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As the four day weekend is taking place in Japan, the Tokyo metropolitan government announced that the novel coronavirus infections surged pass 300 on Thursday, the first time it has surpassed 300, surpassing last Friday’s 293. There have been a surge in the number of 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 …
The rate of infection in Tokyo continues to increase, as Saturday’s record of people who tested positive for COVID-19 was 197, topping Friday’s record of 189. This brings the total number of infections to more than 1,900 in Tokyo. The overall total of infected in 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: 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 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 …
Halloween weekend for 2019 has ended in Tokyo and people await for October 31st for Halloween Day for one more major gathering, which is typically in Shibuya. Here are videos of Halloween in Tokyo for 2019: Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Fes Harajuku Omotesando Hello Halloween Pumpkin Read More …
Originally featured on dennisamith.com: When it comes to “Ramen Heads” (hardcore ramen fans), ramendb.com is the bible for all things ramen. And while so much attention is received by Tomita Ramen in Matsudo, Chiba (and a film titled “Ramen Heads” featured the restaurant and has Read More …
The following was originally featured on dennisamith.com: It’s true that early morning breakfast at a restaurant is a concept that has not been fully embraced by Japanese just yet but there are a few restaurants that are popping up or are established in Tokyo in Read More …
The following was originally featured on dennisamith.com When it comes to vegan restaurants, a restaurant chain that many people always feel confident in are AIN SOPH. restaurants. AIN SOPH. is celebrating their 10th year anniversary in December 2019 and each restaurant offers different style and Read More …
Originally featured on dennisamith.com: In Tokyo, I have written about the best burgers in Tokyo and shared the list of other recommendations of best burger locations. One location that has no doubt has a strong following that people are willing to wait an hour to Read More …
In the first blog post, I discussed the the popular manga/anime series “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen Mae Hashutsujo” (“KochiKame” in short) by Akimoto Osamu. In Katsushika ward, near Kameari Station, numerous bronze statues dedicated to the series can be found. A map is featured inside Read More …
The following was originally posted on dennisamith.com: In yesterday’s blog post, I discussed the the popular manga/anime series “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen Mae Hashutsujo” (“KochiKame” in short) by Akimoto Osamu. In Katsushika ward, near Kameari Station, numerous bronze statues dedicated to the series can be Read More …
The following was originally featured on DennisAmith.com: In Japan, the manga and anime series “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen Mae Hashutsujo” (This is the Police Station in front of Kameari Park in Katsushika Ward), often shortened to “KochiKame” is a favorite. Created by Akimoto Osamu back Read More …
The following article was originally posted on dennisamith.com: I headed to Shinjuku for my first cat cafe experience at Cat Cafe MOCHA, which a friend of my wanted to show me around. It’s important for me to first say, I’m a dog person, I’ve only Read More …