Shibuya
Shibuya Streets Vol 10
After the snow the night before, I went out in Shibuya and took some photos yesterday. The town looked really peaceful and the sun had started to come…
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Characters
Rilakkuma Plush - French
I saw on a website recently that a French outfit version of Rilakkuma plush was going to be available. The Tokyo Gift Show is on at the moment at Odaiba…
Characters
Best 4 Japanese Money Boxes
Savings, Piggy banks, Chokin, money boxes .... they are all a great way to help teach your kids the disciplines of money!! These special cool picks are a…
Culture
Kimura Kaela - 5 years
Kimura Kaela has a new album out tomorrow and the posters are already up in Shibuya to promote it. As popular as ever, Kimura Kaela is taking Shibuya by…
Living in Japan
Tokyo Snow
It doesn't snow in Tokyo very often during the year, maybe once or twice. When it does snow it is normally in February or March, sometimes even in April.…
Conbini Monday
Conbini Monday Wk39
It was a cold today in Tokyo today, and at night the rain turned to snow. I doubt it will settle and be there tomorrow, but it certainly made the evening…
Trains & Transport
JR Suica Ticket Machine
JR are changing over some of their ticket machines to this new version. At Shinagawa Station, the staff were putting up posters and showing people how to…
Goods
Japanese Koto, Amazon
The koto is an instrument that I love. I was first introduced to it in 1985 as an exchange student. The Japanese school teachers dressed me in kimono and…
Travel
Akita Bisaikan
Akita Prefecture have set up antenna shops around Japan to help promote the beauty and charm of Akita. Offices have currently been set up in Tokyo…
Goods
Easy way to Potty Train?
This contraption available on Amazon is a portable toilet with a remote control to train Japanese toddlers to use washlets. Have you ever seen one before…
Marketing
Tokyo Day, London
I just found out that London is hosting an event called "Tokyo Day" this weekend. The event will be at The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre. It is…
Goods
27% Saving on Louis Vuitton, Japan
Well according to the blurb on Amazon, you can save 27% if you buy online! This is one serious handbag. Of course it is Louis Vuitton. Back in the 1980's…
Goods
Medical Human Body, Amazon
You might think that this is an unusual post on Amazon Japan goods..... but it is very similar to the exhibit that I found with a group of kids at the…
Photos
Mitsubishi Museum, Minato Mirai
On a recent trip to Yokohama my family and I visited the Mitsubishi Industrial Museum at Minato Mirai. We were very surprised by the volume of information and amount of entertainment value the displays could provide. Definitely worth a trip if you are visiting the area. I think Monday's are holidays.
Goods
Hello Kitty Golf
Are you a serious Hello Kitty Golf Gear fan? I found this Hello Kitty golf bag on Amazon this morning. I wondered what those with a passion for golf might…
Shibuya
Shibuya Streets Vol 9
It wasn't as sunny this afternoon and so was a good chance to take a look at Shibuya in a different light. The trees looked cold as well. Which season of…
Goods
Lifesize Gundam, Hyper Hybrid
Do you remember the huge 1/1 Gundam RX78 that stood in Odaiba, Tokyo in late summer 2009? It was so popular at the time that thousands of visitors flocked…
Shopping
Japan Supermarket Dinner
I am running late for my dinner and just made it to the supermarket before they shut. If you get here at this time there is not much selection, but what…