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Etiquettes and Behaviors Tokyo
44 Reviews Japanese baseball fans seem to be much more enthusiastic than American baseball fans. I'm sure part of it is the Japanese cultural mindset of blending with others, which causes them to dress the same,...
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Tradition Tokyo
20 Reviews The Buddhist religion has been observed in Japan since the Sixth Century and possibly earlier. About 70 percent of Japan's population claims to be Buddhist, but many are also Shinto, as the two...
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Religion Tokyo
19 Reviews Fujizuka Mound in Hatomori Shrine in Sendagaya is one of the well-preserved mounds in Tokyo. Fujizuka was made so that people who cannot climb Mt. Fuji either for financial or health reasons can...
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People Tokyo
29 Reviews Vending machines seem to be in breeding overdrive in Japan. I heard one source say there were over six million and still going strong. I think they would only work in a society that is on the whole...
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Speak / Learn Japanese (Nihongo) Tokyo
8 Reviews When in Tokyo I tried to learn Japanese. I had a Japanese textbook in Russian and I understood that it wasn't so difficult as we used to think. Very soon I could write my name and surname in...
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Infrastructures Tokyo
15 Reviews Most guides will advise buying Yen before you go to Japan to cover initial expenses but then buying more once there as there is a better exchange rate in the country itself. You also avoid the...
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Street Scene Tokyo
17 Reviews I was intrigued to see some workers reinstalling the stanchions around planting beds. I had to take a photograph of the stanchions, because they struck me as quintessentially Japanese -- an attention...
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Have you ever seen this before? Tokyo
13 Reviews The Japanese obsession with automation, astronomical land prices and sense or order all come together when you look at car parking. There are a good number of these giant vending-type machines all...
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Japanese Style Room / House Tokyo
1 Review If you get the chance, there is nothing that beats putting up a night at a traditional inn or RYOKAN. There are quite a few within Tokyo city, but those that offer better facilities and a more...
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Vending machines might be on every corner, but don't be tempted to grab something to drink while you are walking. This is very impolite. It is rare to find someone doing it (and if you do, they are most likely tourists). If you need a break, take one. Sit down or standing while sipping. Just don't walk and do it at the same time.
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A JAPANESE CUSTOM IN IT'S OWN RIGHT!!!!! EVERYONE LOVES DISNEYLAND...I THINK????? THE DAY I WAS THERE WALT AND MICKEY WERE WEARING HULA SKIRTS!!!!!!TOO FUNNY!!! MADE ME FEEL AT HOME !!!!!! PLUTO WAS HAPPY AND HAPPY WAS IN GOOD CHEERS !!!!There are seven themed areas, each complementing each other yet unique in their style. Made up of the World Bazaar, the four classic Disney lands: Adventureland, Westernland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland, and two mini lands, Critter Country and Mickey's Toontown, the park is noted for its huge open spaces to accommodate the massive crowds the park receives on even moderate attendance days - Tokyo Disneyland was, up until three years ago, the single most visited theme park in the world, and its sister Tokyo DisneySea was the second.
Japanese love to seafood and it is a strong part of the Japanese culture. Therefore, seafood is a must try when you are in Japan, especially the sushi and sashimi (raw seafood). Popular seafood would be the kampachi (amber jack), salmon, tuna, mackerel, scallops, octopus, swordfish, salmon roe etc etc. The best place to see it all is at the famous Tsujiki Fish Market in Tokyo (next to Tsujiki sub-way station).
How do people in Tokyo relax in a fast paced city? Well, you can see many people going to the various parks in Tokyo to get away from the concrete jungle. You will see people doing paintings, playing music, having picnic, bringing their pet dogs for a walk etc. Another favourite past time of young people is shopping, and there are many shopping areas in Tokyo such as Shinjuku, Harajuku, Shibuya, Ginza etc. You will noticed that people in Tokyo dress to the latest fashion and people here on the streets really looked like moviestars :)
When it comes to cleaniless and efficiency, very few can beat the Japanese and you can see this all over tokyo, ranging from the clean toilets, street, buildings to the efficient transportation, people etc. Therefore you do not have to worry about this aspect when you worry Tokyo, you should worry more about money disappearing fast and language problems :)
Tokyo is famous for its ultra modern and various exotic kinds of fashion worn mostly by teenagers who come here to socialise, shop and of course to show off their fashion sense. You will be treated with a wide array of fashion at Harajuku, Shinjuku and Ginza, and it is not to be missed when you are in Tokyo especially during the weekends.
Although Tokyo is a very modern city in one of the most modern city in the world, the traditional customs is still very much alive today and you can sometimes witness people dressing in traditional costumes, old architecture next to modern skyscraper, traditional wedding etc. This is because the Japanese still treat their traditionals very serious and with respect.
1. When a train arrives, wait until people get off the train, then get in and find your seat. When you are taking a subway or local train, you can sit down in any open seat.2. During rush hours on weekdays, it's best to avoid taking the subway or local trains. It's extremely crowded.
When the cherry blossoms are out the Japanese love to have Ohanami parties. This is where groups get together to have a picnic under the cherry blossoms. This can often become another reason for the locals to enjoy some beer and/or sake and let their hair down.
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Sauna & Capsule Big Lemon Shinjuku
1 Review and 1 Opinions In a good location (right in the entertainment area). Costs 3500 yen per night. Great place to...
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