Customs and Culture March 26, 2015 3:58 pm

Edo Wonderland Nikko: Back In Time


Customs and Culture March 26, 2015 3:58 pm

Edo Wonderland Nikko: Back In Time


Japan Dreaming

Edo Wonderland Nikko Nikko is a great city to visit while in Japan because of its beauty, famous hot springs, and historical sites. Located in Tochigi Prefecture, Nikko also has an awesome destination in Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura. You are immediately transported back in time to the Edo Period upon entering the gates of Edo...

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Edo Wonderland Nikko Nikko is a great city to visit while in Japan because of its beauty, famous hot springs, and historical sites. Located in Tochigi Prefecture, Nikko also has an awesome destination in Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura. You are immediately transported back in time to the Edo Period upon entering the gates of Edo...

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Pop Culture March 25, 2015 1:07 pm

Japan Quiz Questions: Go Ninja!


Pop Culture March 25, 2015 1:07 pm

Japan Quiz Questions: Go Ninja!


Tokyo Beer Guide: Summer Session

A simple and fun quiz to check your basic knowledge about Japan and its culture. Correct answers get the ninja to dance and wrong ones send him to his death. Also check out our Hiragana quiz! Choose the Correct Answer. 0/10 Reset Japan Quiz Questions: Ninja Go!



A simple and fun quiz to check your basic knowledge about Japan and its culture. Correct answers get the ninja to dance and wrong ones send him to his death. Also check out our Hiragana quiz! Choose the Correct Answer. 0/10 Reset Japan Quiz Questions: Ninja Go!



Food and Drink March 19, 2015 11:58 am

Nomihoudai Japan: All-You-Can-Drink


Food and Drink March 19, 2015 11:58 am

Nomihoudai Japan: All-You-Can-Drink


Nomihoudai Japan: All-You-Can-Drink

Nomihoudai Japan Nomihoudai (飲み放題) at restaurants and izakaya (Japanese style pub) means all-you-can-drink and it’s surprisingly common in Japan. Tabehoudai (食べ放題) means all-you-can-eat and many restaurants offer both. Each establishment has its own rules for their particular nomihoudai special, but most places do a flat fee for 90-120 minutes of unlimited alcoholic drinks; sometimes tabehoudai...

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Nomihoudai Japan Nomihoudai (飲み放題) at restaurants and izakaya (Japanese style pub) means all-you-can-drink and it’s surprisingly common in Japan. Tabehoudai (食べ放題) means all-you-can-eat and many restaurants offer both. Each establishment has its own rules for their particular nomihoudai special, but most places do a flat fee for 90-120 minutes of unlimited alcoholic drinks; sometimes tabehoudai...

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Contemporary Art March 16, 2015 10:23 am

Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum: Oddities


Contemporary Art March 16, 2015 10:23 am

Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum: Oddities


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Taro Okamoto is a Japanese artist known for playful and odd creations. Famous throughout Japan for his cartoon approach, Taro Okamoto is unfortunately not recognized by Japan’s artistic establishment. As time passes and a new generation assumes the role of establishment, I am betting he will find recognition there eventually. Bizarre, sometimes bombastic, and always...

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Taro Okamoto is a Japanese artist known for playful and odd creations. Famous throughout Japan for his cartoon approach, Taro Okamoto is unfortunately not recognized by Japan’s artistic establishment. As time passes and a new generation assumes the role of establishment, I am betting he will find recognition there eventually. Bizarre, sometimes bombastic, and always...

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Food and Drink March 6, 2015 1:08 pm

Kaiten-Zushi: Rotation Sushi of Love


Food and Drink March 6, 2015 1:08 pm

Kaiten-Zushi: Rotation Sushi of Love


Japan Loves Stripes: Hates Individuality

Kaiten-zushi (回転寿し) is the Japanese term for sushi restaurants that have a conveyer belt serving system. Ever popular in Japan and beyond, kaiten-zushi brings the cost of a sushi meal down considerably. Using plate counts as the method for charging, the restaurants either add up your stack or auto-count as you dispense them into a...

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Kaiten-zushi (回転寿し) is the Japanese term for sushi restaurants that have a conveyer belt serving system. Ever popular in Japan and beyond, kaiten-zushi brings the cost of a sushi meal down considerably. Using plate counts as the method for charging, the restaurants either add up your stack or auto-count as you dispense them into a...

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