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Kiyosumi Teien Garden
Located in Tokyo’s Koto ward, the Kiyosumi Teien Garden is a Japanese style garden set out in the sukiya style (a pond inhabited by birds ....
2 Sep 2:36 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Imperial Palace
The Imperial Palace in the center of Tokyo is a popular tourist attraction and the Eastern Garden is open to the public (free of charge). ....
30 Aug 12:51 pm  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Japan In the News: iPad for giant sumo wrestlers
A recent news article from Reuters declares that the iPad is the right fit for giant sumo wrestlers. This is just another example of how t....
27 Aug 3:05 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Sony Building Ginza
Opened in 1966, the Sony Building is a Ginza landmark and features a variety of shops, showrooms and restaurants. Inside, there are severa....
26 Aug 2:55 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Hello Kitty in Odaiba
Last year, I wrote about the 30th year anniversary life size Gundam model robot which stood near the Rainbow Bridge in Tokyo, on the man-mad....
24 Aug 3:05 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Ginza
Ginza is recognized as one of the most luxurious and upscale shopping districts in the world. The heart of Ginza is the intersection of Chu....
22 Aug 5:45 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Shinjuku Night Lights
I had blogged about Shinjuku last year.  It is one of the most popular and famous districts in Tokyo, Japan.  This blog post is a pictoria....
20 Aug 12:43 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Food Magazine grocery store
There is a Food Magazine grocery store near our apartment in Roppongi Hills, Tokyo – catering mainly to the gaijin or expat community in t....
18 Aug 2:17 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Tokyo Skyscrapers
Currently, the Tokyo Tower is the tallest structure in Tokyo at a height of 333 meters.  Tokyo Sky Tree is still under construction and is ....
15 Aug 12:47 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Kendo
Immortalized in the action movies of Akira Kurosawa and in the bestselling novel Musashi, Kendo is one of the oldest of Japan’s martial ar....
12 Aug 11:42 pm  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
The Architecture of Kenzo Tange in Tokyo
One of the most influential Japanese architects of the 20th century is Kenzo Tange (1913-2005).  The 1987 Pritzker Prize winner has a numbe....
10 Aug 7:42 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Yokohama Minato Mirai 21
Completing this series of blog posts about the city of Yokohama is Minato Mirai 21, a seaside urban area in central Yokohama whose name mean....
7 Aug 12:25 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Yokohama Motomachi Shotengai
Near Yokohama Chinatown, you can find Motomachi Shotengai (shopping street), a fashionable shopping street with several hundred well-establi....
5 Aug 6:21 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Yokohama Chinatown
Yokohama Chinatown (Yokohama Chukagai) is Japan’s largest chinatown, located in central Yokohama. Yokohama Chinatown quickly developed....
3 Aug 2:46 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Kyu Iwasaki-tei Gardens
Located in Ueno, the Kyu Iwasaki-tei Gardens is the former estate of the Iwasaki clan who were the founders of Mitsubishi.  The main attrac....
31 Jul 9:13 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Takashita Dori
Takeshita Dori (Takeshita Street) is a 400 meter, pedestrian-only street lined with fashion boutiques, cafes and restaurants in Harajuku in ....
29 Jul 5:00 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Tokyo International Forum
Opened in January 1997, the Tokyo International Forum is a multi-purpose convention and art center located in Marunouchi, Chiyoda. With ....
27 Jul 7:42 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Railway Museum
The Railway Museum, located in Saitama City near Tokyo, opened in October 17, 2007 featuring Japan’s rich rail history. Entrance fee i....
25 Jul 12:55 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Konbini
Although there are convenience stores in Canada, it really doesn’t compare to the konbinis in Japan, both in the number of stores and the ....
23 Jul 12:48 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Nippon Origami Museum
While waiting for our return home flight at Narita airport in Tokyo a few weeks ago, we visited the Nippon Origami Museum on the 3rd floor o....
21 Jul 12:43 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Omiyage
When a Japanese person returns from a trip, he or she bring home souvenirs, called omiyage, to friends, co-workers and relatives.  Airports....
19 Jul 6:44 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Airport Limousine Bus
There are several ways to travel between Narita Airport and Tokyo. If you have a lot of luggage, one of the best ways is the Airport Limousi....
16 Jul 12:48 pm  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Yokohama Central Town Festival
The annual Yokohama Central Town Festival was held in Yamashita Park from June 4-6, 2010, celebrating 151 years since the Yokohama Port open....
14 Jul 12:23 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Tokyo Beer Paradise 2010
To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Munich’s famous beer festival, an Oktoberfest style beer festival called Tokyo Beer Paradise was hel....
11 Jul 11:18 pm  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Tanabata
Tanabata is celebrated on July 7, also known as the Star Festival.  Last year, I attended the Shonan Tanabata Festival in Hiratsuka, Kanaga....
10 Jul 3:03 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Denny’s Japan
We ate at a Denny’s restaurant near our hotel (Tokyo Hilton in Shinjuku) for our last dinner in Tokyo before heading home to Canada. Unli....
8 Jul 2:17 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Back in Canada
Our family has returned to our home in Canada after over 2.5 years living in Tokyo, Japan.  We had a direct 12 hour flight from Narita to P....
6 Jul 11:04 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Goodbye Japan
This is our last day in Japan as we are about to take the Limousine Bus from our hotel to Narita airport.  It has been a memorable 2.5+ yea....
3 Jul 9:48 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
The Big Move
We have just moved out of our wonderful Tokyo apartment in Roppongi Hills which was our home for the past 2.5 years.  Just checked into a S....
30 Jun 9:00 pm  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Photos of the Day: A Splash of Red
I love these two (un-retouched) photos in the middle of the bustling city of Tokyo which I titled “A splash of red” – the Japanese fla....
30 Jun 8:41 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
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