Japan has announced that it plans to invite 10,000 people to visit Japan on them. Well not completely, you would need to cover food, lodging, etc. The cost of the plane tickets would be covered. The catch is, you will need to publicize about your visit. (more…)
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Yummy Bento, Video Shows How To Make An Onigiri
Recently there was a Culture Festival held where I live and my family and I had the opportunity to sample foods from some of the booths setup. I went for the Japanese booth and tried Onigiri for the first time. I thought it was quite yummy. I think I need to learn how to make it as a snack. I could have eaten 4 at that time easily. (more…)
Scenes of the Season From Japan
Since I don’t get to travel as much as I dream about, I enjoy seeing images and videos posted by others. The video below is no exception. I have been watching the work of this artist, known as darwinfish105 on YouTube for a while now. I can say that his work has been getting better with each video he produces.
Here is an example of his work. Showing the “Cherry Blossoms at Hamarikyu Gardens”. I hope you enjoy the virtual stroll through the garden. Let him know what you think by leaving a comment / subscribing to his works.
Cherry Blossoms at Hamarikyu Gardens (link opens a window)
While Japan Recovers, People Show Their Best
With this mornings news of an Earthquake happening just off the shore of Japan I am sure the world is reaching out to help in any way they can. I first heard this breaking news as I got up to get ready for work. The news at the time was reporting on an impending Tsunami for Hawaii and later the West cost of the US. My first thoughts were of Japan and those in surrounding areas. (more…)
Photo Works of Tokyo Luv
I enjoy browsing the internet as much as the next person. On occasion I come across a site that just catches my eye. In this case www.TokyoLuv.com. I like the way he composes his pictures and the colors that are present.
If you get a moment, take a look for yourself. I think you might be impressed. His shots of Tokyo make me want to visit all the more..
Nice video shot around Japan
This video posting is a couple months old but I thought I had to share it anyway. This is a nicely done collection of video shots taken around Shibuya. I already wanted to travel to Japan, this video makes my travel urge even greater… Are you hoping to travel there? Have you been? What do you think of the video?
Shibuya Faces from eleven23 on Vimeo.
Short film shot in Shibuya on November 1st 2009 with the Canon 7D.
Music : Mogwai – Emergency Trap
Kawaii Yamato Transport CM
You have to love foreign commercials. This commercial for Yamato Transport is great for a chuckle and a smile. It gets the point across well so a translation is not really needed.
Yamato Transport is one of the largest door-to-door delivery companies in Japan.
Japan – Land of the Future
Browsing some links this morning, I came accross this story on the BBC website. Japan is what I would call a tech crazy country. So much so that we here in the US seem to be lagging pretty far behind in some ways. (Cell phone features and speed of Internet access come to mind).
I have on my wish list to visit there someday, in particular Akihabara and Shibuya. Since I also enjoy taking pictures though, I will really have to plan on visiting longer than just one week. My dream trip would be to NOT take the tourist trap tour but to actually meet somebody that lives there with similar interests. I suspect that a tour by someone not stuck to a planned path would be much more entertaining. For example, hidden shops to satisfy Otakuism or better restaurants with more authentic cooking (aka, not toned down for “wimpy” American taste buds)
In researching for this blog entry, I came across that Tokyo has 23 wards (another link) of which Akihabara and Shibuya are parts of. Looks like if I am going to plan a trip there, I better start soon. 
Something tells me there is LOTS to see.
Fits gum
I wonder if they got their idea from some of Orbits gum comercials…
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