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Greenland: Fujiko & Ukichiro Nakaya's Ginza Installation

Greenland: Fujiko & Ukichiro Nakaya’s Ginza Installation

Nested on the 8th floor of the Hermes building in Ginza, is the Maison Hermes Le Forum art space. The glass block walls filtering in the glow of daylight provide a vivid backdrop for Fujiko and Ukichiro Nakaya’s foggy art installation. Before the fog Specializing in glaciology, physicist Ukichiro Nakaya (1900 – 1962) is credited with creating the first artificial snowflakes. His daughter Fujiko…

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Aoshima, Miyazaki Prefecture

Miyazaki prefecture probably isn’t on a lot of people’s lists as a must visit place in Japan but its sunny climate and attractive spots like Aoshima make it a wonderful location to consider if you’re planning on travelling around Kyushu. A small island paradise Located just off the coast of Miyazaki prefecture, the tiny island of Aoshima is one of the most iconic locations of this part of Japan.…

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A wonderful day in Tokyo Disneyland

As a big fan of Disneyland, to go in Tokyo Disneyland is something I had to. Everything is so magic, I use to call it "dreamland", where any dream is possible.

As a big fan of Disneyland, to go in Tokyo Disneyland is something I had to. Everything is so magic, I use to call it “dreamland”, where any dream is possible. Arrived at Tokyo Disneyland at 10:00am, the day can start ! I went to Disneyland with my girlfriend during a week day, it is the best to avoid the crowd and the 90 minutes of waiting for a coaster. As well, we brought our own popcorn case,…

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Tokyo Comic Con 2017

                  Tokyo Comic con is an up and coming convention hailing originally from the United States that takes place in the enormous Makuhari Messe, located in Chiba, Japan. As opposed to other conventions held in Japan, this convention focuses exclusively on Western comic media. While cosplay is still very popular at the convention, you won’t see just your typical slew of anime…

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Rainy Northern Okinawa Trip

A day trip to Northern Okinawa. When people imagine Okinawa, it’s usually blue sky, nice beach and beautiful emerald green ocean, but even winter and weather is not so great. You still can enjoy Okinawa. Going to a famous pizzeria It takes approximately 1hour and 10 minutes by car from Naha. On the road we decided to stop by for a pizza in a popular restaurant called Pizza in the sky (ピザ喫茶　花人方 in…

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Tokyo Comic Con: A girl geek's day in paradise

Tokyo Comic Con: A girl geek’s day in paradise

This year was the second annual Tokyo Comic Con and it has grown substantially from last year. Marvel, DC Comics, Warner Bros, and Star Wars had a huge presence this year. Stan Lee made an appearance again this year while others such as Mads Mikkelsen and Nathan Fillion made their first appearance. But amid these big names, I found smaller exhibitors and companies that I love and that work behind…

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TOKYO COMIC CON 2017 Cosplay Showcase

Cosplay events met a huge success in TCC 2016 – and it came back this year! In TOKYO COMIC CON 2017　there are 4 events for cosplayers COSPLAY FASHION SHOW 2017 STAR WARS COSPLAY SHOWCASE 2017 MARVEL COSPLAY SHOWCASE 2017 Cosplay group photosession 2017 They are all organized by ONIGIRI+ Inc. MC was Ms Yui Kanan. She is a famous cosplayer and CEO of ONIGIRI+ Inc. and DJ and artist. She said ”…

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Kawagoe: The sweetest place in Saitama

Jun and I went to Kawagoe in Saitama prefecture for a day of sweet potato digging and sightseeing. Kawagoe is famous for its sweet potatoes. The sweet potato harvest happens every year from September to November. The Kawagoe Tourist Information Office recommended Arahata Nouen for sweet potato digging. Can you dig it? After arriving we were directed to the sweet potato field where dozens of other…

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Interview : NICE - Japanese WorkCamps & Voluntary Projects

Interview : NICE – Japanese WorkCamps & Voluntary Projects

Are you curious about voluntary projects in Japan or Japanese workcamps over the world ? Then this article might interest you. The World Wide Watch went to Osaka to interview a representative of NICE organization. Hi, Nozomi, can you please introduce yourself to World Wide Watch readers ? Hi, I’m Nozomi. I’m a staff of NICE Osaka office. NICE’s main office is in Tokyo, and my office is one of the…

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Shinjuku's Tori-No-Ichi Festival

Shinjuku’s Tori-No-Ichi Festival

Good Fortune brought to you by decorative rakes. Roughly translated as “rooster market”, Tori-no-ichi is a festival that’s held every year in the month of November. The festival’s origins are routed in the Asakusa district of Tokyo where the first Tori-no-ichi was held at the Otori shrine during the 18th century. Since then it has spread to many other locations throughout Japan. In addition to…

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Comiket 2017: Tokyo's Biggest Cosplay Convention

Comiket 2017: Tokyo’s Biggest Cosplay Convention

  Tokyo’s biggest cosplay convention brings anime to life!   Comiket or Comic Market, is the largest Dojinshi fair in the world. For those who don’t know, Dojinshi is the Japanese term for self published manga. Every year, thousands of amateur artists come together at Comiket to display and sell their work. The market also doubles as a cosplay convention, with hundreds of cosplayers showing up to…

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Rokunen Yonkumi: Japanese Elementary School Themed Restaurant

Rokunen Yonkumi: Japanese Elementary School Themed Restaurant

        Longing for your childhood school days? Or just curious to know what Japanese elementary schools are like? Well grab a seat because class is about to begin at this elementary school themed restaurant! School Gear You are now part of year 6 class 4 (rokunen yonkumi). As soon as you step off the elevator you encounter the backpacks and yellow hats of your fellow classmates. The “school”…

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Shinichirō Watanabe Blade Runner blackout 2022 and Samurai Champloo music

Shinichirō Watanabe Blade Runner blackout 2022 and Samurai Champloo music

Shinichiro Watanabe (Cowboy Bebop, Space Dandy and Samurai Champloo) directed “Blade Runner Blackout 2022” a short film. It  connects the original Blade Runner film and the  Blade Runner 2049 sequel.   http://artsycinema.tumblr.com/post/166324762417/blade-runner-black-out-2022-by-shinichiro-watanabe In 2022, an EMP detonation has caused a global blackout that has massive, destructive implications…

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Nakagusuku Castle Ruin

Discover castle ruins in Okinawa, Japan!

Beautiful Stone Gate I would like to show you Nakagusuku Castle Ruin in Okinawa, Japan. Okinawa was used to be called The Ryukyu Kingdom until 1879. This site is protected by the UNESCO World Heritage and Japanese Government , under the title “Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Ryukyu Kingdom”. I don’t know much about this historical site, but I would like to share it with you. We Entered…

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Manyo Club Urban Onsen

Manyo Club Urban Onsen

Urban Onsen  It took a 45 min drive from Tokyo. Manyo gets tanks of hot spring water delivered from Atami everyday. You can enjoy a variety of baths.Guests can enjoy a range of relaxing bathing facilities that include indoor baths, open-air baths, as well as an outdoor foot spa. Yudokoro / Bath Large Bath, Roten Buro, an Open-Air Bath, Hydrogen Bath. They issue you a key. You wear it around your…

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