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Hong Kong Week 2018: Get a Taste of Hong Kong—For 2 Weeks—Right Here in Tokyo!

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Never been to Hong Kong? Look forward to exploring the exciting city from October 29 to November 11 at the Tokyo Hong Kong Week! From delicious dishes to entertainment, culture, arts, and economics, Hong Kong is a plethora of charms and sights that all come to Tokyo for two weeks. Let’s take a closer look at all there is to taste, see, and do during the event!

Tokyo Day Trips with Morita-san: East Meets West at Miura Peninsula's Fascinating Hayama City

Kanagawa Suburbs Beaches
Explore Tokyo's Cutest Mountain! 1-day Plan with Hot Springs, Stunning Scenery, and Beer!

Mt. Takao Forests & Mountains
Unique Drugstores in Japan: 8 Best-Selling Products at a Leading Japanese Pharmacy Chain!

Pharmacies
December Weather: 7-day Forecast for Tokyo and Japan (And What to Wear for the Season!)

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Tokyo Day Trips: 10 Spots to Explore Just 1 to 2 Hours Away from Tokyo!

Mt. Fuji Forests & Mountains
Hokkaido’s Sensational Shishamo Festival Serves Smiles All Around to More than 20,000 Visitors!

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Tokyo Events Calendar for October, November & December 2018

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From the incredible Kawagoe Festival in October to the Tokyo Ramen Show in early November, to the spectacular fireworks and festivities of the Chichibu Night Festival in December, check out a sampling of Tokyo's top events below!

From Cutting-Edge to Traditional: 12 Must-Visit Shops in Tokyo’s Glitzy Ginza

Ginza Other Sightseeing
Character merch, toys & more! Visiting Kiddy Land Harajuku, Tokyo's incredible toy store

Harajuku Other Shopping
Top 10 Home, Kitchen, and Travel Goods from Japan’s Lifestyle Brand MUJI

Other Shopping
Hello Kitty Fan? Enjoy a Fun Christmas in Japan at Sanrio Puroland!

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Theme Parks
Gyomu Super: The Must-Buy Products & The Secrets the Supermarket’s Popularity, Loved by Expats and Japanese People Alike!

Ueno
Makeup and Skincare Must-Buys at Best 100 Yen Shop Daiso!

100 Yen Shops

[MOVIE]Shodo Calligraphy: What would you write for luck in the New Year?

Odaiba Traditional Paintings

Art Materials Lab PIGMENT really is a place that impresses as soon as you set foot inside: the building is spacious, with a comfy atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re at home. This gorgeous art supply store is located on Tennozu Isle, a small island in Tokyo Bay that hosts plenty of art shows and performances. The store features around 200 antique ink sticks, 50 kinds of animal glues, and around 4,500 colors of different pigments: with this, you are sure to find a color that you will like! But what makes the store different are the regularly organized workshops. Held by art school professors or painting tool manufacturers, you can discover Japanese painting techniques, carving signature stamps, or even oil painting. For me, it would be Japanese calligraphy, also known as shodo.

Stringraphy at Studio EVE: A Striking and Unique Musical Experience

Shibuya Other Contemporary Arts
[MOVIE] Wear an Authentic Kimono in Tokyo’s Most Traditional Neighborhood!

Asakusa Culture Experience
[MOVIE] Achieve Your Cosplay Dreams at Cosplay Studio Crown!

Akihabara Culture Experience
Checking Out Tokyo's Samurai Museum: Get to Know the Spirit of Japan’s Ancient Warriors

Shinjuku Other Museums
Say Hello to Kitty and Friends at Tokyo’s Cutest Train Station!

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Pop Culture
Purikura: Change Yourself Up with Photo Booth Fun!

Arcades

What’s the best way to enjoy taking photos of the Sapporo Clock Tower?

Sapporo / Chitose Other Architecture

The Sapporo Clock Tower is one of the more popular sightseeing spots in the city. This historical old building is nestled among the taller buildings in the city center and from whatever angle you view it, you are presented with unique photo opportunities. Moreover, the inside of the building also has a picture-perfect atmosphere where you can also learn the history of the clock’s mechanism. A quick snapshot of the place will not do it justice! There really are several interesting photo spots that highlight the charms of this building that we will introduce here.

Cute & Convenient: The 6 Must-Buy Suitcases at Shibuya Loft!

Shibuya Other Shopping
Rice Cracker Realness: The Top 10 Rice Snack Top-Sellers by Kameda Seika, Loved by all of Japan!

Other Japanese Food
Tokyo's Best Budget Deals, Discounts & Coupons! (December 2018)

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Other Shopping
Tokyo’s Top Hotel Chains: Quality Rooms That Won't Bust Your Budget!

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Hotels
Beyond the Guidebook - 5 Expats Talk Tokyo's Best Neighborhoods for Visitors to Stay In!

Shimokitazawa Other Townscapes
Shibamata: Snacking and Sightseeing in Tokyo’s Old Edo Neighborhood

Shibamata / Kita-Senju / Kameari Old Towns (Shitamachi)

Is Japanese a Vague Language? Unraveling the Truth

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Japanese is a mysterious language. Everything depends on how something is written, the “feel” and “flavor” of a text as it is conveyed to the reader change by the character information. Indeed, among the languages of the world, Japanese stands out as being somewhat complex. Three kinds of syllabaries called kanji, katakana, and hiragana, are used for the same language, on top of the necessity of the keigo classification of honorifics. There are a large number of homonyms, and even pronunciation may sound similar, the meaning depends on the context, the setting, and the characters used.

Ultimate How-To: Planning Your Dream Vacation To Japan!

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From culturally rich history, to cutting-edge technology, to foodie-worthy cuisine; Japan truly has something for everyone. It should come as no surprise then that it is currently rated as one of the most visited countries in the world. The number of tourists coming to Japan has grown steadily year after year, with 29 million visitors in 2017 and even more expected throughout 2018. With tourism at an all-time high, how can you prepare in advance to make the most out of your vacation to Japan?