Yen for Living
On Jan. 23, the Chiba prefectural police announced that in 2013 there 724 reported cases of telephone swindling targeting older people, a phenomenon that is still referred to as ore-ore sagi (li…
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DIY Kits | TokyoTreat
Japanese candy is always a popular and striking pleasure for people around the world, but for the last few years these do-it-yourself candy kits have become all of the craze due to its uniq…
Eating Skewers of Yakitori at Tokyo's Memory Lane (or Piss Alley)
Having wandered around, and walked probably the distance of a marathon that day in Tokyo, I needed to sit down for an evening snack. We were in the always bustling business and shopping district of S…
Tokyo HackerSpace
One thing that most foreigners do not know about Akihabara is that it is a great place for hackers and gadget makers. This is a great site for those who build their own gadgets. read the …
Kabukicho, Shinjuku: The Do's and Don'ts of Visiting Shinjuku's Red Light District | Meetrip
Discover authentic local culture with Meetrip locals who can show you the wonders of their hometown, far beyond what any guidebook or tour package can show you. read the original article
7 Tips for Low Budget Filming in Tokyo - Tokyo Times
Tokyo is an expensive city. However, many films we work on are not big budget monsters. Instead, they are run and gun favors for friends. As such, we end up doing a lot of low-budget shooting on…
Huge Gundam Model in Odaiba
This is the world's largest robot model. First displayed in Odaiba Seaside Park in 2009, it is now (hopefully permanently) mounted close to the Palette Town Shopping Mall. read the o…
Japanese Surveillance Camera System Can Check 36 Million Faces Per Second
There were several news stories late last week about a new surveillance system by Hitachi Kokusai Electric that the company claims is able to capture a person's face and, in one second, scan som…
10 Must-see spots in Kamakura once you are in town!
Kamakura-shi in Kanagawa prefecture is needless to say a well-known tourist attraction.Let us introduce you the must-see places, restaurants and leisure activities in this popular Kama…
Shimokitazawa Area | Japan National Tourism Organization
Shimokitazawa, commonly called "Shimokita," is on the western side of Tokyo, and although just a small town, it is very popular among young people. In questionnaire surv…