The Golden Gai started with a somewhat tragic account. Activities in the black market, such as prostitution, were prevalent in 1950. The market has been a thriving drinking place during the 1960s. At that point, Japan went through an economic "boom," widely referred to by the term "the Japanese economic miracle," in which modernization had swept over Tokyo. Everything except … [Read more...] about Sake, Stories And Nostalgia in Shinjuku’s Golden Gai
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Japan Weather Agency Issues Heavy Snow Warning In Tokyo After 4 Years
A warning for a severe snowfall has been issued in the central region of Tokyo for the first time in four years. This announcement comes from Japan's Weather Agency. The warning to the city's 23 wards was issued when the region was hit with 6 centimeters of snowfall up to 4 p.m. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned against driving on freezing roads and traffic disruptions. … [Read more...] about Japan Weather Agency Issues Heavy Snow Warning In Tokyo After 4 Years
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Is Offering Free COVID -19 Tests To Everyone
Tokyo launched a new campaign in response to recent Omicron cases. It provides free Covid-19 testing to all residents. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has made the tests available for free to anyone, regardless of whether they have symptoms. Currently, Tokyo Metropolitan offers two types of tests that are free: rapid antigen (qualitative) and nucleic acid amplification … [Read more...] about Tokyo Metropolitan Government Is Offering Free COVID -19 Tests To Everyone
Top 10 Best Places To See Autumn leaves Around Tokyo
Thousands of people leave from Tokyo city to traditional autumn-leaf destinations such as Kamakura, Hakone, and even Kyoto from October through December. However, you don't necessarily need to get out of Tokyo if you want to enjoy the spectacular autumn leaves. Here are some recommendations including parks, gardens, hotels and so on: Meiji Jingu Gaien's Icho Namiki … [Read more...] about Top 10 Best Places To See Autumn leaves Around Tokyo
Tokyo Ranked Among The Top 10 Most Beautiful Cities In The World
As from the name of our website, it isn't hard to deduce that we love Japan. Hence, it might sound like a biased opinion when we say this, but Tokyo is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities globally. If you're interested in knowing why we think so, a fellow Tokyo-based website listed 50 things that prove Tokyo is one of the best cities out in the world. The recent … [Read more...] about Tokyo Ranked Among The Top 10 Most Beautiful Cities In The World