As winter lumbers away like a grumpy bear to its cave, and spring unfurls its fledgling wings, the entire country of Japan becomes obsessed with one thing, and one thing only ‒ cherry blossoms (or sakura as they are called in Japanese). Locals picnic beneath them, go to festivals celebrating them, and drink Starbucks lattes …
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We can ship your Japan SIM to you worldwide completely free of charge; but sometimes, delivery is simply not convenient, or you just haven’t got enough time to wait for your SIM to arrive… We’re delighted to announce that you can now collect your SIM from Narita Airport! We’ve got two locations in Narita Terminal …
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Another year, another over-flowing bucket list ‘amma right? With so many countries and so little time it’s difficult to decide which one (or five) to visit this year. If, like me you’ve already strapped a January break under your (money) belt you’ll be craving your next holiday hit so here’s the breakdown on where’s hot, …
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Bodhidharma (known as Daruma-Daishi in Japan) was a sage monk who lived sometime in the 5th to 6th centuries. He was quite the Renaissance Man; credited for introducing Zen Buddhism to China, Shaolin Kungfu, a type of meditation called Zazen, and green tea, he would’ve surely had an impressive profile on Linkedin. Legend has it …
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Torii Gates and Spirit Kami: An endless row of vermilion shrine gates extends across the sacred Mount Inari like a paper fan being slowly unfolded. The gates gracefully glissade up the thickly wooded mountainside as enthralled tourists traverse beneath their sprawling canopies. These torii, as they are properly called, are the color of flowering poppies …
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Ahh…romance. With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, you might be wondering what you could give your spouse or significant other that will leave an indelible mark on their heart for years to come. If so, then I ask you…what could possibly be more romantic than a weekend getaway? If you want to make a lasting impression, …
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Are you an adventurous world traveler? When making plans to travel abroad, do you look for a destination shrouded in mystery, with strange traditions you have to see and experience to believe? If so, then you’ll definitely want to add these locations to your list of places to visit: Spain Legend has it that, in …
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The restaurant you are currently dining at is of the trendy, hole-in-the-wall variety; its retro atmosphere and avocado-filled menu make you think of words that your teenage sister might use ‒ “on fleek,” or “lit,” or something else Millennial-sounding like that. It’s the kind of place you would expect to see flashing across the feeds …
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Bic Camera is a true Japanese institution. Just hum a few bars of the theme song and someone will shout “Bic Camera”! Despite the name however Bic Camera is not only cameras. In fact it’s Japanese best overall electronics/computer/toys/ alcohol & computer store. And it’s everywhere- downtown Tokyo, downtown Osaka, downtown Kyoto- even Narita & …
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Japan offers an abundance of gastronomical delights. Of course some dishes are more famous- take for example– Sushi, Tempura or Sukiyaki. Japanese food is so accessible! Simply jump in at any level (street stall, mobile food stand, noodle bar or restaurant) and have fun! In this blog post a Mobal user from Malawi sets off …
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