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The second state of emergency was declared in Japan on Thursday. As of right now, the prefectures affected are: Tokyo, Chiba, Kanagawa and Saitama So, what will happen? Restaurants and Bars must stop serving alcohol at 7 om and close an hour later, except for Read More …
According to Yokohama Customs, the amount of spaghetti imported to ports and airports throughout Japan was about 142,000 tons as of the end of October, which is about 4,000 tons more than the one-year import three years ago. This is highest ever of pasta-related imports, Read More …
Tokyo Governer Koike Yuriko has asked people to refrain from shopping everyday, practice going shopping once every three days. Since April 14th, there have been more than 100 infections reported in Tokyo and with Golden Week (April 25 – May 6) coming up, there is Read More …
In an effort to prevent the novel coronavirus from spreading further, Prime Minister Abe Shinzo expanded the state of emergency beyond Tokyo, Osaka and five other prefectures to the entire nation. Abe said that the government will provide cash handouts of Y100,000 ($930) to all Read More …
More governors from Saitama, Chiba and Kanagawa now joining Tokyo Governor Koike pleading for residents to stay home and not go out for non-urgent outings. Panic shopping starting to ramp up again at supermarkets and home improvement stores in Tokyo. Stores are asking for people 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 …
Many years ago, Japanese CD’s would often have these little sponges to protect your CD’s from getting scratched from the interior plastic. But not many people expected the sponge to deteriorate and destroy their music CD’s. Rokuno Kouchi posted the damage his CD’s received from Read More …
Originally posted on dennisamith.com It’s an interesting sight to see in Tokyo, as not long after Halloween is over, Tokyo starts to go in Christmas mode for the next two months. As Halloween has become a big sales boom with people buying costumes, candy, cakes, Read More …
In states such as California and Hawaii, including many areas in Australia have to a plastic bag ban, and the UK and China making an effort to reduce plastic bag usage. Bangladesh was the first country to ban plastic bags in 2002 and China, New Read More …
For those traveling to Japan in July 2018, will no doubt want to download the latest issue of Metropolis Magazine. Featuring a this month’s calendar, film reviews, Skateboarding in Japan, Insiders Guide to Eating In and Dining Out, Roppongi Hills Restaurant Refresh, Trunk Bar, Asahidake, Read More …
For those traveling to Japan in June 2018, will no doubt want to download the latest issue of Metropolis Magazine. Featuring a vape spotlight, film reviews, Den restaurant, Insiders Guide to Eating In and Dining Out, Japanese architecture, Trunk Bar, interview with Akiko Kiyama, spotlight Read More …
For those traveling to Japan in May 2018 will no doubt want to download the latest issue of Metropolis Magazine. Featuring an an interview with Super GT Challenger Jenson Button, Tokyo events in May 2018 plus articles with Wise Sons in Marunouchi, Insider’s Guide to Read More …
For those traveling to Japan in April 2018 will no doubt want to download the latest issue of Metropolis Magazine. Featuring an awesome Burger Issue, events in April 2018 plus articles with Kimura Eri, New Planet Photo City: William Klein and Photographers Living in the 22nd Read More …
Pancakes are a big deal in Japan and the creative things that chefs come up with are amazing and delicious! Travel blogger Dennis A. Amith goes to J.S. Pancake Cafe in Shibuya to check out their pancakes! Click here to read the article
For those traveling to Japan in March 2018 will no doubt want to download the latest issue of Metropolis Magazine. Featuring an Architecture x Design Issue, events in March 2018 including Cherry Blossom events, Tokyo High Lines, Nagasaki Through Early Photographs and more! The magazine Read More …