JAPAN TRAVEL
The fuss behind the up to 3 hour long wait
Who is crazy enough to wait 45 minutes in line in light rain for tempura? Hai!
I was meeting a friend for lunch and she said, "Hey, I know this tempura restaurant in Nihombashi. I always take friends and visitors there. But we may have to wa...

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When: Dec 15th - Dec 18th 2018 ,  10:00am - 5:00pm
Traditional performing arts can be enjoyed at this annual festival held since the 12th century. Named after the Wakamiya shrine that resides in the larger Kasuga-Taisha shrine complex, this On-Matsuri was originally held to pray fo...

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JAPAN TRAVEL
Understanding Noh Theatre in an immersive workshop
For many people, some types of traditional Japanese arts such as Noh or Kabuki theatre can be a little intimidating. Since it was common for me to hear that even for native people its meaning could be difficult to understand, being a...

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Halal hand-pulled noodles in Tokyo
 
ust 5 mins walk from Ikebukuro station's west exit you can find one of Tokyo's best halal restaurant: Kaenzan Lanzhou Lamian. This hand-pulled noodle shop brings the authentic flavors of the silk road to Tokyo.
You can enjoy halal ramen, fried no...

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JAPAN TRAVEL
A cosy, affordable hostel in central Tokyo
BnB+ is a chain of budget-friendly hostels, with a handful of locations around Tokyo, as well as one in Nara. The 'Ninjya' branch in Otsuka is typical, providing basic but comfortable capsule beds at very reasonable cost, and so close to a s...

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JAPAN TRAVEL
A taste of Europe in Tokyo
Venue: Hibiya Park When: Dec 16th - Dec 25th 2018 ,  11:00am - 10:00pm
Christmas is a season for family, and especially lovers in Japan. The Tokyo Christmas Market in Hibiya is one of the most extravagant ones in Japan. Supported by the German Tourism and G...

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JAPAN TRAVEL
Venue: Ikegami Honmonji When: Monday - Jan 14th 2019 ,  10:00am - 4:30pm
Hashigo-nori is a traditional performance that attempts to pass on the techniques and methods of fireman in the Edo period. The performance is held every year on the coming-of-age day (second Monday of January) ...

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JNTO
 
Osaka is famous in Japan as a foodie’s paradise, but in this teeming commercial center and former merchant town, high quality and bargain prices go hand in hand.
Osaka’s best-known dish is okonomiyaki. A kind of Japanese pancake containing diced meat and cabbage and flavored with Worcester...

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DEEP JAPAN
How can you make a good choice among so many Chu-hi drinks?
You will see an overwhelming numbers of Chu-hi cans lined up in a row
besides beer and wine in every convenience stores. Chu-hi is a
Japanese-shochu-based cocktail, which has now become a widely accepted
beverage nationwide in...

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GAIJIN POT TRAVEL
One of Nagasaki’s oldest-standing local hangouts.
Even though it is probably only known to the locals of Nagasaki, Nichieiyu Bathhouse has been the social hub for bathers since around the 1930s.
The sento (public bathhouse) is actually located near an important shrine in Nagasak...

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