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School Excursions, Shugaku-ryoko, 修学旅行
Culture

School Excursions, Shugaku-ryoko, 修学旅行

Kyoto, Japan

When walking around historical sites in Kyoto and Nara, you may come across groups  of students with school uniforms on. 京都や奈良の史跡を見物しているとき、制服を着た生徒たちにに出会うかもしれません。 These school excursions are called syugaku-ryoko. このような旅行を修学旅行といいます。 Shugaku-ryoko literally ...

Tokyo from the Water – Cruises
Things To Do

Tokyo from the Water – Cruises

Tokyo, Japan

If you're looking for a different way to enjoy the sights of Tokyo, try going on a cruise. Many of the cruise lines start or end near popular sightseeing areas, so you can try moving from one area to another by boat instead of the normal choice of train o...

Top Ten Romantic Restaurants in Tokyo
Food & Drink

Top Ten Romantic Restaurants in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan

With Valentine's Day coming up, you might want to start looking for a restaurant to surprise that someone special. Below is a list of restaurants in Tokyo that have great views and delicious food. Most of these restaurants have a dress code, so be prepare...

Hydrangea Temple Gardens in Kamakura
Things To Do

Hydrangea Temple Gardens in Kamakura

Kamakura, Japan

Temples in Kamakura are especially gorgeous and charming during the blooming season of the hydrangea. They're are in full bloom from about mid-June to earl July. Meigetsuin Temple and Tokeiji Temple are best known for their hydrangeas.Hasedera TempleEnjoy...

5 Magnificent Flower Gardens Near Tokyo
Things To Do

5 Magnificent Flower Gardens Near Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo is truly an awe-inspiring city, with its massive public transportation grid, bustling human traffic and a plethora of restaurants, shopping centers and entertainment venues. Nonetheless, one thing the city does seem to lack at times is a little bit ...

Shopping at Donki (Don Quijote)
Shopping

Shopping at Donki (Don Quijote)

Tokyo, Japan

Don Quijote or "Donki" is the place to go to buy just about everything! It's a discount store which sells electronics, clothes, costumes, makeup, sports equipment, snacks, food, drinks, games, bicycles, etc. and they are all a little cheaper than buying t...

Japanese Coming of Age Day
Culture

Japanese Coming of Age Day

Japan

A Rite of PassageUnder Japanese tradition and law, you are "officially" an adult at the age of 20. It's the age where you're allowed to vote, drink alcohol and smoke. You are treated as an adult in society, and with that privilege also comes responsibilit...

Hello Kitty and Sanrio in Tokyo
Anime & Manga

Hello Kitty and Sanrio in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan

Celebrities Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Paris Hilton, all have one thing in common. They are all Hello Kitty lovers! Hello Kitty, a character of Sanrio, is one of the best loved characters in the world. Hello Kitty's Profile Hello Kitty was ...