Perhaps you think Japanese people are shy? Want a different impression? Visit an Izakaya! (a casual Japanese gastropub) Whether you’re a worker needing to rewind or a tourist fatigued by sensory overload the Izakaya is the perfect way to end your day! Raucous & informal the Izakaya offers respite for all. Not to mention it’s …
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Leave your preconceptions at the airport. Japan is full of surprises! It’s fun, offers some crazy nightlife options and has way more than sushi & sake. Grab up a bar stool and let me tell you how it really is! Beers & Bars are everywhere! In plain numbers Japan has about 80,000 bars with another …
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You might have arrived in Japan thinking it would be easy to get a sim card with a phone number. If you’re reading this it probably means you’ve discovered it isn’t. There’s no shortage of one-time usage prepaid data sim cards if you’re in the cities but what about a sim with both data & …
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For a once in a lifetime trip you want a one-of-a-kind travel experience. Hiring a private tour guide can make the difference. In this blog post we introduce the services of OTOMO- a private tour service that connects local guides with overseas visitors for a richer experience. Leave the guidebook in the hotel and go …
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Most people seeking a sim for Japan are looking for an easy solution to a difficult problem. You want to get online- and fast! You’ve probably heard all the scare stories of Japanese mobile phone contracts. I am you in that sense. I am a Mobal sim user in Japan. And while I am truly …
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Let’s take a look some apps that will come in handy in Japan. We start by giving the official APP by World Rugby an honourable mention. Rugby World Cup 2019 APP- Download HERE Not an essential app by any means but a very handy source of times/venues for all matches. Well designed and easy to …
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Now I have never been a huge fan of art museums. I have always thought they were rather boring and not stimulating enough for me. So when I heard about a digital art museum a was rather sceptical. However, I never would have thought that it would be one of my Japan highlights! Every room …
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Last night we decided to take sit back and have a good feed with a couple of bevvy’s at the LaQua City HUB! After a long day of walking around Tokyo trying to see and do all we could, we just needed a place where we could relax and recharge. HUB looked like just the …
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If your travelling to Japan, Mt. Fuji has got to be near the top of your list of places you want to see! Although Mt. Fuji is not one of the tallest mountains in the world, it may just hold the title for the most photogenic mountain! This is thanks to how perfectly Mt. Fuji …
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So you’ve decided to explore Shinjuku. Your day is going well, you have braved the busy crowds, tried lots of new food and shopped to your hearts content! As fun as this tourist heavy destination can be to explore, you may need a break from the chaotic reality of Shinjuku. There is no better way …
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