Somebody had a long day…, Tokyo (Japan)
Ueno Park (上野公園) is a spacious public park located in the Ueno section of Taito, Tokyo, Japan. It occupies the site of the former....
3 Sep 10:30 am  from  Alexandregervais   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Escalator to Osaki Station, Tokyo (Japan)
Ōsaki Station (大崎駅) is a railway station in Tokyo’s Shinagawa Ward. It is one of the stations where trains on the Yamanote Line ....
2 Sep 10:32 am  from  Alexandregervais   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Today’s Japan Photo: Shinjuku Crossing
Yesterday, some of you folks might have felt the vibrant colours of Yasukuni Dori 靖国通り were too dazzling. Hence, for Today’s Japan....
2 Sep 10:10 am  from  alafista   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Takoyaki, octopus donuts?
I am being so good and posting again even though I feel very much just like sitting around and not using my brain haha. So I decided to pick....
2 Sep 4:24 am  from  Chouzuru   [Profile]  [Recent] 
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] 
Disaster Prevention in Tokyo
Today is 2010 September 1. The 87th anniversary of the 「関東大震災」 (“Great Kanto Earthquake“) that destroyed the Tokyo area o....
1 Sep 11:46 pm  from  Tokyo Five   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Vintage Shopping Guide: Harajuku & Shibuya
I have two approaches to vintage shopping: either I go out with a really specific item in mind (eg, little black dress, denim jacket, leathe....
1 Sep 5:05 pm  from  Unknown   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Today’s Japan Photo: Yasukuni Dori 靖国通り
After viewing the beautiful night scene of Shinjuku from the bird eye’s view yesterday, we shall come down to the streets and explore the ....
1 Sep 10:39 am  from  alafista   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Maid in Akihabara, Tokyo (Japan)
Maid cafes are a popular, totally geeked-out phenomenon centered in the back alleys of Akihabara’s electric town. Their specialty? Girl....
1 Sep 10:30 am  from  Alexandregervais   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Relaxing around Shinagawa Station, Tokyo (Japan)
Shinagawa Station (品川駅) is the first major station south of Tokyo Station and is a major interchange for trains operated by JR East....
31 Aug 9:00 pm  from  Alexandregervais   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Did you know… The Oldest Structure in Sumida, Tokyo
One of my sightseeing trips brought me to Sumida, outside the touristic areas, at the Sumidasan Kisshoin Tamon Temple. The gate of this t....
31 Aug 5:09 pm  from  Muza-chan.net   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Obon vacation part 8: Tokyo Bay Fireworks
On my mum’s last night in Tokyo, I wanted to take her somewhere special. The last night is always horrible because we both know she has to....
31 Aug 10:27 am  from  Haikugirl   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Today’s Japan Photo: Shinjuku Lights
For Today’s Japan Photo, we will be travelling to one of the skyscrapers in Tokyo and enjoy the night scene of Shinjuku, which is illumin....
31 Aug 10:02 am  from  alafista   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Shinozaki Pony Land
Hello again, I'm writing again! Being that I'm back in MN and have nothing besides school taking my time at the current moment, there is rea....
31 Aug 4:11 am  from  Chouzuru   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Photos: Good Design Expo 2010
This year's Good Design Expo, which took place at Tokyo Big Sight over the weekend (Aug 27-29), showcased over 2,000 design-conscious items....
30 Aug 11:06 pm  from  Pinktentacle   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Salaryman of Osaki, Tokyo (Japan)
The word “Salaryman” can be found in many books and articles pertaining to Japanese culture. Immediately following World War II, beco....
30 Aug 10:24 pm  from  Alexandregervais   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Salaryman of Osaki, Tokyo (Japan)
The word “Salaryman” can be found in many books and articles pertaining to Japanese culture. Immediately following World War II, beco....
30 Aug 10:11 pm  from  Alexandregervais   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Photos from my hike up Mt. Takao.
When we arrived at Shinjuku Station to catch our train to Mt. Takao we were expecting a 75 minute ride past 30 or so stops, so we had arrive....
30 Aug 4:02 pm  from  The Other East   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Obon vacation part 7: Fukagawa Hachiman Festival
August 14th was quite a jam-packed day. After our river walk, a brief encounter with Basho, and a trip to another world, we accidentally stu....
30 Aug 3:12 pm  from  Haikugirl   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Obon vacation part 6: 借りぐらしのアリエッティ @ The MOT
At the beginning of August I went to see the new Studio Ghibli film, 借りぐらしのアリエッティ (Karigurashi no Arrietty, or The B....
30 Aug 2:21 pm  from  Haikugirl   [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] 
Today’s Japan Photo: Tokyo Imperial Palace
For Today’s Japan Photo, we will be visiting the residence of the Emperor of Japan – the Tokyo Imperial Palace 皇居, located in Chiyo....
30 Aug 10:27 am  from  alafista   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Little League World Series ’10
Japan has become a powerhouse in the sport of baseball. In the American MLB there are many Japan star players such as Ichiro and Hideki Mats....
29 Aug 8:36 pm  from  Tokyo Five   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Obon vacation part 5: Sumida River & Matsuo Basho
My mum and I left Hamamatsu for Tokyo on Friday 13th August.  We were staying in a business hotel in Shinjuku, so we found that and then we....
29 Aug 8:12 pm  from  Haikugirl   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Let’s Visit Tokyo – Skyline Part 1/3
We are still struggling with the heat and humidity here so today, once more, we will have a rather quite “unique” video, one of many to....
29 Aug 11:01 am  from  Akihabara News   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Beautiful Shinjuku Photography from Chris Willson
I saw these photos a few days ago and I knew as soon as they were published online I just had to link across to them.  The photographer in ....
29 Aug 10:00 am  from  Big in Japan   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Apple Store Shibuya
Many requests I put up on the JPCP page are pictures of various stores in Japan. I love shopping and I find stores in Japan....
28 Aug 8:46 pm  from  Yonasu   [Profile]  [Recent] 
The CIR Files #5 – Back in Japan
The CIR Files #5 -- Back in JapanI’m back! In Japan, that is. Enjoy this compilation of video from my first few weeks in Japan. :D More co....
28 Aug 2:08 pm  from  Unknown   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Photowalk: Sunday 29th August
On a compositional theme we’ll be exploring from Tsukishima through to Kyosumi-Shirakawa. Sunday we’ll meet around 3pm and the theme for....
28 Aug 11:35 am  from  Japanorama   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Japan’s execution chamber opened to the press
Japan’s justice minister has allowed media to come in and look at the gallows where the executions take place: Here is a video from T....
28 Aug 11:04 am  from  Mutant Frog   [Profile]  [Recent] 
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