Ciara Lynch is a teacher, writer and enthusiast of all things Japanese. Readers can find more of her experiences about living abroad in a country so very different to her own. Travels, ramblings, photography and expat advice make up a lot of this blog: http://www.travellingtalesofciara.com
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- Street Entertainment in Yoyogi Park.
- August 5th, 2013Category: Travel
- In Tokyo, one of my favourite areas is Omotesando/Harajuku, a cool, eclectic and contemporary part of the city. High end boutiques and designer stores line the streets of Omotesando, and for those who are not wildly rich like myself, it is nice to simply stroll through ... » Continue Reading
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- A Visit to a Prison Themed Restaurant in Tokyo
- August 1st, 2013Category: Uncategorized
- Japan is well known for its themed restaurants, there is nowhere in the world that you would find a restaurant based solely on Alice in Wonderland and then another one that makes you feel like you have just landed in Space, all in one city. But that is exactly what ... » Continue Reading
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- Saint Patrick’s Day in Japan
- March 20th, 2013Category: Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Events, Play, Travel
- St. Patrick's Day is a holiday that is celebrated all over the globe by those who are Irish but also by many who are not. Many people do not know this but St. Patrick was not in fact Irish; he travelled through Ireland around 490AD, bringing Christianity with him and ... » Continue Reading
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- The Perfect Day in Tokyo
- March 6th, 2013Category: Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Events, Food & Dining, Travel
- When I first moved to Tokyo, I was excited most about being able to explore the city slowly and thoroughly, taking in its craziness, its beauty, and its vast difference to my hometown in my own time. And boy did I have fun. There are so many things to do and see in T ... » Continue Reading
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- Home Delivery with a Difference
- February 25th, 2013Category: Food & Dining
- As a foreigner living in Japan, a foreigner who doesn't speak or read the language may I add, life can get very frustrating at times. Language barriers can hinder you in the most annoying of ways. For example, just yesterday I had the pleasure of being woken up by a ... » Continue Reading
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- Valentine’s Day in Japan
- February 14th, 2013Category: Culture, Shopping
- When walking around the streets of Tokyo at the moment, one could be forgiven for thinking that they have somehow entered onto the set of a rom-com movie. Endless displays of heart shaped chocolates, flowers and cards pop out in the most mysterious of places and red and ... » Continue Reading
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- Hakone: A Day Trip to Remember
- January 30th, 2013Category: Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Outdoor/Sports, Travel
- Many visitors to Japan plan an itinerary that starts in Tokyo then quickly moves further south to places like Kyoto or further north to places like Hokkaido. Of course, this is perfectly fine, what beautiful places to visit and should be included in any itinerary if ... » Continue Reading
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- Dog Craziness in Japan
- January 22nd, 2013Category: Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Shopping
- I am about to admit to something that you will most likely find unbelievable, shocking, disturbing, (insert relevant adjective here). This is very difficult for me to write, I can't quite believe it is true myself. But at one point in my life, actually if i'm honest, for ... » Continue Reading
