A Tour of Denma-chÅ Prison & Execution Ground
Let’s take a video tour around one of Edo’s execution grounds⪠Continue reading A Tour of Denma-chÅ Prison & Execution Ground
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Yamanote Line Extravaganza (intro)
My long overdue exploration of TÅkyÅ via the Yamanote Line begins here. I hope you’ll stick around for the whole series! Continue reading Yamanote Line Extravaganza (intro)
I Have a Huge Announcement!
There’s a new service specializing in tourism for Japanese History. It may include beer! Help me spread the word, guys! Continue reading I Have a Huge Announcement!
What does Haneda mean?
Nobody ever thinks about the etymology airport names. Be one of the few chosen ones! Continue reading What does Haneda mean?
Free Wifi for Travelers in Japan
So you’re planning a trip to Japan. You have a smartphone or PC and you’re worried about only having wifi in your hotel room. Flets will give you access to their hotspots around Tokyo (and some other cities). It might not be perfect, but it’s better than nothing. And it’s FREE! Continue reading Free Wifi for Travelers in Japan
Japanese Manners (part 2)
This is PART 2 of a three part series on Japanese Manners. You should read these all before you come. When in Rome do as the Romans do and you’ll have more fun. Guaranteed! Continue reading Japanese Manners (part 2)
Japanese Manners (part 1)
Going to Japan for the first time? There are a lot of manners and commonsensical behaviors that people do here and just take for granted that everyone knows. But the fact is that if youâre visiting Japan for the first time, you probably donât know most (or maybe any) of the local customs. If I had a 1 yen coin for every time I saw a foreigner doing something âwrong,â Iâd have a fuckload of 1 yen coins. They get in the way, mess up everyoneâs routine, or just do things that will annoy everyone around them. None of these things is the end of the … Continue reading Japanese Manners (part 1)
