This is an all-in-one guide to using the JR and subway commuter trains in the Tokyo area, covering EVERYTHING from how to buy a ticket to how to get on and off the train. You're going to Japan! Congr…

posted by  Yubi | 9 years, 3 months ago | 0 comments

“wolf girl” (2015) by Takumi Kama. Pencil on panel.

“I am terrified of high school girls,” admits artist Takumi Kama. “If I encounter a group of them on a train there is a high possibility I will…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 9 years, 3 months ago | 0 comments

TOKYO -- Japan's soaring visitor tally is spurring efforts to deal with travelers' top complaint: the lack of free wireless Internet access. Starting on Feb. 5, Tokyo will provide complimentary Wi-Fi…

posted by  Yubi | 9 years, 3 months ago | 0 comments

It's no secret that Japan has one of the highest suicide rates in the world. It's unfortunate, but very true. Just look at Aokigahara, the most popular place in all of Japan to off yourself. It's tra…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 9 years, 3 months ago | 0 comments

The core collection housed in this 1959 Le Corbusier-designed building, Japan's only national museum devoted to Western art, was assembled by Kawasaki shipping magnate...

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Last year, we interviewed a Japanese TV announcer, Naomi Uemura, and she taught us How To Speak Beautiful Japanese. Since she provided some intriguing insight into the business, I wanted to learn mor…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 9 years, 3 months ago | 0 comments

From sweet to savory, Japan has a rich culture of freshly-made snacks. There’s gyoza and takoyaki for late-night snacking and castella and yokan for afternoon tea snacking. There’s kakigori for sum…

posted by  RamenRyan | 9 years, 3 months ago | 1 comment

Last time I introduced you to the nice apartments of Mr. Nakajima in Edogawa-ku.

Today I want to write about the place I live in – a peaceful neighborhood in Tokyo down town – Higashi-Jujo.

Many …

posted by  banzaitokyo | 9 years, 3 months ago | 1 comment

Now that we have a proper definition of culture shock, we can start diving into action. Having knowledge is only the first step. We have to put that knowledge to good use. We have the bricks. Now let…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 9 years, 3 months ago | 1 comment

TOKYO FOOD TOUR - your authentic culinary experience in Japan. ::: Tokyo Food Tour is to introduce the depth and richness of Japan's culinary culture to visitors and true Japanese food culture to the…

posted by  Yubi | 9 years, 3 months ago | 0 comments