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Pay by cash in Japan
It can be very surprising to pay by cash all the time in a country at the cutting edge of technology. Hopefully, Japan is one of the safest country in the world, so don’t worry to carry a large amount of cash! Before arriving in Japan, don’t forget to check your withdrawal limit per day or per week because all is paid by cash, even your rent, so you can reach your withdrawal limit very quickly! There is no need to buy Japanese yens before arriving in Japan because the commission (about 3%) is higher than in the airports and ATMs. In Japan, there are few ATMs that accept international…
Tokyo Health Industry Show 2013 (13wed.-15fri. March 2013 Tokyo Big Sight )
The rapidly aging population and soaring medical expenses due to an increase in lifestyle diseases are two critical problems facing Japanese society. Preserving health and promoting healthy lifestyles are the focus not only of the government but also of individual consumers. In order to meet growing demand and diversifying consumer needs, buyers and distributors in Japan are actively looking for unique and innovative health products from around the world. This means that the opportunities in the Japanese market for overseas manufacturers and suppliers of health products have never been better – and the strong yen means that the profits to be earned have never been higher! Over the past 30…
Special Event in Tokyo “Russian Networking Party Spring 2013″
9 March 2013 8pm-11pm! Добро пожаловать на очередной вечер! Russian Networking Party is, now, one of the main parities of SPEAKEASY. We are organizing it 4 times a year, and many circles of communications were born between Russian people who love Japan, and Japanese people who love Russia. With a wind of Spring, Russian networking party returns. Let’s enjoy Russian local Vodka and beer in Otsuka! Entrance Free. Drinks are only 500 yens! DATE: Saturday 9 March 2013 (8pm-11pm) Bar SPEAKEASY: SuzuyaBuilding3F 14-1 Kita Otsuka２-chome,Toshima-ku,Tokyo-to http://speakeasy-tokyo.com/?page_id=16
French literature in Tokyo? …It’s possible!
Sometimes you may want to read a small book on the train or in our house. Depending on the distance wherever in Japan it is not easy to gain access of a French literature book. You can always order on the Internet but it is relatively expensive or another option is to go to the Japanese library, however the selection is very few. If you are searching for books for yourself or for your children, you will have to make a small tour to Omeisha or the French-Japanese bookshop center in Itabashi. Omeisha is a small French bookshop situated in Iidabashi. In the store, there numerous bookeshelves and they are…
Why are there so many Power Lines above ground in Japan?
Ever ask yourself why are there so many power lines above ground in Japan? At first impression one would automatically think Japan is a must-see country, which in fact it is. It is one of the most popular countries for sightseeing and Japan being ranked 4th by ‘tripwiremagazine’. According to Japan’s Construction and Transport Ministry, a minute 7.3 percent of cables were laid underground as of March 2005. The reason why Japan has so many web-like power lines above ground, in particular Tokyo is due to the main facts costs, traffic and duration. There are several drawbacks as to having power lines over ground, for example they are vulnerable to illegal…
Have you ever seen that much snow in Tokyo ?
Today, Monday, January 14, 2013, little snowstorm on Tokyo! The meteorological agency announces that more than 40 centimeters of snow are expected to fall between 10am this morning and tonight 18h. Quite a lot so ! Especially when you hear people from Tokyo said that it has been years that they have not seen so much snow fall upon the capital! Result: you can see people starting to clear around the streets, Japanese with umbrellas, trying to protect themselves from the snow. Concerning public transportation, trains are apparently slowlier than normal, but not big problems of this side, caution is mostly recommended pedestrian, yes, the sidewalk is very slippery indeed…
Miraikan : The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
As a computer science student and specialize in Artificial Intelligence, I wanted to visit Miraikan Museum where one of there permanent exhibition is about A.I. and robot. So on a sunday morning, I went to Odaiba island using the JR train. I paid the Museum fees which was 600 yens (adult price), if you are a student you have a discount but only if you have the international student card, so don’t forget it ! There is also some free locker where you can put your coat and bag, just ask the staff where they are (they speak english for some of them). On the permanent exhibition “Create Your Future”,…
Arty Farty, a gay club in Shinjuku !
After a few days in Japan, one of the question you will ask yourself is, what will I do this weekend ? Because of course sightseeing is nice, but you can’t just live on sight seeing ! Going out and experiencing Tokyo’s nightlife is also very important ! So after trying to find a few information I discovered that clubs can be very expensive here in Japan, like 30€ for most. I then discovered Arty Farty club. I know that I’m from a small city so thay may explain that, but still I found this club very convenient (on the top of being fun of course). First, the lockers are…
The unavoidable food of winter : Nabe !
During Winter in Japan, there is an essential dish for all our Japanese friends: the Nabe ! What is Nabe? The word “Nabe” refers to the pot in which water is heated to add broth and a multitude of different ingredients: vegetables, meat, fish, tofu … and this dish is also called Nabe ! This meal is quite easy to achieve but if you do not have the time or patience, I suggest you go to the restaurant Nabezou. This is a chain that offers buffets of Nabe but also Sukiyaki, Shabu-Shabu … (Dishes that are based on the same concept) for a price of 1980 yen or about 20 euros…
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