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Originally featured on dennisamith.com: Since November 2021, JR East has been removing the clocks at their stations. According to JR East, 22 stations (20 stations in Yamanishi prefecture and 2 stations in Kanagawa prefecture) were removed as of January 26, 2022. Clock removals at about Read More …
The following was originally featured on dennisamith.com: Near the Port of Kobe is a very popular hot dog stand known as Copenhagen, which serves the Hansen original hot dog! It’s also quite popular among fans of the mega popular Japanese rock duo, B’z (which features Read More …
Originally featured on dennisamith.com After you are successfully able to scan your QR code, you are then led to a room full of people, but before you go inside and enjoy the digital art museum, the first step at teamLab Borderless is to leave your Read More …
Originally featured on dennisamith.com In Japan and also in other countries, one can find a modern art museum from teamLab. In Tokyo, I reviewed their digital art museum teamLab Planets in Toyosu (not far from the new Toyosu Fish Market), and now I am going Read More …
Originally featured on dennisamith.com: Not far from Harajuku, is Shibuya Ao no Dokutsu, an area is popular for it’s blue Christmas lights. The whole place is illuminated in blue and may you be with family, friends or a love one, people like to take a Read More …
Originally featured on dennisamith.com: It’s an announcement that I feared would be coming, one that I’m not surprised of, but one that I’m saddened to hear. JR Harajuku Station will be demolished after the 2020 Olympic/Paralympic Games. There have been talk for years about Japan Read More …
Originally featured on dennisamith.com: For many of you who have read my articles on BEAMS, especially their books, I have been a big collector of their “BEAMS AT HOME” series. As a matter of fact, at my home, many of books are on the bookshelf, Read More …
Originally featured on dennisamith.com For those who are into Gunpla (Gundam models) or wanting to buy Gundam souvenirs, there are many shops in Tokyo that do have it. But one shop where you can get exclusive, limited edition items is right next to the Unicorn Read More …
Originally featured on dennisamith.com I’m often asked how I prepare for my coffee/cafe tours around Japan and while there are websites that are good in showcasing cool coffee shops and cafe, one guide that I pick up at the end of November each year is Read More …
Originally featured on dennisamith.com: In America, we grown accustom to seeing huge Christmas trees. My hometown still has a Christmas tree they put up right after Christmas near the downtown area and a lot of cities and towns celebrate with a huge Christmas Tree. In Read More …
Originally featured on dennisamith.com: In Tokyo, the Tokyo Dome Winter Illumination event is one of the long running illumination events. Kicking off on November 13th, the illumination will last through February 26th. Illumination will begin at 5:00 p.m. to midnight! The location features big shopping Read More …
Originally featured on dennisamith.com: I’ve been asked where people can purchase masks (surgical masks that many Japanese wear to avoid germs or to avoid spreading their cold germs to others) but are not as plain as the ones sold at convenience stores. One such place Read More …
The following was originally featured on dennisamith.com: If there is one thing that I was looking forward to, it was the Fujiko F. Fujio Museum’s Museum Shop. When I went to a Doraemon exhibit, they had a really awesome gift shop but of course, the Read More …
Originally featured on dennisamith.com: For “Doraemon” fans, the Fujiko F. Fujio Museum in Kawasaki is a must visit location. And in the first post, I wrote about getting tickets, now I want to explore about getting into the museum. Once the doors open you are Read More …
Originally featured on dennisamith.com For “Doraemon” fans, the Fujiko F. Fujio Museum in Kawasaki is a must visit location. For those who are not familiar with “Doraemon”, back in 1969 when Fujiko F. Fujio created the popular manga (comic book) series “Doraemon”. One of the Read More …