Articles related to "Tokyo"
The Best Time to Visit Tokyo
Some times of year are better than others: go for cherry blossoms or fall foliage. Avoid the hot, humid months or Golden Week in May.
• best time to see tokyo • worst season to see tokyo • tokyo travel • tokyo hanami • tokyo momoji
Some times of year are better than others: go for cherry blossoms or fall foliage. Avoid the hot, humid months or Golden Week in May.
• best time to see tokyo • worst season to see tokyo • tokyo travel • tokyo hanami • tokyo momoji
Kanamara Matsuri Draws Crowds
Held in early April, the Fertility Festival in Kawasaki is sure to be a memorable experience for any visitor to Tokyo.
• fertility festival • kanamara matsuri • japanese festival • tokyo gay • kawasaki japan
Held in early April, the Fertility Festival in Kawasaki is sure to be a memorable experience for any visitor to Tokyo.
• fertility festival • kanamara matsuri • japanese festival • tokyo gay • kawasaki japan
Where to Sleep in Tokyo
From hostels to the Park Hyatt, these are recommendations from a previous resident and visitor with links to helpful sites.
• tokyo accommodation • tokyo hotels • tokyo ryokans • best places to stay in tokyo • lost in translation hotel
From hostels to the Park Hyatt, these are recommendations from a previous resident and visitor with links to helpful sites.
• tokyo accommodation • tokyo hotels • tokyo ryokans • best places to stay in tokyo • lost in translation hotel
Tokyo Skyline Sightseeing Spots
When visiting Tokyo, you must make a point to see the spectacular Tokyo skyline. Tokyo city views are one of the most impressive sights in the capital.
• tokyo skyline • tokyo sightseeing • tokyo tower • tokyo metropolitan government • tokyo city views
When visiting Tokyo, you must make a point to see the spectacular Tokyo skyline. Tokyo city views are one of the most impressive sights in the capital.
• tokyo skyline • tokyo sightseeing • tokyo tower • tokyo metropolitan government • tokyo city views
Tokyo City Views A Must See
Tokyo city views are among the most famous sights in Japan. Here are some restaurants and bars which will allow you some of the best glimpses of the Tokyo skyline.
• tokyo city view • tokyo skyline • tokyo bar • tokyo restaurant • tokyo sights
Tokyo city views are among the most famous sights in Japan. Here are some restaurants and bars which will allow you some of the best glimpses of the Tokyo skyline.
• tokyo city view • tokyo skyline • tokyo bar • tokyo restaurant • tokyo sights
Tokyo Theme Restaurants
Whether you're looking for a fun experience for the kids, an interesting date night, or a lively party with friends, Tokyo theme restaurants may be the place to go.
• tokyo theme restaurant • tokyo restaurant • tokyo dining • japanese dining • cheap dining
Whether you're looking for a fun experience for the kids, an interesting date night, or a lively party with friends, Tokyo theme restaurants may be the place to go.
• tokyo theme restaurant • tokyo restaurant • tokyo dining • japanese dining • cheap dining
Tokyo's Suburbs: Part of Tokyo!
Tokyo is not a city! Read to find out why.
• city • urban • tokyo • japan • tourism
Tokyo is not a city! Read to find out why.
• city • urban • tokyo • japan • tourism
Alice In Wonderland Cafe
Like most theme cafes, Alice in Wonderland Café is all about the atmosphere. A Tokyo restaurant that's unique and unforgettable, stop here on your travels to Japan.
• alice in wonderland cafe • alice in wonderland • tokyo restaurant • alice cafe • alice cafe tokyo
Like most theme cafes, Alice in Wonderland Café is all about the atmosphere. A Tokyo restaurant that's unique and unforgettable, stop here on your travels to Japan.
• alice in wonderland cafe • alice in wonderland • tokyo restaurant • alice cafe • alice cafe tokyo
Coucagno French Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
Coucagno is a Michelin-starred restaurant in the Cerulean Tower in Tokyo, Japan. It has great views, superb fine dining, and an elegant atmosphere.
• coucagno french restaurant • french restaurant tokyo • michelin star tokyo • tokyo restaurant • tokyo city view
Coucagno is a Michelin-starred restaurant in the Cerulean Tower in Tokyo, Japan. It has great views, superb fine dining, and an elegant atmosphere.
• coucagno french restaurant • french restaurant tokyo • michelin star tokyo • tokyo restaurant • tokyo city view
Samurai Champloo Vol. 4 and Tokyo Underground Vol. 4 Anime DVD Reviews
Anime DVD reviews of Samurai Champloo volume 4 and Tokyo Underground volume 4.
