Area Sightseeing Guide | Odakyu Electric Railway
There are plenty of attractions on offer along the Odakyu Lines, including one of Japan's most famous trend-setting hot spots, Shinjuku, or there's Hakone where you can simply enjoy th…
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Taking an overnight bus in Japan
Night buses are a very cheap way of travel around Japan. I will be the first to admit that my initial experience on an overnight bus was probably not under the most ideal circumstances. I …
Yamanote Line in central Tokyo getting new trains in November - AJW by The Asahi Shimbun
Additional screens and fewer advertisements will be featured on new trains for the Yamanote Line in Tokyo next month when the bustling loop gets its first upgrade in 13 years, East Japan Railway Co. …
Tokyo camera shop guide
I have put together a shopping guide for anybody who is going to travel to, or currently lives in Tokyo. Anybody who is interested in photography knows how confusing and overwhelming Tokyo is. The fi…
Crowding out regulars: Japanese hotels face room shortages as tourism booms- Nikkei Asian Review
TOKYO -- Hotels in Tokyo, Osaka and other major cities in Japan are nearing capacity as tourists stream in, leaving some travelers struggling to secure rooms. Foreign customers at Hotel Oku…
Home - 23rd 3D & Virtual Reality Expo - Japan's leading trade show for 3D & virtual reality technology.
3D & Virtual Reality Expo (IVR) is Japan's largest exhibition gathering all kinds of 3D/Virtual Reality technologies, products and solutions. read the original article
Thanko: Fingerprint Authentication Padlock
Thanko's new USB PC Lock does what you expect—locks your PC—but the real height of geekery is the accompaning receiver (that you're apparently supposed to wear on your shirt, yeah right). W…
Musical Instrument Shopping Street
Anyone know where I can buy a violin?! Tokyo, if nothing else, is an extremely organized city. Its sprawling train system makes sense. People calmly wait in lines. There is a correct time, place and …
The Giant Pandas of Ueno Zoo | For 91 Days in Tokyo - Travel Blog
Japan's first zoo was established in Ueno Park, in 1882. Although its age is starting to show, the zoo is still a popular retreat in Tokyo. It's inexpensive, surprisingly large and, of cour…
Learn 50 Japanese Words in One Day to Use at Tokyo Disneyland
While visiting any foreign country it's always a great idea to learn a few words to use during your visit. Locals appreciate the effort when hearing someone attempting to speak their native lang…