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- Climbing Tokyo Tower
- September 21st, 2012Category: Culture, Events, Travel
- The first time I went to Tokyo Tower was for New Year with my brother. We were staying at a nearby hotel and figured that Tokyo Tower would be a cool place for the countdown. We assumed that since Tokyo Tower was one of the major landmarks of the city, there would b ... » Continue Reading
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- Ritsurin in Spring
- September 20th, 2012Category: Culture, Outdoor/Sports, Travel
- Ritsurin Garden is near the center of Takamatsu. It is a famous garden that has been featured in several magazines and it's not surprising as to why. The garden offers many different traditional Japanese plants and structures and there is a traditional tea hous ... » Continue Reading
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- 8 Free Things to Do in Japan
- September 19th, 2012Category: Culture, Travel
- Entertainment isn't hard to come by in Japan, but it isn't always cheap, here are 8 free alternatives to check out. 1: Free entrance day. Some parks like Ritsurin or museums have a free admittance day every couple of months, so seeing a sight that might usua ... » Continue Reading
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- Beating the crowds during holiday season in Japan
- September 18th, 2012Category: Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Events, Shopping
- In the Japanese holiday seasons, it is near impossible to avoid crowds and travel can be expensive. Here are some hints on how to avoid costs and crowds and still have a great time. 1. If possible, book your train or airplane tickets so that you depart a day or ... » Continue Reading