• samurai champloo • samurai • action • geneon • anime
Anime DVD reviews of Samurai Champloo volume 4 and Tokyo Underground volume 4.
• samurai champloo • samurai • action • geneon • anime
Shop, Dine, Drink in Tokyo
If you're looking for a stylish place to shop, try traditional Japanese or international restaurants, or have a few drinks, Tokyo's Roppongi district has it all.
• tokyo travel • tokyo japan • roppongi • shop in style • international dining in tokyo
If you're looking for a stylish place to shop, try traditional Japanese or international restaurants, or have a few drinks, Tokyo's Roppongi district has it all.
• tokyo travel • tokyo japan • roppongi • shop in style • international dining in tokyo
Tokyo Underground Volume 3 DVD Review
A review of upcoming anime DVD release Tokyo Underground Volume 3 from Geneon Entertainment.
• tokyo • underground • tokyo • underground • anime
A review of upcoming anime DVD release Tokyo Underground Volume 3 from Geneon Entertainment.
• tokyo • underground • tokyo • underground • anime
Marriott Courtyard in Japan
In April this year, the former Renaissance Tokyo Ginza Toby hotel changes name to the Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza Hotel
• marriott international • japan • tokyo • courtyard by marriott tokyo ginza hotel • renaissance tokyo hotel ginza tobu
In April this year, the former Renaissance Tokyo Ginza Toby hotel changes name to the Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza Hotel
• marriott international • japan • tokyo • courtyard by marriott tokyo ginza hotel • renaissance tokyo hotel ginza tobu
Suji's New York Style Restaurant
For some home style cooking in the heart of Tokyo, head to Suji's in Roppongi, where you'll find American style comfort food at reasonable prices.
• tokyo restaurant • suji's restaurant • home style cooking tokyo • american style food japan • comfort food tokyo
For some home style cooking in the heart of Tokyo, head to Suji's in Roppongi, where you'll find American style comfort food at reasonable prices.
• tokyo restaurant • suji's restaurant • home style cooking tokyo • american style food japan • comfort food tokyo
1923 Tokyo Earthquake
On the morning of September 1st 1923, a devastating earthquake located on the Kanto Plain in Japan caused mass destruction and death in Tokyo and Yokohama.
• 1923 tokyo earthquake • great kanto earthquake 1923 • great tokyo fire of 1923 • worst world disasters 20th century • september 1 1923 devastating earthquake kanto plai
On the morning of September 1st 1923, a devastating earthquake located on the Kanto Plain in Japan caused mass destruction and death in Tokyo and Yokohama.
• 1923 tokyo earthquake • great kanto earthquake 1923 • great tokyo fire of 1923 • worst world disasters 20th century • september 1 1923 devastating earthquake kanto plai
A Lack of Ideology: Local Tokyo elections
• municipal elections • city council • liberal democratic party • ldp • japan communist party
• municipal elections • city council • liberal democratic party • ldp • japan communist party
Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo
In the spring of 1942, Americans needed a victory -- no matter how slight. Nothing but continued losses were anticipated for the immediate future and thus emerged the daring plan to bomb Tokyo. Hollywood would immortalize this raid, the "Doolittle Raid," on film.
• doolittle • pacific • war • wwii • japan
In the spring of 1942, Americans needed a victory -- no matter how slight. Nothing but continued losses were anticipated for the immediate future and thus emerged the daring plan to bomb Tokyo. Hollywood would immortalize this raid, the "Doolittle Raid," on film.
• doolittle • pacific • war • wwii • japan
Tokyo Rose
The woman who was finally identified as "Tokyo Rose" by the American press (civilian and military) was Iva Toguri D'Aquino, an American born to Japanese immigrant parents. She was trapped in Japan, when war broke out, unable to speak or read the language.
• tokyo • wwii • war • propoganda • pacific
The woman who was finally identified as "Tokyo Rose" by the American press (civilian and military) was Iva Toguri D'Aquino, an American born to Japanese immigrant parents. She was trapped in Japan, when war broke out, unable to speak or read the language.
• tokyo • wwii • war • propoganda • pacific
Japan Welcomes The Peninsula Tokyo
Joining a raft of 5* hotels that give Tokyo prestige in East Asia, The Peninsula Tokyo opened on September 1st in the heart of the fashionable Marunouchi district.
• japan's capital city tokyo • the peninsula tokyo • rolls-royce phantom ii • lifestyle district of marunouchi • architect kazukiyo sato
Joining a raft of 5* hotels that give Tokyo prestige in East Asia, The Peninsula Tokyo opened on September 1st in the heart of the fashionable Marunouchi district.
