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Yakiniku is a meat lovers dream dinner! Yakiniku translates to “grilled meat” and that’s exactly what it is. When you arrive at a Yakiniku restaurant you will notice that all of the tables have a grill in the center - that’s because you cook your own food. Yakiniku is served family style so […]
Yesterday, 65 miles northeast of Tokyo, Danica Patrick made history when she became the first woman to win an IndyCar Race. Congratulations Danica!
She was racing in the Bridgestone Indy Japan 300 Mile at the Twin Ring Motegi in in the town of Motegi in eastern Tochigi prefecture. The track is is a 1½-mile oval and […]
In Ian Fleming’s footsteps in Tokyo a modern writer attempts to recreate a trip made to Tokyo in 1959 by the creator of James Bond.
Check out this video, from CNN, about Tokyo’s lost and found. Tokyo has one of the lowest urban crime rates in the world and the Japanese are raised to […]
If you pay attention when you are out and about in Japan you will notice that the Japanese make some everyday things into works of art. Manhole covers are one of those things.
The cover to the left is from Chiba Prefecture is quite beautiful considering what it covers. People look at you a […]
If your Japan travel plans involve a trip outside of Tokyo you will most likely be planning a ride on the bullet train or shinkansen. You can now make your reservations online from the comfort of your own home. In March, the JR East Japan Railway Company started an internet reservation service […]
If you have a craving for great American food you will find it at Homework’s restaurant in Hiro-o. They claim to have the best char-broiled burgers and sandwiches in Tokyo and I can’t disagree. The bilingual menu offers a variety options, the staff are friendly and the service is prompt.
When we went my […]
The Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum is holding an exhibition titled “World renowned Japanese table ware; OLD NORITAKE and Nostalgic Ceramics” which should prove to be a great compliment to the venue itself.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum is located in the former residence of Prince Asaka Yasuhiko. It is an art deco […]
“Tokyo Museums - Grutt Pass 2008” is a multi-museum admission ticket that allows visitors free or discounted admissions to 61 facilities, including museums, zoos and aquariums, in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
It can be purchased for Y2,000 (US $20) at various locations and is valid for two months from the first day of […]
Pagodas first appeared in Japan in the 6th century when Buddhism was introduced from China and India. They can range in height from one to thirteen tiers. On the grounds of the Senso-ji temple in Asakusa you will find an beautiful example of a five storied pagoda which is the most common.
In the west […]
Nihon on the Net will offer you some a glimpse into what people who live, work and visit Japan have to say about it on the net. It will be a periodic feature at The Tokyo Traveler so check back often.
Here’s a great article on the adventures of using a Japanese Style Toilet.
The post, […]
Whether you live in Tokyo, or are just planning a trip, you will find out what to do and see right here!
Written by Shane Sakata [email] for b5media.
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