Journey in Japan Part 53: In the Land of Spuds and Money
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Journey in Japan Part 53: In the Land of Spuds and Money

Today I overslept. It is 4 pm when I finally creep from my bed. Having missed a lot of the day, as well as without a plan, I make a decision to head to Asakusa to locate something to do. When I reach Asakusa, I instantaneously hear the noise of banging drums. Complying with the…

Journey in Japan Part 32: Pyrotechnics and Parade
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Journey in Japan Part 32: Pyrotechnics and Parade

I wake up at 5 am to the sound of a drunk male in our dorm area. He spends fifteen minutes trying to open his locker, before giving up and leaving the area. Its evenings like these that I desire I remained in a hotel. A hr later the same person that does not know…

Journey in Japan Part 31: Siliconan the Ovarian
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Journey in Japan Part 31: Siliconan the Ovarian

The previous 3 days wandered along to the song of uneventful. Today a sign in my hostel claims, Soba Party Today, come and enjoy Japanese noodles! There isalso a listing of neighborhood musicians that will be here to show different arts and crafts. Free food and also cost-free crafts, outstanding. (Please note: a few of…

Journey in Japan Part 39: Last Day of Summer
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Journey in Japan Part 39: Last Day of Summer

Today is the Fall Equinox; officially the day that summer ends and autumn begins. The climate seems to have actually ignored the shift in seasons, and has kindly gifted us with a clear bright day and27C temperature levels; the ideal day for say, a boat trip. The watercraft wasnt economical, we paid in advance8,640 each….

Q&A Sessions Vol. 1 A Foreigners Perspective on Japan
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Q&A Sessions Vol. 1 A Foreigners Perspective on Japan

Simon as well as I have actually known each various other for greater than 3 years. We first satisfied each other at Japanese language institution, we were, sadly for us, the oldest pupils (haha) in among the reduced level courses, however we instantly clicked as well as have actually been great friends since. He is…

Journey in Japan Part 35: Some Like It Hot Tea
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Journey in Japan Part 35: Some Like It Hot Tea

I choose to hire a bike. A pal from England, Damien, makes a decision to join me. We order two300 bicycles for the day and also cycle in the direction of Ueno. Heading, we pass an arbitrary stage on Kappabashi cooking area Road. Male as well as womendressed in traditionaltaiko clothing hitmassive taiko drums. A…

Journey in Japan Part 58: The Tooth Without Enamel
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Journey in Japan Part 58: The Tooth Without Enamel

Today is the last day in Japan to take a look at the autumn leaves. Abscission has actually started, and the leaves are ready. It is as though some secret biological rhythm powered naturally informs the trees that today they should cut their leaves. Plunging like clockwork. Fading like time. Today the fallen leaves will…

Tokyo Skytree Tokyos Tallest Tower
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Tokyo Skytree Tokyos Tallest Tower

The newest enhancement to the Tokyo cityscape is Tokyo Skytree, finished in February 2012. It towers above all various other buildings that border it, it claims the crown for both Tokyo and also Japans highest structure at 634 metres tall. Tokyo Skytree is additionally the new face of the Kanto areas digital television and also…

Japans Ultimate All You Can Eat and Drink Options
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Japans Ultimate All You Can Eat and Drink Options

All you can eat and drink choices, are a typical view in Japan, specifically amongst its eating as well as alcohol consumption scene. In Japanese (or tabehoudai) suggests all you can eat, or (or nomihoudai) implies all you can consume. Together it can be written as (or shokuinhoudai), primarily suggesting all you can eat and…

Journey in Japan Part 44: The Golden Reptile
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Journey in Japan Part 44: The Golden Reptile

Today I head to the nearby Minowa Station as well as take the Hibiya Line. At Kayabacho Terminal a man runs out of the train as the doors close, trapping his foot, he falls over wrecking his face on the system, the doors re-open, he gets up as well as walks away comfortably, as if…

Free Wifi Data Access for the Masses
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Free Wifi Data Access for the Masses

Free WiFi is rapidly coming to be a growing number of prominent in Japan. Progressively with the current influx of tourists as well as also as we approach Tokyos 2020 Olympics. Dining establishment and cafe owners, smart phone drivers and numerous other places are gradually realising the benefits of offering complimentary and reputable WiFi to…

Journey in Japan Part 46: Bridges and Balloons
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Journey in Japan Part 46: Bridges and Balloons

Today I rent out an intense red bike, as well as cycle over the Sumida River, towardRyogoku. There is a row of parked bikes, each with a bright purple sticker featuring todays date. I wish to park too, however, for some reason, I angle find any kind of consequent or any type of makers. I…