• japan's capital city tokyo • the peninsula tokyo • rolls-royce phantom ii • lifestyle district of marunouchi • architect kazukiyo sato
Tokyo Disneyland - 25 Years
From an idea to provide recreation for Japanese businessmen, Tokyo Disneyland has grown into one of the world's premiere theme park destinations.
• tokyo disneyland • japan • disneyland • disney • theme park
From an idea to provide recreation for Japanese businessmen, Tokyo Disneyland has grown into one of the world's premiere theme park destinations.
• tokyo disneyland • japan • disneyland • disney • theme park
Tokyo goes COBU.
Fusion of urban tap dancing and Japanese percussion performs December 15-24, 2006 at the CSV Flamboyan Theater in New York, New York.
• ichida nyukon • cobu • tap dancing • japanese drumming • yako miyamoto
Fusion of urban tap dancing and Japanese percussion performs December 15-24, 2006 at the CSV Flamboyan Theater in New York, New York.
• ichida nyukon • cobu • tap dancing • japanese drumming • yako miyamoto
Tokyo's Anime and Manga Museums
Visitors to Tokyo can find out more about how anime and manga are created in exhibits that will interest the whole family. Some museums and galleries are free to enter.
• japan • tokyo • anime • manga • animation
Visitors to Tokyo can find out more about how anime and manga are created in exhibits that will interest the whole family. Some museums and galleries are free to enter.
• japan • tokyo • anime • manga • animation
Convenient in ways you never dreamed...
You can do just about anything, at a Japanese convenience store!
• convenience • retail • japan • japanese • tokyo
You can do just about anything, at a Japanese convenience store!
• convenience • retail • japan • japanese • tokyo
Earthquake Politics
The fault lines under Beijing and Tokyo make for interesting laying of fault.
• japan • china • earthquake • quake • seism
The fault lines under Beijing and Tokyo make for interesting laying of fault.
• japan • china • earthquake • quake • seism
Eating Japanese: Do's and Don'ts
Here are a few tips and tricks about getting into and enjoying restaurants while you're in Japan.
• japanese restaurants • tokyo restaurants • eating etiquette • japanese table manners • sushi
Here are a few tips and tricks about getting into and enjoying restaurants while you're in Japan.
• japanese restaurants • tokyo restaurants • eating etiquette • japanese table manners • sushi
English teaching for workaholics: satisfying but stressful
My first job in Tokyo was teaching English at a medium-sized English conversation school. I only stayed a week; here's why.
• english • education • japan • tokyo • teaching
My first job in Tokyo was teaching English at a medium-sized English conversation school. I only stayed a week; here's why.
• english • education • japan • tokyo • teaching
Forms of Address -- or --"Help! Where's Aunt Setsuko's house?"
If you've ever had trouble finding an address in the US or other Western country, at least you can be glad you didn't have to look for an address in Japan!
• address • tokyo • japan • lost • city
If you've ever had trouble finding an address in the US or other Western country, at least you can be glad you didn't have to look for an address in Japan!
• address • tokyo • japan • lost • city
Hiring Hostesses
Review of a documentary revealing the lives of four young Canadian women who worked as hostesses in Japan.
• tokyo girls • documentary
Review of a documentary revealing the lives of four young Canadian women who worked as hostesses in Japan.
• tokyo girls • documentary
Hydrangea Festivals in Japan
June and July see the hydrangea festival season in Japan, heralding the arrival of summer. This is a spectacular festival of flowers, of which many visitors are unaware.
• cherry blossom in japan • hydrangea festival in japan • kyoto • fujinomori-jinja shrine • tokyo and kamakura
June and July see the hydrangea festival season in Japan, heralding the arrival of summer. This is a spectacular festival of flowers, of which many visitors are unaware.
• cherry blossom in japan • hydrangea festival in japan • kyoto • fujinomori-jinja shrine • tokyo and kamakura
It can't happen here. Can it?
Japanese, while shocked by the recent terrorist attacks in the U.S., seem to be comforting themselves with an "it can't happen here" attitude. But it has, and easily could again--and Japan's disaster management plans are " a sick joke."
• disaster • terrorism • safety • tokyo • sarin
Japanese, while shocked by the recent terrorist attacks in the U.S., seem to be comforting themselves with an "it can't happen here" attitude. But it has, and easily could again--and Japan's disaster management plans are " a sick joke."
• disaster • terrorism • safety • tokyo • sarin
Mobile Salesman Still Common in Japan
Hungry for roasted sweet potato? Need a new laundry pole? Not to worry, someone will come around and sell you one. Just listen for the music...
