Change trays
I am very curious about those small trays that are used in Japan when settling daily cash transactions. Instead of handing your payment to the clerk, or setting it on the counter by the cash register…
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This 390-year-old bonsai tree survived an atomic bomb, and no one knew until 2001
Moses Weisberg was walking his bicycle through the National Arboretum in Northeast Washington when he stopped at a mushroom-shaped tree. The first thing he noticed was the thickness of the trunk…
Printed, Painted, and Sculpted Kitties – Cats in Japanese Art
Cats are an obsession in modern Japan. Most people have heard of cat cafes by now, but did you know there are cat shrines and even cat tourism? Tama the cat was appointed stationmaster of a Wakayama…
Tokyo Rattled by Earthquake
No immediate reports of damage, tsunami after magnitude 5.6 quake TOKYO-A powerful earthquake shook central Tokyo on Monday afternoon, causing the temporary suspension of some bullet trains and …
The Intercultural
Week 3 and I have received the first 'Chikoku shoumeisho' (late ticket) of the semester. The ticket says "This shows that the honourable customer's train journey was del…
Top Ten Japanese Instant Noodles 2014
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Three must-go ANIME stores in Akihabara
Akihabara is the hottest district for fans of Japanese Anime, manga and games. You would definitely encounter Anime-related goods that come into your sight one after another. From the countless …
I, Robot Maker
One of the reasons that people visit Akihabara for is to by Robot Parts. FEW WOULD DISAGREE THAT Japan is ground zero for robotics. But what's really cool is not Sony's off-…
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Plans For New Shibuya Skyscraper Unveiled
renderings of the new Shibuya Station Building slated to open in 2019 The face of Tokyo continues to change. This week Tokyu Corp. unveiled plans for what a new skyscrape…