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Grave of the Fireflies (火垂るの墓) – Film Review
The 1988 classic film Grave of the Fireflies (火垂るの墓) came way before Studio Ghibli's (ジブリ) many classics such as Spirited Away (千と千尋の神隠し), Howl's Moving Castle...
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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...
The JET Programme – The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme
The JET Programme stands for The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme. It is the Government's initiative for English learning and cultural exchange across Japan's education, sports and local communities.
Coming into the JET Programme, you...