• sales • tokyo • japan • food • retail
Hungry for roasted sweet potato? Need a new laundry pole? Not to worry, someone will come around and sell you one. Just listen for the music...
• sales • tokyo • japan • food • retail
Mokarimakka: Japanese
A unique language carves out a unique place in the world.
• japan • japanese • kanji • kana • katakana
A unique language carves out a unique place in the world.
• japan • japanese • kanji • kana • katakana
Pokémon keeps going, and going ...
Pokémon's 10th anime series, Pocket Monsters: Diamond & Pearl, will hit TV Tokyo this fall.
• pokémon • anime • tv • tv tokyo • pocket monsters: diamond & pearl
Pokémon's 10th anime series, Pocket Monsters: Diamond & Pearl, will hit TV Tokyo this fall.
• pokémon • anime • tv • tv tokyo • pocket monsters: diamond & pearl
The Axis World War II Airlink
With secret submarine voyages taking months, the Axis looked into a rapid communication air link to keep in contact during World War Two.
• rome to tokyo airlink • axis flight • italian airforce to japan • nazi tokyo • german luftwaffe
With secret submarine voyages taking months, the Axis looked into a rapid communication air link to keep in contact during World War Two.
• rome to tokyo airlink • axis flight • italian airforce to japan • nazi tokyo • german luftwaffe
Anime Review: Angelic Layer
Angelic Layer is a colorful, action-packed anime about Misaki discovering her talent for fighting with robotic battle dolls (Angels) and gaining both friends and family.
• angelic layer • anime • manga • angel • misaki
Angelic Layer is a colorful, action-packed anime about Misaki discovering her talent for fighting with robotic battle dolls (Angels) and gaining both friends and family.
• angelic layer • anime • manga • angel • misaki
Central Japan's Manga Galleries
Exhibits devoted to key anime and manga artists are scattered throughout Japan. This article explores the museums of Central Honshu. Get there by rail from Tokyo.
• exhibition • tottori • sakaiminato • kansai • kyoto
Exhibits devoted to key anime and manga artists are scattered throughout Japan. This article explores the museums of Central Honshu. Get there by rail from Tokyo.
• exhibition • tottori • sakaiminato • kansai • kyoto
Changes at Narita & Changi Airport
Striving to attract the well-heeled and the busy executive, two airports have introduced a new style into their terminals. On offer is the ultimate in pamering - for VIPs
• narita airort • tokyo • virgin london heathrow clubhouse • singapore changi airort • qatar airways
Striving to attract the well-heeled and the busy executive, two airports have introduced a new style into their terminals. On offer is the ultimate in pamering - for VIPs
• narita airort • tokyo • virgin london heathrow clubhouse • singapore changi airort • qatar airways
Coping with Disaster: Lessons Learned in Japan
We can gain some perspective on the success of engineers in saving lives in New York if we look at the Great Hanshin Earthquake in Japan, which killed over 5000 people in 1995.
• engineering • engineer • town planning • urban planning • city planning
We can gain some perspective on the success of engineers in saving lives in New York if we look at the Great Hanshin Earthquake in Japan, which killed over 5000 people in 1995.
• engineering • engineer • town planning • urban planning • city planning
Disney Art Returned
Chiba University in Japan is returning 250 pieces of Disney art after they were found in a janitor's closet. The stills were part of a Sleeping Beauty exhibit in 1960.
• disney art returned • sleeping beauty • silly symphonies • fantasia • walt disney
Chiba University in Japan is returning 250 pieces of Disney art after they were found in a janitor's closet. The stills were part of a Sleeping Beauty exhibit in 1960.
• disney art returned • sleeping beauty • silly symphonies • fantasia • walt disney
Disney's Cinderella Castle on Postcards
Following the evolution of a Disney landmark from artists' concept to finished castle is part of the fun of collecting postcards.
• disney world castle • disney castle • magic kingdom castle • cinderella castle • theme park
Following the evolution of a Disney landmark from artists' concept to finished castle is part of the fun of collecting postcards.
• disney world castle • disney castle • magic kingdom castle • cinderella castle • theme park
Guides to Japan for Travellers
A new Rough Guide to Japan is now in all good bookshops, but there is also the Eyewitness Guide and a guide to Unforgettable Walks, all provide excellent information.
• guide books to japan • rough guide to japan • eyewitness travel guide to japan • tokyo • hokkaido and okinawa
A new Rough Guide to Japan is now in all good bookshops, but there is also the Eyewitness Guide and a guide to Unforgettable Walks, all provide excellent information.
