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Category: japan

May 18, 2020May 18, 2020japan, personal, tokyo

A Timeline of Japan’s Response to COVID-19 in Memes

COVID-19 no plans for 2020

The world is fighting a coronavirus pandemic. But how has Japan’s response to COVID-19 been, and how had it affected me personally? Find out through memes.

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April 18, 2020April 18, 2020autumn, japan, tokyo

Okutama Ropeway, My First Foray into Haikyo

Okutama Lake Ropeway cable car

Since we’re all stuck at home due to COVID-19, let me take you on a virtual tour to one of the creepiest places I’ve been to in Japan: the abandoned Okutama Lake Ropeway in west Tokyo.

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March 17, 2020April 23, 2023eating, japan, tokyo

The Lockup Shinjuku: Jail Cell Dining with a Twist

Inside a jail cell private dining room at The Lockup Shinjuku

A visit to The Lockup Shinjuku is an experience you won’t forget. The jail cells and terrifying “show” will etch themselves permanently in your memories.

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March 1, 2020March 1, 2020eating, japan, tokyo

MUJI Diner: Healthy Meals for Minimalists

Customers at MUJI Diner in Ginza

Located in the basement of MUJI’s Ginza store, MUJI Diner (無印良品食堂) is a stylish cafeteria-like eatery with the classic minimalist style it is famous for.

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February 11, 2020February 11, 2020japan, tokyo

The Best Views of Tokyo: 5 Places to See the City Skyline

Blue hour view from Tokyo Tower

With countless skyscrapers, there’s no shortage of contenders for the best views of Tokyo. These 5 popular spots are sure to make you whip out your DSLR!

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January 25, 2020January 25, 2020eating, japan, life, personal, tokyo

A Guide to Koenji, the Subculture Hub of Tokyo

SLUT, the name of a vintage clothing store in Koenji

An unabashedly, highly biased guide to Koenji, an area known for being the centre of Tokyo’s alternative culture. And in my personal experience, crazies.

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December 29, 2019June 9, 2021japan, life, tokyo

Henn Na Hotel: A Stay at the World’s First Robot Hotel

Room card for Henn Na Hotel Asakusabashi

Henn Na Hotel is a hotel chain in Japan staffed by robots, where you can stay without having to interact with another human being. I decided to try it out.

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November 18, 2019October 25, 2022japan, life, tokyo

The Soho Odaiba: Tokyo’s Most Colourful Office Space

Colourful office doors at The Soho in Odaiba

Time to check out The Soho in Odaiba, a modern 13-storey office complex that has become a landmark Instagram spot for its colourful exterior.

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October 27, 2019October 27, 2019japan, tokyo

Anata no Warehouse in Kawasaki Closing Down?

Recreated Hong Kong's Kowloon Walled City at Anata no Warehouse, Kawasaki

One of Japan’s most unique game arcades, Anata no Warehouse, will be closing down for good on November 17. Now’s your last chance to visit!

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September 29, 2019October 25, 2022autumn, japan, tokyo

3 Instagram-Worthy Things to Do in Chiba

Chiba is not just Tokyo Disney Resort and Narita Airport. Full of hidden gems, here are 3 unique things to do in the prefecture for some Instagram magic!

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