Shopping for Valentine Chocolates in Tokyo
It's almost Valentine's Day, which means there are Valentine's Day chocolate shopping events at department stores in Tokyo. Of course they sell normal chocolates, but they also sell cute ones, or...
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Hydrangea Temple Gardens in Kamakura
Temples in Kamakura are especially gorgeous and charming during the blooming season of the hydrangea. They're are in full bloom from about mid-June to earl July. Meigetsuin Temple and Tokeiji Temple...
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Magnificent Flower Gardens Near Tokyo
Tokyo is truly an awe-inspiring city, with it's massive public transportation, it's overwhelming human traffic and a plethora of restaurants, shopping centers and entertainment venues. Nonetheless,...
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Romantic Getaways near Tokyo
Whether you're looking for a romantic place to spend quality time with your significant other or a backpacking couple looking to relax in a luxurious room for a change, or a pair of tourists in Tokyo...
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The Kawaii Look for Girls in Tokyo
One thing that'll probably surprise you when you come to Tokyo is how the girls or young women look. If you're assuming they all have black hair, black eyes, then you're in the wrong country. In...
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Hello Kitty and Sanrio in Tokyo
Celebrities Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Paris Hilton, all have one thing in common. They are all Hello Kitty lovers! Hello Kitty, a character of Sanrio, is one of the best loved...
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What is “Kawaii”???
It's impossible for Japanese girls to go through a day without saying the word "kawaii". It's become a part of daily life. Japanese girls tend to prefer all things "Kawaii" and it's their goal to try...
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Japanese Coming of Age Day
A Rite of Passage Under Japanese tradition and law, you are "officially" an adult at the age of 20. It's the age where you're allowed to vote, drink alcohol and smoke. You are treated as an adult in...
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Shopping at Donki (Don Quijote)
Don Quijote or "Donki" is the place to go to buy just about everything! It's a discount store which sells electronics, clothes, costumes, makeup, sports equipment, snacks, food, drinks, games,...
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Can you tell the difference between a Geisha and a Maiko?
Geisha. Maiko. Many people have heard these words associated with Japanese culture, but also many don't really know what's the difference between the two! Web The Geisha A geisha is a women who is...
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