Johnson Town Iruma, Saitama
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Johnson Town Iruma, Saitama

Johnson Town AN ODE TO Americas past Hidden in the depths of Saitama, past the Iruma Protection Airbase there lies a little place called Johnson Town. The residents might describe the area as Iruma, located in Saitama prefecture, but Johnson Community is a charming little area that takes you back some 70 years or more….

Journey in Japan Part 33: Dance, Dance, Dance
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Journey in Japan Part 33: Dance, Dance, Dance

It is humid today, an amazing 31C with spots of rain, the ideal climate for dancing in the street. I head over to Tawaramachi Station for a train to Shibuya. From Shibuya Terminal, I head to Yoyogi Park, stopping off at theTobacco and Salt Gallery. The sign in the window reassures me that the museum…

Top 10 Cherry Blossom Spots in Tokyo
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Top 10 Cherry Blossom Spots in Tokyo

Tokyo the mammoth concrete city is surprisingly full of stunning sakuras. In this guide, we look at our top 10 Cherry Blossom spots in Tokyo. Some of them are gorgeous displays of beauty too. Sakura or is Japanese for Cherry Blossoms. Every year the Japan Meteorological Corporation provide a forecast for the Cherry Blossom or…

Spider Lillies Koma, Saitama
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Spider Lillies Koma, Saitama

Hidden Treasure There is a little gem that is definitely worth seeing if you are in the Tokyo area. Towards the end of September, you can find a plethora of Spider Lillies. Located in the small town of Koma, it is about 1 hour North West of Tokyo on the Seibu-Ikebukuro line. Here you will…

Yokohama Best Place to Live in Tokyo; Survey
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Yokohama Best Place to Live in Tokyo; Survey

The biggest port in Japan and also house to the biggest China Town is Yokohama. Suumo, a real estate magazine and internet site, introduced the city of Yokohama ideal area to reside in Tokyo and the bordering area. Recruit Sumai co. is the existing proprietor of Suumo. The 2nd biggest city in the country was…

Cinemas, Ticketing, Pricing and More
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Cinemas, Ticketing, Pricing and More

Coming from Australia, I found the rate of movie theaters in Japan to be in line with my assumptions, being essentially identical to residence. Primarily, implying its fairly pricey. Nonetheless, if you originate from the US or likewise valued country, admission rates are around fifty percent of Tokyos outrageous costs. After that I can understand…

The Satte Sakura Festival Gongendo Park, Saitama
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The Satte Sakura Festival Gongendo Park, Saitama

Hanami is just one of the most adored and also awaited seasons in Japan. So, the Satte Sakura Festival kept in Gongendo Park is definitely one of the more eye-catching as well as stunning views on the rural side of Tokyo. Contrasting a lush yellow rapeseed blossom field with gorgeously abundant pink Cherry Blossoms. It…