Tag: entertainment
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Did Japan Inspire Blue Bottle? Kissaten and Tokyo’s Roasters
Japan’s Coffee Culture: From Kissaten to the New Wave of Small Roasteries: Japan is famous for tea, yet it has one of the most devoted coffee cultures in the world. Its old-style coffee houses, called kissaten, helped inspire the founder of Blue Bottle Coffee in California, and the same spirit of patient, hand-made brewing now…
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Japan’s Best Ski Resort in 2022/2023: Appi Kogen Ski Resort in Iwate:
Beautiful Scenery in Japan In this blog, I will gradually share beautiful photographs of Japan’s landscapes, all taken by me over the years. I hope you enjoy discovering the many scenic places that Japan has to offer. This photograph captures the beautiful autumn scenery of Appi Kogen Ski Resort in Iwate Prefecture, northern Japan. Appi…
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The Perfect 3-Day Fukuoka and Hakata
The Perfect 3-Day Fukuoka and Hakata Itinerary: Three days is enough time to enjoy Fukuoka’s food, temples and waterfront without feeling rushed, thanks to a compact city center and an airport that sits very close to downtown. This itinerary organizes your visit around Hakata, Dazaifu and Tenjin, and the Ohori Park and seaside area, with…
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The Beauty of Wisteria
Beautiful Scenery in Japan In this blog, I will gradually introduce some of the beautiful scenery of Japan that I have photographed myself over the years. This is a photograph I took at Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi. The park is particularly famous for its beautiful wisteria flowers, and during the blooming season from April…
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Mystical “Sakura” Weeping Cherry Blossom
“Beautiful Scenery of Japan” Through this blog, I’ll be sharing, little by little, photographs of Japan’s beautiful landscapes that I’ve taken myself. The photo below was taken of a weeping cherry tree lit up at night, at a temple in a small regional city. It captures a moment as dusk gradually deepened into pitch-black darkness,…
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Japan’s Gourmet Shaved Ice Boom
Kakigori: Japan’s Gourmet Shaved Ice Boom, and Where to Try It: Kakigori has existed in Japan for centuries as a simple summer treat, but over the past decade or so it’s transformed into something else entirely: a serious dessert category with dedicated specialty shops, long lines, and a genuinely devoted following. If you associate shaved…
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ONE PIECE, Gundam Spots
ONE PIECE Mugiwara Store and Gundam Spots: A Shopping and Sightseeing Guide: Two of the biggest names in Japanese pop culture, ONE PIECE and Gundam, each have their own network of official stores and, in Gundam’s case, genuinely massive life-size statues worth seeing in person. This guide covers where to find both, including one major…
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Nintendo shop,Pokémon Center,JUMP SHOP
Nintendo shop,Pokémon Center CYBERSPACE SHIBUYA: The Anime, Manga, and Game Shops Inside Shibuya PARCO: The 6th floor of Shibuya PARCO, branded “CYBERSPACE SHIBUYA,” has become one of Tokyo’s most concentrated destinations for anime, manga, and video game merchandise, packing around ten official shops onto a single floor. If pop culture shopping is on your list,…
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Pokémon Centers
Pokémon Centers in Tokyo and Kansai: Where to Find Them: Pokémon Center stores are official retail shops selling merchandise, plush toys, trading cards, and region- or store-exclusive items you won’t find anywhere else, and they’ve become a genuinely popular stop for visitors well beyond dedicated fans. Here’s where to find them across Tokyo and the…
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Mt. Fuji, Kamakura, and Nikko Day Trips
Guided Tours vs. DIY: Mt. Fuji, Kamakura, and Nikko Day Trips from Tokyo: Mt. Fuji, Kamakura, and Nikko are three of the most popular day trips from Tokyo, and each can be done either independently by train or through a guided tour. Which approach makes more sense varies by destination, and this guide breaks down…
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Tokyo Skytree vs. Tokyo Tower
Which Ticket Should You Buy?: Both towers offer sweeping views over Tokyo, and first-time visitors often aren’t sure which one is actually worth the ticket price, or whether it’s worth visiting both. This guide compares them directly so you can decide. Quick Comparison Factor Tokyo Skytree Tokyo Tower Height 634m (world’s tallest tower) 333m Observation…
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Sushi-Making and Cooking Classes in Japan
A Complete Guide: Learning to make Japanese food from an actual instructor, rather than just eating it, has become one of the most popular hands-on experiences for visitors, and it’s easy to see why: you leave with a skill, not just a photo. This guide covers sushi-making classes, other popular cooking experiences, and a specific,…
