Cheap Sex - Beating the Cost of Loving in Tokyo
Like pretty much all the other mammals cohabiting planet Earth, the Cheapo is hardwired at an animal level to find a mate and reproduce. In this article I hope to assist fellow Cheapos living in or v…
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Linear Liner Maglev Train Toy
Train-lovers (Densha Otaku) are a significant group that frequents the hobby shops of Akihabara. I am sure they will enjoy this model, and someone might even come up with a cheaper version!…
THE IDOLM@STER fans hold ita-sha meetup in Akihabara
Walk into the underground parking of Akihabara's UDX building and on the best of days you'll think you've walked into an otaku-themed episode of Pimp My Ride; the parking spa…
Sponsor // Buy from Japan Quick and Easy with White Rabbit Express
It’s 2am. I’m burning the candle at both ends again trying to buy another must-have product from Japan. It’s a limited edition, Japan-only, 50th anniversary Casio calculator. Wi…
3-D printing throws ceramics into a spin | The Japan Times
Cutting-edge 3-D printing technology is changing the dynamics of Japanese ceramics as designers merge the traditional craft with a digital framework in pursuit of aesthetic refinement …
The Bloom of Cherry Blossoms 2016
Discover Spring Culture of Japan! Springtime in Japan is nothing less than magical. From late March to mid-April or even early May, the country's iconic sakura (cherry blossoms) capture the…
Art Installed on the Streets of Japan by Spanish Artist Pejac
“Everyone is an artist” (2015). Kawasaki City, Kanagawa During the month of June, 2015 Spanish street artist Pejac was traveling through Asia installing whimsical, captiv…
Ameyoko Shopping Street
On the eastern side of Ueno Park, in the streets around the elevated tracks of the train station, you'll find the Ameyoko Shopping Street: a great place to come when you're in the market fo…
Autumn foliage / Official Tokyo Travel Guide GO TOKYO
The cultural complex has a variety of sports facilities including Jingu Stadium, a golf range, an ice skating rink, and tennis courts. The 300-meter-long avenue leading to the Meiji Memoria…
Tips on Japanese 100 Yen shops (Top 3 Best Buy & Worst Buy) - DeepJapan
100 yen shops are helpful as money-savers for both the locals and travellers. You can buy stuff to just use a few days while travelling, and throw them away before leaving. Some 100 yen shots of…