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Suica and NEX

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:15:00 +0900

This is Suica and NEX(Narita Express) combination card.

Form Narita Airport (Tokyo Airport), it isthe easiest way to use Narita Express of JR East.
There is a special discount ticket for the foreigners.

It costs normally 2940 Yen (JPY) from Narita to Tokyo Station by Narita Express.
In addition to the above NEX ticket, you have 2000 Yen pre-charged Suica card with 3500.

It is olny available the ticket counter of JR Station.

http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/suica-nex/

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Cherry Blossoms Full Bloom! Because it was...

Sun, 5 Apr 2009 21:54:00 +0900

Cherry Blossoms Full Bloom!

Because it was cold this year, it was late that cherry blossoms bloomed.
Cherry blossoms are full-bloomed now in Tokyo area.
Hereafter, various flowers begin to bloom, and it becomes the best season for the travel to Japan.

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Hanami

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:23:00 +0900

Cherry Blossoms

Cherry Blossoms are ready to bloom!!
Cherry blossom is national flower of Japan.
Most Japanese love cherry blossoms and have been waiting for the Cherry blossoms bloom.

It is really good timing to see "Sakura", cherry blossoms now.
There are many private parties are going to be held, so called "Hanami"at Ueno Park and other parks.
"Hanami" means viewing cherry blossoms but actually drinking and eating under cherry blossoms

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National Holiday in 2009

Sun, 4 Jan 2009 21:23:00 +0900

National Holiday in 2009 in Japan

You need to check your visiting schedule.

2009

January 1    : New Year's Day (National Holiday)
 January 12   : Coming of Age Day (National Holiday)
 February 11  : National Foundation Day (National Holiday)
 March 20     : Vernal Equinox Day (National Holiday)
 April 29     : Green Day (National Holiday)
 May 3        : Constitution Day (National Holiday)
 May 4       : People's Day
 May 5        : Children's Day (National Holiday)
 July 20      : Ocean's Day (National Holiday)
 September 21 : Respect-for-Aged Day (National Holiday)
 September 22 : Autumnal Equinox Day (National Holiday)
 October 12    : Health-Sports Day (National Holiday)
 November 3   : Culture Day (National Holiday)
 November 23  : Labor Thanksgiving Day (National Holiday)
 December 23  : Emperor's Birthday (National Holiday)

In addition to these holidays, following days are off also in 2009.
May 6th

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Chopsticks

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:45:00 +0900

Chopsticks (Waribashi)

When we eat meals at a Japanese restaurant it is common to use chopsticks (Waribashi).
Especially disposable wooden type of chopsticks is popular.
Recently, it is getting popular to use non-disposable chopsticks for environmental protectionism.
Non-disposable type of chopsticks are made of plastics, wood or bamboo.
The surface of chopsticks becomes much slippery than disposable one.
It becomes more difficult to eat noodle or slippery food for foreigners.

The sample of Waribashi (disposable chopsticks)

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Shinjyuku

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 19:48:00 +0900

Shinjyuku?

This is the survey result of visitors to Japan by JNTO.
Which city do you like to visit?

Shinjyuku (Tokyo)
Osaka City
Kyoto City
Ginza (Tokyo)
Shibuya (Tokyo)
Asakusa (12.9)
Other in Tokyo (Tokyo)
Harajyuku (Tokyo)
Yokohama City
Ueno (Tokyo)

Is there your favarite place above?

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New rule for buying cigaret.

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:49:00 +0900

What is this?

This is a card called "Tasupo".

If you want to buy a carton of cigarets by a vending machine, you need to identify being old enough by using this card.
Otherwise you have to go to a cigarette shop.
The new rule starts from July 1st.
In Japan there are so many various vending machines including cigarets.
All cigaret vending machines are equipped of age identification function using Tasupo.

Is this a good time to swear off smoking ! !

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Rainy Season

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:06:00 +0900

Rainy season started in Japan.

All Japan except Hokaido is covered by clouds and rainy front stays mainland of Japan.
If you have a plan to visit Japan, you need to prepare an umbrella.

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Fasten Seat belt

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 18:12:00 +0900

What is this?

."Revision the Road Traffic Law" started.
Such as the seat belt wearing at back seats of the car be obligated in Japan.
The driver will be penalized if the back seated person are not wearing the seat belt on highways.

This rule started from June 1st 2008.

A warning message by policeman may be transferred to the driver on non-highway.

If you get on a taxi, please fasten seat belt on highway.

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Cherry blossoms to flower!!!

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:42:00 +0900

Cherry Blossoms start to bloom.

In Tokyo and other Kanto area, Cherry blossoms start to bloom.
It is two days earlier than expected.

So the best season for trip to Japan has started.
You will enjoy the variety of cherry blossoms in many places

Many Japanese peoples look forward to seeing and enjoyning cherry blossoms.

There are some custom to have a party under cherry blossoms in Japan.

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