Living in Japan
Tokyo.JapanTimes Launch
The launch party for the new Tokyo.JapanTimes.co.jp Site was on tonight at Roppongi Hills. Lots of people gathered to hear about the launch and catch up.…
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Goods
Western Architecture, Japan
I am thrilled to find some models of Western influenced Japanese architecture on Amazon Japan. This model is wonderful - a replica of the Sapporo Clock…
Living in Japan
Hard Disk failure
I upgrade to Windows 7 a week ago and everything seemed to be going fine. I normally don't turn my computer off at night but my whole apartment building…
Shopping
Kanji Quiz Toilet Paper
Do you have have a passion to learn kanji on the toilet? What a strange question - but this item from Amazon makes me wonder if people do have this…
Goods
Japanese Buildings
These building replicas look interesting. I wonder what you would use them for other than decoration? Could you use them for architecture study in a…
Conbini Monday
Conbini Monday Wk42
I took a few photos of the Yokote convenience store on my recent visit to Akita-ken. The photos in the store I had on my iPhone and have shown some here.…
Trains & Transport
Akita Shinkansen
From my recent trip to Yokote in Akita ken, I took some photos of the Akita Shinkansen leaving from Tokyo Station and arriving in at Yokote. The change over time at Oomagari was only 5 minutes and I boarded the train just as the door shut behind me. I did however manage to capture some photos along the way.
Food & Drink
Yokote Yakisoba
On my recent trip to Yokote I tried the local delicacy of Yokote Yakisoba. It is yakisoba with an egg on the top. Tasty ^_^. I have lots more photos of…
Goods
Hina Dolls, Japan
Have you got a favourite doll? I love the Japanese Hina doll set. What is your favourite doll? This one is great because it has a small drawer to keep…
Characters
Rilakkuma Cafe
Cute !! Another great gift idea if you are keen on Rilakkuma!! My kids are a huge fan of all Rilakkuma gear. What about you ? Do you like Rilakkuma bear?…
Characters
Rilakkuma iPhone case
After a trip to the Tokyo Station Rilakkuma Store I now have a hard case cover for my iPhone with style. Would you like a Rilakkuma hard case cover for…
Characters
Rilakkuma Store Visit
I went to the Rilakkuma Store at Tokyo Station again yesterday. This time I was in search of a case for my iPhone. There was lots of activity in store…
Marketing
meiji chocosk
Saw this great form of advertising at Tokyo Station for meiji chocolate. The whole kiosk is wrapped up in meiji milk chocolate brand with the back of the…
Culture
Doll Festival
I was at Ryogoku Station, where the Sumo is held in Tokyo, to visit the offices of a friendly bear company yesterday, and on the way back spotted this…
Photos
Kamakura Snow Festival, Yokote
I visted Yokote, Akita-Ken, for the recent Kamakura Snow Festival. The Kamakura tradition dates back over 400 years when small snow houses were made for the Gods and filled with food and Sake. The tradition carries on today with people from all over Japan and other countries coming to see the kamakura made by local villagers and children.
Travel
Japan Snow Train
Just got back from my one night trip to Yokote where they were holding the annual Kamakura and Bonden festival. The weather was sunny and warm, although…
Conbini Monday
Conbini Monday Wk41
The new products are starting to roll into the convenience stores quickly again. It is surprising how many new products that are and how quickly they…
Shibuya
Shibuya Streets Vol 11
It is Valentines Day today and as always in Japan it is predominantly the women giving chocolates to the males. There are chocolates to be bought for…