Anything related to traveling in Japan
I’ve been asked where people can purchase masks (surgical masks that many Japanese wear to avoid germs or to avoid spreading their cold germs to others) but are not as plain as the ones sold at convenience stores. One such place is gonoturn which is Read More …
I’m often asked how I prepare for my coffee/cafe tours around Japan and while there are websites that are good in showcasing cool coffee shops and cafe, one guide that I pick up at the end of November each year is the “Tokyo Cafe Guide” Read More …
To conclude my coverage of the Fujiko F. Fujio Museum, I just have to say that the museum has been on my bucket list for years and I’m finally glad to have finally went and experienced it. Sure, I had a few Japanese friends who Read More …
Once you arrive to the third floor of the Fujiko F. Fujio Museum, you enter an area which is literally an outdoor terrace of many cool Doraemon related experiences. May it be the pink door, Doraemon and Nobita riding a dinosaur and other Fujio characters. Read More …
Continuing from the last post about the Fujiko F. Fujio Museum Store, the place is no doubt the best “Doraemon” and Fujiko F. Fujio series-related shop you’ll find in Japan. I felt like a child at a candy store seeing so many cool things and Read More …
If there is one thing that I was looking forward to, it was the Fujiko F. Fujio Museum’s Museum Shop. When I went to a Doraemon exhibit, they had a really awesome gift shop but of course, the museum should be much later and offer Read More …
Once you get to the second floor, this is where most of the childrens area is located. From an animal room which features actual works created by Fujiko F. Fujio, a teacher’s baby room featuring F-san as a father, a kid’s space (indoor playground) and Read More …
For “Doraemon” fans, the Fujiko F. Fujio Museum in Kawasaki is a must visit location. And in the first post, I wrote about getting tickets, now I want to explore about getting into the museum. Once the doors open you are told to keep quiet, Read More …
For “Doraemon” fans, the Fujiko F. Fujio Museum in Kawasaki is a must visit location. For those who are not familiar with “Doraemon”, back in 1969 when Fujiko F. Fujio created the popular manga (comic book) series “Doraemon”. One of the best-selling manga in the Read More …
For those who are looking for a quick, inexpensive bite to eat at a western style diner, there are a variety of choices in Japan. I discussed Cafe Gusto in a previous post and now I’m going to discuss Jonathan’s Coffee & Restaurant, which is Read More …
Ao no Dokutsu right near Yoyogi Park in Shibuya, Tokyo will kick off on November 29th through December 31st. (Free, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.). One of the best Christmas Illumination areas of Japan (all blue, but quite surreal). You can easily reach it via Read More …
It’s an interesting sight to see in Tokyo, as not long after Halloween is over, Tokyo starts to go in Christmas mode for the next two months. As Halloween has become a big sales boom with people buying costumes, candy, cakes, etc. Now it goes Read More …
For the past six years, Halloween has become a phenomenon in Japan and Halloween night in Shibuya has attracted travelers from all over the world. Due to the growth, the ward has taken precautions but hopefully in 2019, there are no major issues tonight. And Read More …
Last year, I wrote about 551 Horai as mainly as a warning of not to eat it in the Shinkansen. And while I wrote about the experience, I wanted to write more about the actual food. Located in Kyoto and Osaka is 551 Horai, a Read More …
Back in 2015, I wrote about the observatories at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. And I know way back in 1999, I wrote about the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building for a website. It has been a long time since I have been to this place Read More …
It has long been a problem for Kyoto residents, as tourism to Kyoto has led to unruly tourists and for those who live near Hanamikoji Street, an association of residents and shop owners in the Gion district have imposed a ban on photography effective on Read More …
Wishing everyone an awesome upcoming Halloween. A lot of cool events happening this coming weekend, especially in Tokyo. Looks like the Halloween parades scheduled for Sunday should be good, as the Sunday is mostly light showers. This weekend should be busy! Just be remember to Read More …