When you think of New York City, the Empire State Building might come to mind. When Japanese people think of Tokyo, not one, but two towering structures come to mind— Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree.
“Nagoya, Japan - April 28, 2012: 7-Eleven convenience store on April 28, 2012 in Nagoya, Japan. 7-Eleven is world’s largest operator, franchisor and licensor of convenience stores, with more than 46,000 shops.”
The Roof is Ginza’s first rooftop bar focused on serving natural wines. Guests can enjoy an open view of Tokyo Tower, surrounded by greenery.
More than 100 U.S. and Japanese airmen and their families spared a recent sunny afternoon to tidy up outside this U.S. airlift hub in western Tokyo.
Hokuriku Sanken, or the three prefectures of Hokuriku region, sit in the central northern area of Japan’s mainland facing the Sea of Japan.
As the fine weather continues and the temperatures cool, fall in Japan is a good time to go out and enjoy some nature.
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Anime-themed foods, unique punky clothing or your favorite Disney princess, check out this months pop-ups.
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Hidden away at the northeastern end of Kanto Plain, Ibaraki Prefecture’s Okukuji area boasts beautiful waterfalls, the country’s largest pedestrian suspension bridge and plenty more.
German beer, food and culture enthusiasts in Yokosuka, rejoice! The Yokosuka Oktoberfest in Spring is running at Verny Park from May 10 through May 19.
In these strange times, many of us are going back to our kitchens to rediscover long-lost domestic arts like bread baking (if you are lucky enough to find yeast and flour!), experimenting with fermentation, and making our own everyday staples – in my case, I’ve gone back to baking my own yeast bread, making tofu and fermenting my own yogurt and pickles at home.
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