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Japan Rugby
Japan (known as the Brave Blossoms) is traditionally the strongest rugby power in Asia but has both enjoyed and endured mixed results against non-Asian teams over the years. Rugby union in Japan is administered by the Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) which was founded in 1926. They compete annually in the Pacific Nations Cup and [...]
Posted: June 18th, 2008 under - Tokyo, Sports.
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Body and Soul 2008 – Odaiba
The Body and Soul party hits Tokyo (Odaiba – infront of the Fuji TV Building) this Sunday from 11am to 8pm, showcasing some of the world’s best deep house djs.
Joaquin “Joe” Claussell, Danny Krivit, and Francois K. will have you up and ready to boogie.
With warm weather predicted for Sunday, this will be a great [...]
Posted: May 14th, 2008 under - Tokyo, Festivals, Spring.
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Golden Week
Golden Week is here again.
Flowers are in full bloom almost everywhere.
Hitsujiyama Park in Chichibu, Saitama
Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi
Get out and about.
Enjoy.
Posted: May 3rd, 2008 under - Tokyo, Spring.
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Clamming – Shio hi gari
Came across a powerful looking tool/weapon the other day in my local DIY store the other day. My first impression was that it was straight out of The Nightmare on Elm Street series. A few questions later, I found out that it was a ninja kumade (rake or pitchfork – see thumbnail at [...]
Posted: May 2nd, 2008 under - Tokyo, Food, Spring.
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@home cafe (maid cafe) – Akihabara
Located on the top floor of the Don Quijote building, @home cafe is one of the most popular maid cafes in Akihabara. After seeing it on tv a couple of times, I thought that i too would venture out into the world of otaku.
Would I hear or be able to use the otaku catch [...]
Posted: April 29th, 2008 under - Tokyo, Food.
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Nagisa Music festival
“Free mind with Smile”, is the motto of Nagisa. Not quite sure what that means, but I have thoroughly enjoyed my last 10 outings.
Nagisa is an outdoor music festival that started in 2003 and takes place every spring and autumn, in Tokyo and Osaka.
Nagisa Tokyo is always held in front of the [...]
Posted: April 9th, 2008 under - Tokyo, Festivals, Spring.
Comments: 3
Top 10 Japanese Souvenirs – Ginza
Ranking no Paradise on TBS went to Ginza today. They asked 210 Foreigners, “What souvenir did you buy today?”.
Here is the Top 10…
No. 1 Tenshin Amaguri – sweet roasted chestnuts
No. 2 Sony Earphones – Ginza has a big Sony Building
No. 3 Big bag of Okaki – rice crackers
No. [...]
Posted: February 15th, 2008 under - Tokyo, Shopping.
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Snow in Tokyo
I woke up this morning and saw light snow flakes falling. It was the first real snow of the year, it covered my small garden in a thin blanket of snow.
Seeing snow fall in Tokyo is always a treat for me, as it is such a rare experience (on average there are only a few [...]
Posted: January 24th, 2008 under - Tokyo, Winter.
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Top 10 Japanese Souvenirs – Asakusa
Wondering what to buy your loved one? Look no further.
January 18 – TBS (a Japanese TV station), asked 203 foreigners in Asakusa, “What souvenir did you buy today?”
Here is the Top 10 Most Popular Responses…
No. 1 Jikatabi – ninja shoes
No.2 Chochin – Japanese lantern decoration
No. 3 Toy Katana – [...]
Posted: January 19th, 2008 under - Tokyo, Shopping.
Comments: 3