Japan travel tips 7/3/2015 Yukata,Karaoke&Anime

Summer in Tokyo means matsuri (festival) time, which also means yukata time! A lighter version of the kimono, yukata are worn with an ‘obi’ belt sash and optional accessories including ‘geta’ (wooden clogs), a hand fan and a small handbag.

Home to familiar faces and to the new, people walking through for the 100th time and people walking through for the first time, Akihabara is a cauldron of color, excitement and noise, with stretches of roads lined with electronics, anime and manga stores.

Uguisdani in Tokyo is located near Ueno. Unlike Ueno, which is a huge terminal station, Uguisdani isn’t crowded, and has a calm atmosphere. This article is about an elegant guesthouese called Oak Hostel Zen in Uguisdani, which also happens to be a good out-of the-way sighseeing spot.

Onigiri are booming everywhere in the world! But what do you know about onigiri aside from them tasting good? Today we have for you detailed information on onigiri + the “new” onigiri in Japan right now! 1. Fundamental Knowledge Name “Onigiri” are also called “omusubi.

The songs. The laughs. The drinks. That call informing you that there are only 10 minutes left. Karaoke is just good fun. If you’ve spent any amount of time in Japan, I can say with full confidence that you’ve had your share of good times singing at karaoke.