Shibamata summer fireworks in Tokyo
On Tuesday 26th July 2011 I went to see the summer fireworks display at Shibamata, north east of central Tokyo. …
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Japan visa change of status and extension
If you are moving to a job which requires a different residency status from your current one, you will need …
Japan visa change of status and extension Read MoreDigital TV in Japan and setting up the digibox
On 24th July 2011 Japan will switch to digital TV. During the build up they put a message in corner …
Digital TV in Japan and setting up the digibox Read MoreBuying a SoftBank prepaid phone
SoftBank offer a range of prepaid phones aimed at people who are resident in the country for a short time. …
Buying a SoftBank prepaid phone Read MoreVeggie ramen at Kagetsu
Once a year the ramen chain Kagetsu produces a limited edition veggie ramen dish that is served for only a …
Veggie ramen at Kagetsu Read MoreCherry blossoms in Tokyo
Is is near the end of April now and almost all the cherry blossoms in Tokyo are gone. But in …
Cherry blossoms in Tokyo Read MoreStaying in the Akihabara Washington Hotel, Tokyo
During a recent visit to Tokyo I stayed at the Akihabara Washington Hotel for 8 nights. Here are my photos …
Staying in the Akihabara Washington Hotel, Tokyo Read MoreCan you walk across Tokyo in a day?
Once you’ve seen all the main tourist sites in Tokyo what can you do next? Why not try walking across …
Can you walk across Tokyo in a day? Read MoreViewing Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji (known as Fuji-san) makes one of Japan’s classic and most famous images. It can however be notoriously difficult …
Viewing Mount Fuji Read MoreTokyo New Year’s Eve fireworks in Yokosuka
On New Year’s Eve most of the major cities around the work have large free organised fireworks displays in the …
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