http://livejapan.org/blog ...Live the Life... Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:52:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://livejapan.org/blog/?p=105 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, ... http://livejapan.org/blog/?p=103 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. http://livejapan.org/blog/?p=98 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 ... http://livejapan.org/blog/?p=88 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 ... http://livejapan.org/blog/?p=87 Mie Prefecture is the home of the Toba Aquarium. It is located along the waterfront of Toba Bay, near Mikimoto Pearl Island. It is the largest of it's kind in Japan. The aquarium has 12 zones, including The Mermaid Sea Zone. It is the only one in the ... http://livejapan.org/blog/?p=78 Cherry Blossom season has come and gone for us in Kanto, but as always it was a lovely time of year. I wasn't one to appreciate the beauty of nature that much, until I came to Japan. Nowadays, I make the pilgrimage to numerous parks to eat and drink ... http://livejapan.org/blog/?p=77 "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 ... http://livejapan.org/blog/?p=76 After a few weeks of computer trouble, we are back again. Have been enjoying spring, and with summer just round the corner it's time to get out and about. See you soon! http://livejapan.org/blog/?p=84 Hinamatsuri takes place on March 3rd. This is a day to pray for girl's happiness and growth. Families with girls display the hina ningyo (ornamental dolls). There are many ways to celebrate the day, such as Tsurushi bina (dolls are hung by string - famous in Yanagawa, ... http://livejapan.org/blog/?p=70