japan. Known for his “Otoko wa Tsurai yo” (a.k.a. “Tora-San”) films, he is also known for directing the “Samurai Trilogy” (“The Twilight Samurai”, “The Hidden Blade” and “Love and Honor”). Yamada has won the Best Read More …
In Katsushita is Shibamata Park and unlike other parks which are on flat land, Shibamata Park requires a bit of a climb. Popular during spring time for cherry blossoms, Shibamata Park is right next to the Tora-san Museum. I’ll go more into Tora-san and the Read More …
Located on the opposite side of Asukuyama Park and near Oji Station is Otonashi Water Park (Otonashi Shinsui Koen). The park was created to maintain the flow of water from Shakuji River when there is flooding. Created in traditional Edo-style, the park is often visited Read More …
Yesterday, I posted about Oji Shrine in Kita ward. Now, I’m going to post about Seki Shrine and the nearby gingko tree which is a very short walk from Oji Shrine. Seki Shrine (Seki Jinja) is considered a subsidiary shrine and it’s rare shrine dedicated Read More …
Japan has its fair share of significant Shinto shrines and in Kita Ward, Oji Jinja Shrine may look to small to be anything significant but in truth, it was designed as the northern protector shrine for the “Tokyo Jissha” (Ten Shrines of Tokyo). The shrine Read More …
For Takoyaki fans, in Japan, you can find a Gindaco Highball Sakaba shop all throughout Japan. As the title indicates, you can drink highball (a mixed alcoholic drink that is composed of an alcoholic base spirit and a larger proportion of a non-alcoholic mixer) and Read More …
For anyone traveling to Adachi ward, especially to visit Nishiaraidaishi Soji Temple, will no doubt come to or leave from Daishimae Station. Operated by the Tobu Railway, the Tobu Daishi Line platform takes you only to Nishiarai. Opened back in 1931, the station number is Read More …
Located in Sangen-jaya, Setagaya, Tokyo is a high-rise known as Carrot Tower. Completed in 1996, Carrot Tower is part of the redevelopment project around Sangen-jaya station, a station that it’s connected to and directly connected to the Tokyu Setagaya Line. 26 stories above ground and Read More …