Perfect Guide to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories Enjoy a 360 degree panoramic view of Tokyo from the Observatories! The view from each tower differs slightly: On the Northeast side you will see highrises and skyscrapers of Shinjuku; on the northeast side you will find the Tokyo Skytree, On the South Tokyo Tower, and on the fine […]
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Dive into the Ghibli Museum
There is a new version of this blog with updated information. Please view it here: Dive into the Ghibli Museum – Planetyze. Hayao Miyazaki, arguably the most famous Japanese Animation director, is known for animation films such as Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and so on. The Ghibli museum, that displays his animation films, opened […]
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Kamakura Buddha (Daibutsu)
About Kamakura Kamakura is a popular tourist spot not just for foreigners, but also local Japanese, both young and old. The reason is simple: it offers a wide spectrum of attractions, from historical spots to religious temples of endangered Buddhist sects, from the most breathtaking nature scenery to the stylish restaurants and cafes that dot […]
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ABC Cooking Studio’s One Day Lesson
Japan is definitely a nation of food enthusiasts and as much as I like eating out, it can definitely get expensive. I always was interested in Japanese cooking and was given a great opportunity to learn more about it when I lived in a sharehouse for six months. If you are unfamiliar with what a […]
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Five Ways to Spend New Year’s Eve in Tokyo
Everything is different time schedule in new year week. So it is difficult to enjoy it. Here is the tips how to spend new year week. Time surely flies… Have you decided on what to do on the last day of the year? Most Japanese return to their hometowns over the New Year break and […]
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Christmas Illumination in Tokyo
Christmas illumination is one of the greatest attractions in Tokyo, as extensive amounts of money are invested into these tens of thousands of light bulbs that glow in various colors, producing a truly mystical and surreal scenery. Illumination is not spared from the Japanese creativity and innovation too, as you see light bulbs stringed up […]
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Tokyo Sky Tree Christmas Illumination
Everyone knows that Christmas is on the 25th of December (except in countries like Russia), but in Japan, once Halloween is over, the entire country switches into the Christmas mood! After the October 31st, Halloween decorations and pumpkins are cleared out and department stores and supermarkets bring our their Christmas decorations, and before you know […]
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Top 10 Halloween Themes
Halloween is originally celebrated on the eve of a Western Christian feast of the All Saints’ Day (or All Hallows’ Day), and is dedicated to remembering the dead. Nowadays, Halloween is celebrated by attending costume parties, Trick-or-Treat, lighting bonfires, carving pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns and so on. As with all traditions, they evolve as time passes, […]
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100 yen shops in Tokyo
Another thing that I really found amazing the first time I came to Japan, is the variety of goods you can buy just for 100 yen. I mean, almost literally anything can be bought at such stores as DAISO and Cando, from dinnerware to stationary, from cosmetics to garden tools; the only thing they have […]
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Enjoy Kabuki in Tokyo: the art of extraordinary singing and dancing
Enjoy Kabuki in Tokyo Here’s another great option you can do when you visit Tokyo: Going to a kabuki show. This is highly recommended if you like performing arts and traditional culture that’s still alive today. These 2 videos will give you a brief introduction to what kabuki is and what it looks like. Each […]
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