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TOKYO - The Tokyo Metropolitan Police plan to limit pedestrian access to Shibuya's famous scramble crossing to avoid potential trouble from rowdy revelers on New Year's Eve. Every year…
Green tea is the main type of tea that is produced and consumed in Japan. There are many kinds of green tea produced in Japan. Japanese teas are generally classified according to their type of cultiv…
a sea horse (left) and mandrill (right) created from balloons We want Masayoshi Matsumoto at our next birthday party! Although, admittedly, it may be difficult to get the…
Japan is a nation with an undeniably unique culture. The art, technology, and cuisine the country produces posses certain attributes that are distinctly Japanese. That said, it's very easy to te…
I made the experience, that young foreigners coming to Japan have a high interest in Manga (comic book art) and Anime (animated cartoons). Usually this is the first step into Japanese pop-cultur…
Whether you're looking for electronics, hardware, anime, games, or anything remotely geeky, you'll find it in Akihabara, a bustling shopping district in Tokyo, Japan. Located just north of …
Maybe this is just what you want to wake up to in the morning – a city-destroying monster peeking through your window! Shinjukus Hotel Gracery offers rooms with view on Godzilla, Japa…
Are you a Japanese noodle lover? Do you want to experience different styles and tastes of Japanese noodle varieties? Then this is the event for YOU! This is a delicious noodl…
Even though the Japanese team didn't win, it was still a very interesting event worth taking a look at. The DARPA Robotics Challenge is over. It will certainly be remembered as one of…
Vending machines in Japan are not only common but growing in numbers rapidly. Every street corner has a vending machine, and you might be surprised by the items they sell. Most of them sell drinks, b…