Culture
Moe Konbu (kelp)
The latest product to promote itself with a Moe blend is konbu from the town of Erimo in Hokkaido. The brand named Seishun Konbu is using 2 characters…
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Photos
Ginza Weekend Walk
Ginza on a Sunday is one of the few places left to experience Hokousha-tengoku (歩行者天国), literally meaning 'pedestrians paradise', on a major Tokyo street…
Food & Drink
Ochazuke お茶漬け
Ochazuke is a great Japanese meal to have when you are not feeling well. Trying to keep the meals light and health while I get rid of this kidney stone, I…
Culture
Tokyo Figure Show
For those who haven't heard yet, the Tokyo Figure Show will be held from the Here is what Danny from Dannychoo.com has to say about this exciting show…
Living in Japan
Kidney Stone 2
I thought I had better write this while the pain relief drugs are still doing their work. I just got back from the hospital and was told its definitely…
Living in Japan
Kidney stone
Down with kidney stone since yesterday. Hopefully better soon. Might not be able to post from hospital. Back soon
Shibuya
Shibuya Streets Vol.3
If you have been following the Shibuya Streets series you will have seen quite a few of the advertising trucks in the shots. This week we are taking a…
Outdoors & Sport
Adidas Futsal Shibuya
The adidas Futsal Park in Shibuya has been in place for a few years now. I was asked by a reader to show some photos so here they are. The Futsal Park is…
Culture
Moe Temple
Moe has been used to advertise many products in Japan. It is said to have created economic value of over YEN 90,000,000 (about $100 million $1 billion)…
Trains & Transport
Shinkansen Cleaning
The trains in Japan always look clean, particularly the Shinkansen. At Tokyo station, the cleaners quickly board the incoming trains, perform a quick…
Photos
3D Origami
Some very cool pictures put together on video by doriansol at YouTube. These objects are all made with origami paper. The effect of putting them all…
Culture
Arashi Disney Concert
Arashi, the successful Japanese music group, will perform at Tokyo Disney Sea with Mickey Mouse on 20th November, 2009. The event called "Premium Night"…
Characters
Rilakkuma Clinic
Looks like Rilakkuma has started his own Doctor's clinic ? I spotted this at Shinagawa. I wonder if they got permission to use that or whether they are…
Marketing
Wedding Proposal Planner
When asked by your friends 'How did he propose to you?', imagine if you could say that your husband rented out an entire movie cinema, featuring a special…
Conbini Monday
Conbini Monday Wk14
Calbee make some great potato chips and this weeks to pick is no exception. With the top left hand label mark saying "we introduce new interesting flavors…
Shopping
Pet Toilet Paper
Ever wanted your own custom toilet paper. How about putting pictures of your pet on a roll of your own? In Japan, thanks to azfit, that is exactly what…
Trains & Transport
Chiba Monorail
I visited a friend in Chiba and got the chance to ride the Chiba monorail recently. There are a few monorails in Japan, some that run above the tracks and…
Marketing
Uniqlo Models
Uniqlo is a popular clothes store in Japan which many have compared to the Gap in the US. The range of products, pricing and service are all good, but…