The One about Edo Wonderland in Nikko – Part 7 – The Cat Mascot – Nyanmage
While Edo Wonderland does a great job of bring that Edo Period feel to the theme park, a theme park in Japan wouldn’t be complete without a mascot and Edo Wonderland has a samurai cat named “nyanmage”. To be truthful, I thought it was a Read More …
The One about Edo Wonderland in Nikko – Part 6 – The Oiran Dochu Parade
In the early afternoon at Edo Wonderland, the staff will direct everyone towards the main strip in the village for the Oiran Dochu parade (or the Oiran Courtesan Procession). This one is interesting because many will think this is a parade for a geisha, but Read More …
The One about Edo Wonderland in Nikko – Part 5 – The live shows at Edo Wonderland
In the last blog post, I discussed the live shows and how one can find out what times the next show would start. While I would usually discuss the live shows first, in this case, I wanted to discuss the times of the shows because Read More …
The One about Edo Wonderland in Nikko – Part 4 – What time does the show start?
I have received several messages about Edo Wonderland in regards to show times. So, before I continue on with my coverage of Edo Wonderland, there is something important that I need to mention. The times of the shows are in Japanese!!!! So, looking at the Read More …
The One about Edo Wonderland in Nikko – Part 3 – Entering Edo Wonderland
Once you arrive to Edo Wonderland, you will go through a row of trees and certain areas that showcase what people used during the Edo Period. As you go through the path, you then discover a village with mountains around it. This village is Edo Read More …
The One about Edo Wonderland in Nikko – Part 2 – How to use a JR Pass to get to Edo Wonderland and when to leave Edo Wonderland
Before I discuss the Edo Wonderland theme park, in part 1, I wrote about how to get inexpensive tickets via KLOOK. In part 2, I need to discuss something very important and that’s how to get to Edo Wonderland and how to leave Edo Wonderland. Read More …
The One about Edo Wonderland in Nikko – Part 1 – How to purchase inexpensive tickets
Located in the Kinugawa Onsen area of Nikko, Tochigi is a cultural theme park known as Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura. For those who want to experience traditional Japanese culture with a surreal feeling that you have time traveled to the past during the Edo Period Read More …
The One about the Y.W.C.A.’s 1919 Video from Japan
Hope everyone is having a good day! With family for July 4th and did anyone in California feel that earthquake from Southern California. That one went a little longer than usual but fortunately, the epicenter was in a remote area of California. Anyway, a short Read More …
The One about Sarugakuzuka (Sarugaku Shrine) in Daikanyama
Daikanyama is no doubt a place known for its high-end shopping, boutique shops, art galleries and restaurants but located not far from the former Asakura residence (a historical landmark) is Sarugakuzuka (Sarugaku Shrine). Supposedly this is a shrine (built around the Taisho Era – 1912-1926) Read More …
The One about How my 2010 Interview with Tibetan singer Alan Dawa Dolma happened!
I received a recent e-mail in regards to a J!-ENT interview I did almost a decade ago with Tibetan singer, Alan Dawa Dolma. Best known for her music in Chinese and Japanese (as the artist alan /note: In Japan, they love to use names in Read More …
The One about my interview with “Anime Stuff” (1987-1995) Owner/Publisher, Tom Mitchell
Interview by Dennis A. Amith Years before anime publications in English such as “Animerica”, “Anime UK” and “Protoculture Addicts” were released in magazine and comic book shops, anime fans would have to obtain news and information through BBS and text-based zines. “Anime Stuff”, which was Read More …
TRAVEL GUIDE: The One about Getting an International Drivers Permit to Use During Your Vacation in Another Country
NOTE: The following Travel Guide is for US residents A question I have been asked frequently is how one can drive in another country? May it be the convenience to drive to a country side much quicker than riding on a train? To even riding Read More …
The One about the Enoshima Hello Kitty Saryo (Tea House) and Store at Enoshima Island
For those going to Enoshima Island, Tobiccho is not the only popular restaurant in the region, because there is another famous location which brings in a flock of tourists and it’s the Enoshima Hello Kitty Saryo (saryo means “tea house”). NOTE: Another beautiful shop is Read More …
The One about The Great Burger Stand in Shibuya (@ Shibuya Stream)
Located at the new Shibuya Stream commercial complex is a popular burger shop known as The Great Burger Stand. The younger brother of the popular Harajuku burger restaurant, The Great Burger. There is no doubt that owner Kurumata Atsushi wanted to bring is an American Read More …
The One about Racines FARM to PARK restaurant at Minami-Ikebukuro Park
For those who happened to be at East Ikebukuro, you’ll notice that early morning breakfasts are not happening as most restaurants in the area open at 11:00 and 11:30 a.m. Fortunately, right on Minami-Ikebukuro Park is a restaurant called Racines FARM to PARK which opens Read More …
The One about Minami-Ikebukuro Park
Located near many popular restaurants in Ikebukuro is a small park known as Minami-Ikebukuro Park. No, there are no trees as one expect to see at other parks, but it’s more of an area where people tend to gather, especially families during the not-so-hot days. Read More …
The One about Mr. FARMER restaurants in Japan (for vegan/non-vegan choices)
For those who are looking for vegan food options or a restaurant that serves food with quality produce from contracted farmers from all over Japan, you will want to give Mr. FARMER a chance! With restaurant locations in Omotesando, Shinjuku, Komazawa, Hibiya and Kisarazu, the Read More …