Journey in Japan Part 59: A Wild Frog Chase
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Journey in Japan Part 59: A Wild Frog Chase

Today I determine to take my bicycle and head to the close-by Arakawa Park, an area I haven’t formerly visited.This park appears to have somehow half got away the losing of its fallen leaves. One side of the park is skeletally bare, the opposite, flourishing with nature. I park my bike and take a seat…

Tsukiji Fish Markets Last New Year in 2018
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Tsukiji Fish Markets Last New Year in 2018

Tsukiji Fish Markets last new year public auction as well as the first for 2018 kicked-off yet again last Friday, January 5, with a HUGE 405-kilogram bluefin tuna making a substantial 36.45 million yen, or practically US$ 323,000. That stands for an ordinary rate of 90,000 yen per kilo for tuna, which is really rather…

Journey in Japan Part 36: A Tale of Sorrow and Sadness
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Journey in Japan Part 36: A Tale of Sorrow and Sadness

I walk the twenty mins to Kuramae Station. Heading I pass the Bandai Headquarters; a big banner informs me that Tamagotchi is recovering at the end of this month. At Kuramae Station I wait patiently for the train, as well as laugh to strangelooks at the complying with sign: I get on the train withouttaking…

Journey in Japan Part 61: Ticket to (almost) Ride
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Journey in Japan Part 61: Ticket to (almost) Ride

Today is Xmas Day. I awaken at 4 am with a Xmas party hangover. It is too early to assume, but I have points to do. Today my friend is arriving in Japan from England, as well as it is my job to act as a tour guide for the following few days. I stroll…

Journey in Japan Part 62: Schindlers Lift
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Journey in Japan Part 62: Schindlers Lift

My pal and I assemble at 10 am, as well as capture the Tokyo City Ginza Line to Shibuya. Today is once again warm, and all trace of Xmas day is gone. There are no longer decorations outside shops, as well as all the songs ofthe joyful period has been changed by Taylor Swift, Sanctuary,…

Journey in Japan Part 34: Pot, Kettle, Snack
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Journey in Japan Part 34: Pot, Kettle, Snack

Today I take theToei Asakusa Line for the very first time in my life. Each time the train starts it sounds as if there is songs originating from underneath the carriages. It turns out that the songs is the scuffing of the train on the tracks; it does audio rather tuneful though, perhapsthis is the…

English Speaking Medical Services in Tokyo
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English Speaking Medical Services in Tokyo

English speaking medical solutions are still significantly needed solution in Japan. Perhaps with the current tourism boom as well, they might even be a little inadequate for todays requirements. Because of their value, we will remain to accumulate this string as we recognise the demand for English speaking medical services will likewise remain to grow….

Journey in Japan Part 41: But Sir, its only a model
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Journey in Japan Part 41: But Sir, its only a model

Today is the third and also last day of a road carrying out arts festival in Asakusa. Outside it is a clear day as well as a wonderful28C. I spend the very best part of the morning wandering between the several various phases. I see a magician, a team of jugglers, a yo-yo master, individuals…

Sensouji Temple Asakusa, Tokyo
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Sensouji Temple Asakusa, Tokyo

For those with any kind of Kanji sense, youll see the Chinese characters for both Asakusa and Sensouji Holy place are precisely the exact same. So, for those less acquainted with the Japanese language you might be wondering just how the exact same word can be checked out in an entirely various way. That is…