Tag: Japanese Bhuddism
Obon, the Unofficial Summer Holiday
The Obon Tradition
Obon (お盆 or おぼん) or just Bon (盆 or ぼん) is observed as a religious holiday in Japan every August. The actual...
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Top 8 Bars in Asakusa to Visit!
Asakusa is well versed for its daytime activities and traditional sites, but what about its nightlife? Believe it or not, the top 8 bars in Asakusa also have a lot to offer, and before...
Byron Bay Coffee Japan – Great Coffee with Awesome Meat Pies
As an Aussie, I cannot help but crave great coffee with awesome meat pies. It's the norm in Sydney, or anywhere in Australia for that matter. In Tokyo, it is more the exception, although...
New Express Route the ‘Mt Fuji Excursion’ from Shinjuku
Next month from the 16th of March a new express train service called the 'Mt Fuji Excursion' will start. It will begin as a direct service from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko stations. The train is...
Get a Free Pint with Your SIM Card
How about a free pint with your SIM Card, especially if you buy one of Mobal's SIM Cards for your trip. If you're into the Rugby World Cup, plus you love to drink, you're...
8 Reasons Why You Need a JR Rail Pass
Some people still ask 'Why you need a JR Rail Pass', well the answer is pretty simple. The JR Rail Pass is great value for foreign tourists, so much so that we foreign expats...
