Summer in Tokyo is a lively life. So many festivals to go, fireworks to watch or simply sipping ice cold coffee while watching the passers by in colourful “yukata” (kimono looked cloth). One of famous summer festivals in Tokyo is Azabu Juban Noryo-matsuri. The festival has around 40 years history and always attracts many people. …
Month: August 2014
Koenji Awa Odori is an annual dancing festival held in summer in Tokyo. “Odori” means dancing in Japanese. The dancing comes from “Awa”, an old name of Tokushima perfecture. That’s why it is named “Awa Odori” (a dancing from Awa ). Since Awa Odori becomes very popular throughout Japan, many other cities replicate this event. …
Everybody loves to travel to new places, experiences new culture and having fun. Facebook, Instagram and Pinrest are full of pictures of great places around the world. Thanks to social media nowadays more and more people are encouraged for traveling whether on solo, with couple, family or in group travel. However, many are still using …
Planning your trip to Tokyo Japan can be overwhelming. There are so many things to see, food to try and “kawai” cute things to buy, yet so little time in hand. Planning a trip to Tokyo must be carefully done. If you are not careful enough, you can lose money. One common mistake that …
Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo is the world’s largest and busiest fish market. It is the most famous wholesale market in Japan. Tsukiji is well known for its tuna auction that starts by 5am (generally close on Sunday). Although Tsukiji is famous for fish and seafoods, other things like vegetables, fruits and flowers can also …
Going to Disney Park is always fun. In Japan, it is Disney Resort, located 17 minutes by rapid train from Tokyo station. It is one of the attractions tourists will not miss while visiting Tokyo. Disney Resort is the only attraction in Tokyo that never get quiet even in cold winter or heavy rain. Disney …