• guide books to japan • rough guide to japan • eyewitness travel guide to japan • tokyo • hokkaido and okinawa
Japan's Spectacular Carnivals
Japan's spectacular Carnivals are events for visitors to enjoy and take part in, from an illuminated procession of papier-mache dummies to a festival honouring toads
• carnival in japan • nebuta matsuri aomori • kanto matsuri akita • peace ceremony hiroshima • mt. tsukuba toad festival chiba
Japan's spectacular Carnivals are events for visitors to enjoy and take part in, from an illuminated procession of papier-mache dummies to a festival honouring toads
• carnival in japan • nebuta matsuri aomori • kanto matsuri akita • peace ceremony hiroshima • mt. tsukuba toad festival chiba
Lilla Cabot Perry
A biography of painter Lilla Cabot Perry, 1848-1933.
• impressionism • claude monet • painting • portraits • giverny
A biography of painter Lilla Cabot Perry, 1848-1933.
• impressionism • claude monet • painting • portraits • giverny
Northern Japan's Manga Museums
Right across Japan you'll find exhibits devoted to key manga and anime creators. This article explores the museums of Northern Honshu. Get there by rail or air from Tokyo
• japan • anime • manga • museum • gallery
Right across Japan you'll find exhibits devoted to key manga and anime creators. This article explores the museums of Northern Honshu. Get there by rail or air from Tokyo
• japan • anime • manga • museum • gallery
Review: Tuvalu by Andrew O'Connor
Like many young Australian writers, Andrew O'Connor draws on overseas experiences to write his award-winning first novel Tuvalu; it says much about Australia and Japan.
• tuvalu novel • andrew o’connor • australian novelists • australian vogel literary award • teaching in japan
Like many young Australian writers, Andrew O'Connor draws on overseas experiences to write his award-winning first novel Tuvalu; it says much about Australia and Japan.
• tuvalu novel • andrew o’connor • australian novelists • australian vogel literary award • teaching in japan
Satoshi Kon Dream Machine
Paprika director Satoshi Kon has announced his next project for Studio Madhouse. It's called Yume-Miru Kikai, or Dream Machine.
• satoshi kon dream machine • satoshi kon • dream machine anime • dream machine cartoon • paprika
Paprika director Satoshi Kon has announced his next project for Studio Madhouse. It's called Yume-Miru Kikai, or Dream Machine.
• satoshi kon dream machine • satoshi kon • dream machine anime • dream machine cartoon • paprika
South Japan Manga Art Exhibits
Heading South, you'll find anime and manga museums across Japan. Most are over three hours from Tokyo, but some make pleasant day trips from Osaka.
• japan • anime • manga • museum • gallery
Heading South, you'll find anime and manga museums across Japan. Most are over three hours from Tokyo, but some make pleasant day trips from Osaka.
• japan • anime • manga • museum • gallery
Superman/Batman to Raven House to Galaxy Angels
What’s the best selling comic for February? What Comic movies debuted in February? Check out the new thriller from CrossGen coming in June. And a small company wants to bring their hit Japanese TV shows and comics to the United States. Check it out.
• avengers/jla superman/batman megacon • orlando • florida • hellboy punisher galaxy angels • broccoli books
What’s the best selling comic for February? What Comic movies debuted in February? Check out the new thriller from CrossGen coming in June. And a small company wants to bring their hit Japanese TV shows and comics to the United States. Check it out.
• avengers/jla superman/batman megacon • orlando • florida • hellboy punisher galaxy angels • broccoli books
The Lindberghs' Summer Excursion: Part II
On the second leg of the Lindberghs' 1931 flight to the Orient, the intrepid flyers overcame fog, darkness, a typhon, a massive flood, and a water borne mob. But the power of one of the world's greatest rivers, and an untimely death put an early end to their adventure.
• lindbergh • point barrow • kamchatka peninsula • sirius • hms hermes
On the second leg of the Lindberghs' 1931 flight to the Orient, the intrepid flyers overcame fog, darkness, a typhon, a massive flood, and a water borne mob. But the power of one of the world's greatest rivers, and an untimely death put an early end to their adventure.
• lindbergh • point barrow • kamchatka peninsula • sirius • hms hermes
The Scar Still Runs Deep in Hiroshima
On this day, August 6, more than 50 years ago, Hiroshima was the first city to experience the horrors of a nuclear attack.
• japan • hiroshima • tokaimura • tokyo • asia
On this day, August 6, more than 50 years ago, Hiroshima was the first city to experience the horrors of a nuclear attack.
• japan • hiroshima • tokaimura • tokyo • asia