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Shibuya Guide

Written by Administrator
Tuesday, 26 February 2008
As you arrive at Shibuya station you are in luck as the station is not too complicated, just follow the throng of people. For this guide we will start at the Hachiko Exit. This is where the most active part of Shibuya is found. Read More Add Comment (5) Hits: 921

Hanami

Written by Sparky
Thursday, 07 February 2008
Hanami is an anual event held across Japan. In modern-day Japan, hanami mostly consists of having an outdoor party under the sakura tree during daytime or at night. Hanami at night is called yozakura (lit. "night sakura"). In many places such as Ueno Park temporary paper lanterns are hung for the purpose of yozakura. It is most popular when the flowers are falling from the tree. In the more polpular viewing areas in Tokyo, and other large cities you must mark the place you want to view the cherry blossoms well in advance. Read More Add Comment (0) Hits: 462

Sushi Etiquette

Written by Administrator
Sunday, 03 February 2008
Rest your chopsticks properly. If eating at a sushi bar, place your chopsticks in front of you, parallel to the edge of the bar, with the narrow ends on the "Hashioki" (a small item to rest your chopsticks) this is the most polite way to rest your chopsticks during any occasion. While it is not as polite to place them on the plate, if you do, place your chopsticks across your plate, not leaning on your plate, or haphazardly strewn across your plate. Read More Add Comment (0) Hits: 429

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Beer in Japan

In Japan there are many brands of beer. Although there are not as many brands as other foreign countries. The main breweries are Asahi, Kirin, and Sapporo. There is also two types of beer.
Beer and Happoshu.

Harajuku Guide

This is the Harajuku guide. If you don't know Harajuku is 2 stations from Shinjuku in Tokyo. It is a place for young clothing shops, close to Omotesando, the entrance for Yoyogi park, and the main place to find Lolita Fasion. Here I will give you the low down on Harajuku:

When you exit Harajuku station there are 2 Exits.
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Shibuya Guide

As you arrive at Shibuya station you are in luck as the station is not too complicated, just follow the throng of people. For this guide we will start at the Hachiko Exit. This is where the most active part of Shibuya is found. Read more...

Narita Airport to Tokyo

Narita Express NEX This guide will hopefully help those who are coming to Japan for the first time, and want to get from Narita to Tokyo. When you arrive in Narita and once you’ve gotten through the security areas. You will be faced with a busy international airport. Unlike most international airports I found Narita airport to be quite narrow. It will be full of people heading in both directions.

Guest Houses in Japan

If you are planning on staying in Japan then one of the best places to stay are at guest houses. Sometimes referred to as "Gajin Houses" these are very convenient and offer almost all the necessities you need for day to day living.

One of the best things about Guest Houses is that they don’t require all the fees, which go along with renting an apartment in Japan. Some don’t even require a deposit, although now most places require a small deposit anywhere from 10,000 to 30,000 yen. This is almost always returned to you at check out.