Author: TheTokyoite

54 Must-Visit Places in Japan As Recommended By Locals [PART 2]

 The following list is a continuation of this post. Shizuoka 23. Nukumori no mori (浜名湖 ぬくもりの森) – Local architect Sasaki started building this ‘village’ around 20 […]

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Famous Places in Japan Beautifully Recreated in Minecraft

The following are minecraft projects, found on the internet, based on real Japanese locations. For the uninitiated:  URLs for the projects can be found in […]

54 Must-Visit Places in Japan As Recommended By Locals [PART 1]

The following list* of 54 must-see attractions in Japan, spanning 34 prefectures was published on a Japanese social site. For simplicity, they have been ordered into […]

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List and Map of Michelin 3-Star Restaurants in Tokyo

Here are the list and map of Michelin 3-Star Restaurants in Tokyo (2014). No prizes for guessing why most of the sushi restaurants are located […]

[Snippet] McDonald’s Japan Needs Help With New Tonkatsu McBurger

Apparently, McDonald’s Japan is seeking for developers of a new sauce for the Tonkatsu McBurger. Winners stand a chance to appear on a television commercial:

What is Heisei? – Understanding a Date in the Japanese Calendar

In Japan, there are currently two main calendar systems used, mainly differentiated by the year of reference. What you would already be familiar is the […]

Furusato Matsuri (ふるさと祭り) – An Epic Food and Cultural Fest

Tokyo Dome, a huge indoor stadium taking up 28 acres of prime land, is famous for its baseball games and huge concerts. Once a year in […]

Tips for Viewing Mount Fuji – Visibility, Weather and Live Cameras

Mount Fuji is arguably one of the most well-known attractions in Japan, both internationally and domestically. Nothing can be more frustrating than to plan a […]

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