Traveling to Japan, I’m always fascinated by various train stations and the variety of trains that the country has. In Setagaya, Yamashita Station is right across the street from Gotokuji Station and unlike Gotokuji, has the look of a very old station. And old is Read More …
I recently wrote about Futako-Tamagawa Rise and the planning of Tama New Town and bringing people who were moving to Tokyo to planned developments. And it may be a surprise to people who are familiar with the popular Takashimaya department stores that the first western-style Read More …
In Japan, shopping centers are something you will see a lot of. Where shopping malls in America may not have the same type of dominance as it did in the ’80s and ’90s, in Japan, even with today’s modern society where online shopping has been Read More …
Not far from Yodabashi Akiba and a lot of the major locations near Akihabara is Yanagimori Shrine (which means “Willow Forest Shrine”). The Shinto shrine that is right next to Kanda River was built in the 17th century and is dedicated to the tanuki (a Read More …
Next to Shiodome in Minato is the Pansonic Living Showroom. Panasonic may be thought my many, especially in America, as an American company but Panasonic is actually a Japanese company formerly known as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Founded in 1918, Panasonic was a producer Read More …
In Japan, Halloween is a major event. Where in America, we pretty much buy our costumes, we have a part on the weekend but for the most part, everything is celebrated on the day of. Japan treats Halloween almost like Christmas, it’s celebrated the entire Read More …
On your way down from Fushimi Inari Taisha, it’s one thing to see a lot of Kitsune (fox) statues and a lot of prayer areas but I felt you will see one of the better prayer areas dedicated to kitsune but also find other statues Read More …
You have reached the half point mark of your walk up the Inari mountain at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto. Now’s the time to go to the bathroom, rest and get something to drink or eat at the nearby shop and prepare for the walk Read More …
One of the things about going up the mountain at Fushimi Inari Taisha, there are different paths that lead to different areas. It’s one thing to look at the map and see other shrines and prayer areas but when you walk around, one may be Read More …
After visiting all the structures at Fushimi Inari Taisha‘s center past Romon (The main gate), it’s time to make it upstairs where you will see a path to the left and the path to the right. There are a few shops but this is where Read More …
When I posted part 1 of my Fushimi Inari Taisha coverage, I discussed just the arrival to the area before entering Romon (The main gate). Fushimi Inari Taisha is so massive that there is so much to look at and see and when you leave, Read More …
In Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan is one of the most visited areas in Japan and it’s called Fushimi Inari Taisha. The location happens to be the head shrine of Inari (The Japanese kami of foxes, of fertility, tea and sake, of agriculture and industry) and many Read More …
You have seen it at many Shrines throughout Japan. Fox statues galore. Perhaps one of the few places where you will see a lot of them are in Kyoto at Fushimi Inari Jinja where they are everywhere. May it be at the main path or Read More …
Located in Barangay Lubigan, San Jose City of the Philippines is the Monasterio de Tarlac at Mount Resurrection Eco Park. Often referred as the Rio de Janeiro of the Philippines, it’s thanks to the 32-foot statue of Jesus Christ on Mount Resurrection which welcomes visitors Read More …
NOTE: This guide was written before Tsukiji Fish Market moved to Toyosu Fish Market. Tsukiji is still functional as the restaurants of the outer market is still there. While the main fish auction is at Toyosu. You are planning your trip to Japan and one Read More …
When traveling to Japan, one may have the impression that many homes have tatami flooring. Many have seen it on movies and television but the truth is tatami flooring has been on the decline as many home owners prefer a western-style of flooring. But there Read More …
Located in Arkawa, Tokyo is “Minami-Senju Station” (which means South Senju Station). Opened back in 2008, the station is operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East), Tokyo Metro and the Metropolitan Intercity Railway Company. The primary lines is JR East Joban Line, Tokyo Metro Read More …