This article introduces the Iya and Oboke valleys of Tokushima on the island of Shikoku, describing 12 different sights or experiences not to miss when you visit. (Archived article - Originally published by Japan Today)
Month: November 2018
Boys will be boys – the Japanese fascination with Manneken Pis
What is it about Manneken Pis--the statue/fountain of a little boy peeing--that makes it so popular in Japan? While the original is in Brussels, Belgium, Japan hosts no fewer than seven replica statues and innumerable effigies. For many Tokyo commuters, they can catch sight of the little guy daily at the south end of JR … Continue reading Boys will be boys – the Japanese fascination with Manneken Pis
Underground Mysteries: a Tokyo scavenger hunt
Who doesn't love mysteries, puzzles and a good scavenger hunt? Ever year, Tokyo Metro, the larger of Tokyo's two subway systems, hosts "The Underground Mysteries", a scavenger hunt featuring their subway stations and the neighborhoods surrounding them. This year, the game is now on, and continues through January 31, 2019. You've got to try it! … Continue reading Underground Mysteries: a Tokyo scavenger hunt
A big museum for a long history – the National Museum of Japanese History
Japan is fortunate to have several national museums spread across the country. The National Museum of Japanese History in Sakura City, Chiba (just over an hour outside of Tokyo), is enormous, with amazing exhibits featuring every age of Japanese history. It would probably take a full day, maybe even longer, to fully explore everything the … Continue reading A big museum for a long history – the National Museum of Japanese History
Ahoy! Set sail for supper on Suship
My friend invited me to dinner on Suship, telling me where to be and when, and reminding me not to be late! She didn’t want me to “miss the boat”. Yes, Suship is really a "ship"; a dinner boat that serves a delightful fixed menu meal of sushi and other traditional Japanese dishes. Fortunately, being … Continue reading Ahoy! Set sail for supper on Suship
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