Complicated, Tricky, Downright Unfair.
As a resident of Japan I am thankful to my host country for accommodating me. I don’t intend to live here forever but I do wish to …
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Tashirojima in Ishinomaki, Miyagi, Japan is the place to visit if you prefer cats over humans. Each year thousands of tourists flock to this small island to visit the feral cats which are thought to …
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Plastic Food is Yummy -said nobody ever.
Plastic Food is Fantastic but watch out for flying pans -Mobal Blogger, Tokyo.
Many a tourist in Japan has been saved by the Japanese phenomenon that is plastic food. Not …
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Tokyo is the ultimate in urbanisation. As the capital of Japan in a country dominated by mountains (73% of Japan is mountainous) you would expect an accumulation of people in Japan’s capital. Despite being the largest city …
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Less well-known than its nearby neighbour of Tsukiji (home to Tokyo’s bustling fish market) is the island of Tsukishima in the centre of Tokyo Bay. Now accessible by underground the area was reclaimed from the …
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JAPAN—Where tradition meets the future. This was the campaign slogan used by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) in 2016, and there cannot be a more accurate description of this country. When we think of …
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Japan is a paradise for consumers. Lots and lots of choice- and odd choice to boot. Let’s explore some of the many trinkets and shiny things which capture the visitor’s attention and subtly remind …
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If you are lucky enough to get the option to fly into Haneda Airport (over Narita) then take it if you wish to land in Tokyo in style & ease. Known also as Tokyo International Airport, …
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Narita Airport or Tokyo Narita Airport is the hub for half of all airline passenger traffic in Japan and for many visitors their first (and last!) introduction to the zany but alluring world of Japan.…
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Knowing the rules in Japan can be back-breaking work so straighten your posture and listen up- we’re here to help!
Japan has a myriad of etiquette rules. As a foreigner you are expected to embarrass yourself at some point but …
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