Tokyo Sky Tree opens
Congratulations to Tokyo Sky Tree and people in Sumida and Taito Wards for today’s official opening of Japan/Tokyo’s mega tourist…
Japan compared to US East Coast
I made this to compare Japan with the US East Coast. Area-wise, Japan is about the same as Montana. But…
Prefectural die-cut postcards
The Japan Post Office sells these special die-cut postcards (called regional form cards)Â unique to each prefecture. Each die-cut postcard features…
2011 Asakusa Samba cancelled
The popular Asakusa Samba Carnival which would have been held on Aug. 27, 2011, has been cancelled. This was announced…
Post-quake Japan travel advice (Updated)
Updated: April 8, 2011 I know people are understandably canceling trips to Japan left and right. It’s unfortunate since the…