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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…
“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 …
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…
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... read t…
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…
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 – Higash…
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. Ther…
There are a variety of ways to stay connected to the internet while traveling in Japan. However, this is a quickly evolving industry where services and rates are constantly changing. Although this is…
Rumor: 3DS 2016 plans leaked, The Legend of Zelda Wii U an NX holiday 2016 launch title Fun code names and Disney games. On February 22, a NeoGAF user posted a thread containing reportedly source…
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 cult…