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Toto Norenkai is an association of shops and businesses that have been in operation in Tokyo, formerly know as Edo, for over 100 years and three generations. In Japanese the single word “Toto” captures the essence of both old Edo and modern-day Tokyo, and “noren” refers to the traditional curtain-like sign that is hung […]
If you were asked to pick a color associated with Tokyo, what color would that be? I think the first colors that come to mind for most people would be red and black but the city offers a veritable rainbow, or niji, of colors to her visitors. Let’s explore the colors of Tokyo…
Aka […]
Recently I shared 10 Tips for a Greener Trip to Tokyo and told you that the use of eco-bags by residents of the city was increasing. The furoshiki is the original eco-bag and is a simple square piece of cloth that the Japanese have been using to wrap and carry items for centuries. […]
Sitting on land that was once home to the mansions of feudal lords (daimyo) in the Edo Era and used as a military training ground in the following era you will find Hibiya Park. The garden was first opened in June, 1903 and was the first western style urban garden in Tokyo.
Ponder the central grass […]
As promised, this weeks Nihon on the Net will feature Impressions of Tokyo submitted to the newly revived Japan Blog Matsuri. We have quite a few great articles to read, so let’s get started…
Tae Kim, next months host, talks about Google Street View of Japan in Google, what will they think of next? at […]
If you are looking to keep up to date on the news from Japan there are a number of newspapers (shimbun) that publish in English.
Most of these newspapers can be found at major newsstands in Tokyo. If you are outside the city they are a little harder to come by but you can always […]
The Royal Park Hotel is located in Ningyocho, one of the city’s oldest and most traditional neighborhoods. The hotel goes out of its way to make sure that guests feel welcome and offers a variety of different ways for guests to explore the history, culture and culinary options that the area has to offer. […]
Trading Tokyo for London, Rome or one of 20 other cities is now possible when you play the newest version of MONOPOLY. On August 20th, Hasbro, the makers of the world’s most popular board game announced the 22 cities elected by fans worldwide that will appear on the new MONOPOLY Here & Now: The […]
Are you fascinated with how people live? Do you want to get a better understanding of how the village of Edo started out and grew to become the sprawling, multi-faceted metropolis that is Tokyo today? Then you should visit the Fukugawa Edo Museum. The Fukagawa Edo Museum presents a fascinating reproduction of downtown […]
On the streets of Tokyo it’s not uncommon to see people of all ages fanning themselves during the hot summer months. Men, women and children have used fans for centuries as a way to stave of the heat and humidity and one company has been crafting these highly functional, and beautiful, Japanese accessories for […]
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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