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GP Women: Summer in Japan Travel Tips

August 13th, 2013By Cynthia PopperCategory: Travel

Hey- where do you think you’re going? Taking your vacation on the island, are you? Here are a few universal basics as well as some Japan-specific tips to get you through your summer travels. This is a highly organized system. Slowing down = packing right and pack ... » Continue Reading
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Nagano’s unknown local delicacy : Yashouma

August 6th, 2013By Koji TanakaCategory: Food & Dining, Travel

If you have been to Nagano, you might be familiar with Soba, as well as Oyaki, which is a Japanese dumpling stuffed with red bean paste (anko) or Japanese vegetables such as Nozawana, a leaf vegetable. Oyaki is made from fermented soba or wheat. Historically, far ... » Continue Reading
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Street Entertainment in Yoyogi Park.

August 5th, 2013By Ciara LynchCategory: 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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Shopping For Poisonous Snake Tea and Some Big Red Underpants

July 19th, 2013By Jonelle PatrickCategory: Shopping, Travel

If you haven’t been to the shopping street known as “The Grandma and Grandpa’s Harajuku,” you’re missing out on one of the wackiest excursions in Tokyo. A five minute walk from Sugamo Station – the most hipster-shunned stop on the Yamanote Line – is the Koshinzuka st ... » Continue Reading
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Tokyo Disneyland

July 16th, 2013By Mikaela SmithCategory: Travel

If you're a Disney fan in Japan, the quintessential place to visit is Tokyo Disneyland itself. Situated near the ocean east of Tokyo, it makes for a great day trip whether you are living in Japan or are just on vacation. The park opens at 9 o'clock during the wee ... » Continue Reading
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A REAL life in Niigata

June 30th, 2013By Kenji MizumuraCategory: Travel

After working 3 years in central Tokyo, I moved to Tochikubo village, Minami-Uonuma city in Niigata Prefecture. Located in southern part of Niigata, Minami-Uonuma city is famous for its brand rice called "Koshihikari". A short 15 minutes ride from Echigo-Yuzawa S ... » Continue Reading
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The Overnight Bus

June 14th, 2013By Mikaela SmithCategory: Travel

I will be the first to admit that my initial experience on an overnight bus was probably not under the most ideal circumstances. I had become sick a couple days prior to leaving, and while it was just a simple cold, the stuffy nose and lack of Nyquil were making the ... » Continue Reading
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Never seen a pussy cat fly: flying with a cat to Tokyo

May 28th, 2013By Elizabeth TaskerCategory: Travel

The woman behind the desk at the 'Air Canada' check-in counter took my passport, glanced at the photo page and then down at my carry-on bag from which a pair of gleaming yellow-green eyes could be seen. "Do you have any documentation for your cat?" she inquired. ... » Continue Reading
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A Different Dining Experience at Donryu

May 24th, 2013By Juste JanusauskaiteCategory: Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Food & Dining, Play, Travel

My husband and I was lucky to find this interesting restaurant around our area. We were actually trying to find a cool place to eat, something new, so we ended up going a little further. We ended up in a really nice area full of restaurants and bars, almost all of th ... » Continue Reading
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New Rice Burger at Mos Burger

May 22nd, 2013By John AsanoCategory: Food & Dining, Travel

MOS Burger (モスバーガ) is a popular Japanese fast food chain that originated in Japan. MOS stands for Mountain Ocean Sun. MOS Burger is famous for their original burger, which is called the MOS Burger. They are also famous for their unique burgers such as the MOS Rice Bu ... » Continue Reading