Uncategorized Japanese Cookbooks
Some people want to bring back a cookbook as a sourvenir. I went to one of the largest bookstores in Tokyo today and wer...
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Shopping Kitchen Gadgets at 100 yen shop
I love going to 100 yen shops to find some kitchen gadgets. Here is what I found yesterday.©Japan Travel 101This is a cu...
General Information Atami
© Japan Travel 101Atami is about an hour from Tokyo and famous for hot springs. It has nice old ambiance that is differe...
General Information Cherry Blossom around Imperial Palace
Since I didn't go see cherry blossom at the Imperial Palace yesterday (because it was too crowded and I was overwhelmed)...
General Information Cherry Festival (Sakura Matsuri)
Cherry Festival (Sakura Matsuri or 桜まつり in Japanese) is held in many places.Today, I saw some Cherry Festivals in TokyoN...
General Information Cherry Blossom 2025
This time of the year, Cherry Blossom forecast always appear on news program. Cherry Blossom Information as of April 4, ...
General Information Cherry Blossom (Sakura) in Tokyo
It is official! It's cherry blossom season in Tokyo.©Japan Travel 101One of the big news in Tokyo is that it is now offi...
General Information Emperor’s Birthday
Today is a Japanese Holiday. Since the holiday falls on Sunday this year (2025), Sunday holiday is observed on Monday.Ab...
Activity National Cat Day (Neko no hi) 2025
In Japan, National Cat Day is celebrated on February 22. If you are a cat lover, you will enjoy coming to Japan this tim...
Food & Drink Valentine’s Day in Japan
Valentine's day in Japan is a Chocolate Day! Japanese chocolate confectioneries make 70% of their business through Valen...