For part 2 of the shopping guide, I explored the area around the train station as well as going up along Chuo-dori (????). There are heaps of shops everywhere and its just a matter of visiting each o…

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We were amazed by the number of dedicated LED shops at Akihabara Electric town. On our short tour we encountered 6 or more shops dedicated to selling only LEDs - who's supporting them all? This sign …

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Mama Lisa's World presents thousands of traditional kids songs from over a hundred countries and cultures! We also feature a major collection of Mother Goose Rhymes, global recipes, holiday tradition…

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ONIGIRI Part 1; Introduction to Onigiri O-nigiri (??? or ???; ????) or rice ball, is a Japanese food that is made from white rice which are shaped into triangular or oval shape and often wrapped in &…

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Suntory, Japan's distillery whose whisky was crowned as world's best in 2014, is sending its beverages into space. In a surprisingly down-to-earth press release, the company focused on its scientific…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 10 years, 2 months ago | 6 comments

Let's enjoy the winter in Sapporo without a broken leg ! With a good preparation, everything is absolutely fine. First and obvious advice : buy good shoes which means warm, studded shoes. With a good…

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Time and time again we have professed the end of Naruto. While the original manga has certainly finished, there always seems to be something new for Masashi Kishimoto's ninja clans. If you haven't go…

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One could argue that Japanese food is an art form in itself, with chefs taking exceptional pride in food presentation. However, sweets artist Junichi Mitsubori elevates this art form by channeling hi…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 10 years, 2 months ago | 1 comment

As you get ready to depart for JET, you’ll be researching a lot of things. Preparing for a new life takes a lot of work. In articles, handouts, guidebooks, and seminars you’ll come across a scary ter…

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It’s no secret that Japanese manhole covers are some of the most intricate and colorful in the world. So French-born designer and illustrator David Robert decided to create replicas; not from cast …

posted by  RamenRyan | 10 years, 2 months ago | 2 comments