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Omurice
Fried egg on rice is a humble comfort food in many a cuisine around the world. In Tokyo, however, it has been elevated to an artform, with chefs often dedicating years of their…
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Russia’s flag banned but …
The Russian flag is barred from the Olympics in a doping dispute. You wouldn't know it to look at the Russian uniforms.The International Olympic Committee told The Associated Press that Russian athletes in…
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6 Reasons Why I Love Tokyo
Meet The Street Style Maven Who Calls Tokyo HomeI wear many hats: Editor-in-Chief, Creative Director, Photographer, Stylist, Hacker of my own website (but that’s a story for another day). I’ve done a lot…
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Japan promoting universal touris
Prior to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of overseas visitors to Japan set a new annual record of 31.9 million in 2019, the eighth straight year of growth.To help revive…
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Tokyo Weather
The weather in Tokyo can change fast. Normally you can enjoy a sunny day with a regular temperature. Month Max / Min(°C) Rain Gennaio10° / 2°3 days Febbraio10° / 2°5 days Marzo14° /…
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Shinjuku
Shinjuku (Japanese: 新宿区, Hepburn: Shinjuku-ku) is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan. It is a major commercial and administrative centre, housing the northern half of the busiest railway station in the world (Shinjuku…
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Showa Memorial Park
Showa Memorial Park (昭和記念公園, Shōwa Kinen Kōen) is a park in the city of Tachikawa, 30 minutes from central Tokyo by train. Spanning over 160 hectares, this huge park boasts a variety of…
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Olympic Torch fly to Tokyo
The Olympic flag was hoisted, and the national anthems of Japan and Greece sounded, as the Olympic flame handover ceremony took place at Athens’ iconic Panathenaic Stadium.The event, which began at 11:30am local…
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Onsen Etiquette: Things to Know
Taking a bath seems simple enough. Something along the lines of "run the tap, allow to fill and get in" is pretty much how most Westerners are trained to do it. In Japan,…
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Finding Authentic Turkish Food
That kebab is lonely, it's time for you to add more Turkish dishes to your regular menu. Though still not as common as in Europe, kebab stands or trucks have slowly become more…