Sanya

July 28, 2007 - 5:58 pm by kiokitok in Others  

Sanya became popular among foreign tourists these days. There are a lot of cheap hotels with single rooms. However, it has been known as a synonym of slum with lots of working-class people hanging around.

History of Sanya is not so long. There were already people in poverty living here. However, the [...]

Furusato Antenna Shops; you can find Local Food of all over Japan in Tokyo !

July 21, 2007 - 1:25 am by akko@hakata in Food, Travel  

Furusato antenna shop (furusato means hometown) is where you can find variety of local products, mainly food and drinks, in one particular shop.
The mecca of antenna shops is Kotsu Kaikan Building in front of Yurakucho station, (near Ginza), Tokyo.
Out of 15 Antenna Shops in this area, I especially recommend `Hokkaido Dosanko Plaza’.
(Hokkaido is the northern [...]

Try Best and Freshest Ikesu squid ? Visit koga @ Hakata

- 1:12 am by akko@hakata in Food, Travel  

Among gourmet businessmen in Japan, Hakata has a good reputation as the best place for business trip.
Out of many Hakata food, the most dynamic one should be ikesu squid!
Ikesu is alive seafood, and in Hakata Ikesu restaurant, squid are directly sent from Yobuko port nearby.

This is the shop I was recommended by Hakata locals, and [...]

Sugamo

July 14, 2007 - 4:22 pm by kiokitok in Travel  

Sugamo is called Harajuku for old ladies as it is popular for shops and restaurants targeting them. There are also some temples being believed to give certain effects on their lives.
Leaving Sugamo station from the South exit, you are facing Route #17. Walking along the street, you will get to Jizodori Shotengai (commercial [...]

Okutama, Another Face of Tokyo

June 23, 2007 - 6:57 pm by kiokitok in Travel  

You do not believe it is a part of Tokyo. Okutama is located in the westernmost part of Tokyo. Unlike the central Tokyo, it is thoroughly surrounded by the nature. Taking a train for about two hours from Shinjuku, you will get to a good site to release your stress.
Okutama has nice [...]

Football/Soccer in Japan

June 16, 2007 - 1:23 pm by kiokitok in Travel  

Football has gained its popularity for 15 years. It had never been regarded as major sports like sumo, baseball or golf until the professional league was established. On May 15, 1993, J-League had a huge ceremony to inaugurate the professional league. The ceremony was televised, and instantly had a great impact especially [...]

Ameyoko Market in Ueno

June 9, 2007 - 10:31 pm by kiokitok in Travel  

Tokyo is such a convenient city for shopping. On every single corner, you will find a convenience store. If you want to purchase branded clothes, department store is the one you should try. In Akihabara, you can buy computers and videogames cheap. Yet, for their convenience, all these modern stores have [...]

Disney Resort

June 2, 2007 - 3:07 pm by kiokitok in Travel  

There are tens of amusement parks in Tokyo and its surroundings. Tokyo Disney Resort is the largest of all, possibly in the world. Nearly 20 million people visit the park every year, and the 4 billion guests have visited the resort in total. Tokyo Disneyland had its inauguration in April 15, 1983, [...]

Kimono Dressing and Rental Service

May 27, 2007 - 7:00 pm by KimonoHoliday in Travel  

http://www.kinet.or.jp/kimono Visitors to Japan can now enjoy a taste of life in old Tokyo through our kimono dressing service. Kimono, Japan’s traditional attire, bring out the beauty of women (and men), transforming you into the elegant lady (or samurai warrior) of a Japanese painting.

Tokyo Bay

May 19, 2007 - 2:19 pm by kiokitok in Travel  

During the Tokugawa shogunate, people in Edo brought fishes out of Tokyo Bay and ate them. Sushi was originally called Edomae which literally means “from Tokyo Bay”. Therefore, the bay has been important for people in Tokyo for a long time.
Tokyo Bay is originally shallow for some distance from the shore. Therefore, [...]