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April 16, 2019June 29, 2019japan, life, spring, tokyo, travel

5 Last-Minute Golden Week Ideas to Avoid Inflated Prices

Mt, Takao, a good day trip from Tokyo

Here are 5 last-minute Golden Week ideas for those of us who have missed the cheap flights, but still want to make full use of the 10-day holiday!

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March 21, 2019March 21, 2019japan, life, tokyo

UNKOOOO! A Look Inside the Poop Museum Yokohama

Poop Museum Yokohama: Unko-lingual Neon

The newly-opened Poop Museum in Yokohama shows just how fun Japan has made something traditionally seen as gross. Read a firsthand report on a day of UNKO!

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March 3, 2019February 2, 2023japan, life, spring, tokyo, travel

Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival: See Sakura in February!

The climb up to Nishihira Park, Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival

Only 80 mins from Tokyo, the Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival offers the chance to see the early-blooming Kawazuzakura as early as February.

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February 23, 2019October 24, 2022asia, china, life

5 Essential Websites for Living in China

Keyboard black and white

In my year or so living in China, I discovered a number of Chinese websites which proved indispensable to my sanity. Let me introduce them to you.

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February 16, 2019October 18, 2022japan, life, tokyo

BURLESQUE Tokyo: For First-timers to Roppongi Nightlife

Wall art near the entrance to BURLESQUE Tokyo

Located in one of the centres of nightlife, Roppongi, BURLESQUE Tokyo mixes Japanese underground culture with sexy cabaret and a dash of otaku-ism.

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January 1, 2019October 18, 2022japan, life, tokyo

Ninja Shinjuku: A Theme Restaurant That Gets It Right

Shuriken coaster at Ninja Shinjuku

Opened in 2017, Ninja Shinjuku is a fun theme restaurant located in west Shinjuku with hidden doors, ninja magic tricks and dishes set on fire.

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December 28, 2018October 18, 2022japan, life, tokyo

Dine With the Fishes at LUXIS Aqua Restaurant & Bar

The main aquarium at Luxis in Ebisu

Located underground in the elegant suburb of Ebisu, LUXIS Aqua Restaurant & Bar is a different kind of themed cafe. I personally rate it a 8/10.

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December 24, 2018October 18, 2022japan, life, tokyo

HAGU Cafe: A Hedgehog Cafe in the Heart of Shinjuku

Hedgehog at HAGU Cafe

HAGU Cafe in Shinjuku features both hedgehogs and degu. The good thing about it being less known is two-fold: there are less people, and it’s slightly cheaper.

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December 13, 2018October 13, 2022japan, life, tokyo

Sailor Moon Real-life Locations Part 2: Tennouzu Isle is Mugen Gakuen

Tennouzu Isle

Azabu-Juban has become a well known Sailor Moon real-life location. But did you know another Tokyo spot, Tennouzu Isle, is the model for Mugen Gakuen?

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December 12, 2018October 24, 2022japan, life, tokyo

Sailor Moon Real-life Locations Part 1: Azabu-Juban is Where It’s At

Azabu-Juban Station March 2016

Azabu-Juban in Tokyo is the real-life setting of Naoko Takeuchi’s Sailor Moon series. Check out these amazing location comparison shots that prove it!

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