Anything related to traveling in Japan
Hi everyone, I’m still in the process of getting things setup on my laptop (as my Mac Mini went kaput). So, trying to find alternatives to the software I purchased on my Mac and seeing what alternatives for Windows 10. To compensate, I’ll be posting Read More …
Throughout Enoshima Island, you will see signs of “Beware of Hawks”! While most areas of Japan, the type of birds that you see around food areas are typically crows/ravens, pigeons or smaller birds, Enoshima Island and Shonan Beach are quite interesting because you will find Read More …
Do you happen to visit a lot of shrines? And often spend time plotting your route and figured, I’m going to this location, there is a shrine nearby, I’ll make sure to visit it. Will sometimes it’s best to do the additional resource because if Read More …
The #1 rule for those traveling to Japan… DO NOT TRAVEL DURING GOLDEN WEEK. Unfortunately, many people will avoid doing their research to know that 2019 is different in the fact that it’s an unprecedented 10-day Golden Week holiday which started on Saturday. And on Read More …
In Tokyo, Seirinkan located in Naka-Meguro is considered the #1 pizza restaurant. That’s a pretty major statement that would be sure to shock and maybe even anger certain people who feel that the best pizza must be from an Italian living in Japan, specifically Tokyo, Read More …
NOTE: The following AnimeJapan 2019 report is also featured on Neo-Tokyo 2099 Of the AnimeJapan events I have covered, I have to say this is my favorite by far. I felt that with each year, the event has managed to grow not in just attendees Read More …
NOTE: The following AnimeJapan 2019 report has been featured on Neo-Tokyo 2099. Possibly one of my favorite highlights at AnimeJapan 2019 Day One was the performance of 22/7 (pronounced as Nanabun no Nijuni). For those not familiar with the idol group, 22/7 is a Japanese Read More …
NOTE: The following report is also featured on Neo-Tokyo 2099 As I continue my coverage of AnimeJapan 2019, let’s take a look at the stages and more of the booths inside the various exhibition rooms. The biggest draw now for AnimeJapan 2019 is the numerous Read More …
I can remember in the earlier years of AnimeJapan and how you could literally count the number of cosplayers in two hands and those who were NOT booth girls or guys. In fact, most of the memories of the earlier years of AnimeJapan were of Read More …
NOTE: The following is featured on Neo-Tokyo 2099 I remember several years ago when E3 made the stance to feature less booth girls, as the event featured a lot of them. And remember thinking, why? They were a big part of the event and I Read More …
NOTE: The following report is also being featured on Neo-Tokyo 2099 As I visited each booth in one exhibit room and busy taking photos of booths and booth girls/guys, the attendees haven’t arrived yet but already I was starting to sense the enormity of this Read More …
NOTE: The following convention report is also being featured on Neo-Tokyo 2099 From March 23-24, AnimeJapan 2019’s public event took place at Tokyo Big Sight in Koto Ward. While we have covered AnimeJapan since Tokyo International Anime Fair and Anime Contents Expo (and those two Read More …
Greetings everyone! I’m back home! Granted, I am jet lagged and sleep is going to be a challenge for a shortwhile, but after a month in Japan, it was another incredible adventure. But what made this adventure even more memorable are the wonderful people I Read More …
Hi everyone! In the next few hours, I will be on an airplane off to Japan. I know a lot of people (including friends) have asked “Japan again?”. And it’s understandable. For me, I love Japan, maybe not enough to move there but I love Read More …
I’m often asked about how one can avoid the crowded trains in metropolitan areas of Japan. People may have heard that people are packed like sardines in a train and yes, it happens a lot and some, especially coming to Japan with children, worry about Read More …
The Harajuku Jingumae district is among the popular shopping districts in Shibuya based in Harajuku. With Cat St. on the opposite end of Omotesando, Jingumae is a place I often visit for coffee shops and restaurants but also features cool shopping. And you also have Read More …
From my last blog, I wrote about how Y’s Road was the largest bike shop chain in Japan. Offering varieties and brands of bikes, the stores are no doubt, the goto store for bikes and accessories. Let’s take a look at the cycling accessories offered Read More …