Overlooking Aoyama Street (Route 246) in central Tokyo. Since the majority of workers and students in Tokyo use public transportation to commute, traffic in the city center tends to be smoother compared to major cities in the West or other parts of Asia. I used to be crazy about cars, but eventually, I got tired of them. Using my own two legs and taking trains and subways has given me a much healthier lifestyle.
Yoshi
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There is a wide variety of drinks available in vending machines in Japan. Remarkably, vending machines come in various sizes to fit different spaces efficiently. The ones I saw on my way to the office were so slim, yet they fit perfectly into the narrow space.
Yoshi
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I led another Mt. Fuji and Hakone tour yesterday. It was very windy in Hakone, and the Hakone Ropeway (cable car) had posted an announcement on its website warning of possible service suspension due to strong winds. Fortunately, we were lucky and able to ride it. Crossing over the valley offered a breathtaking view, and I was thrilled that all my guests enjoyed the sky gondola experience.
Yoshi
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At the Tokyo National Museum, you can learn how to create a Ukiyo-e, a traditional Japanese art style that flourished during the Samurai Era from the 17th to 19th centuries. Ukiyo-e, which depicts scenes from daily life, gained popularity in Edo (modern-day Tokyo) and became a significant cultural phenomenon. While art was traditionally reserved for samurai and the upper classes, Ukiyo-e brought art to merchants and commoners, particularly after the invention of the multicolor printing technique known as Nishiki-e revolutionized the medium, allowing for the mass production of vividly colored prints. 👍
Yoshi
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Every Nozomi and many Hikari Shinkansen (bullet trains) pass through Atami Station. However, unlike Odawara or other local stations, the platforms at Atami Station are located on a sharply curved section of track with a radius of 1,500 meters. As a result, all high-speed trains must slow down when passing through the station.
Yoshi
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After we got off the bus near the entrance of the MOA Museum of Art in Atami, we took a long escalator leading to the famous kaleidoscope projection mapping on the ceiling. It was enormous and incredibly beautiful. Even if you’re not particularly interested in art, you can still enjoy visiting this place.
Yoshi
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It was just three degrees Celsius and very windy in Owakudani Valley yesterday. It was freezing, but a beautiful sunset could be seen in the distance. Truly amazing.
Yoshi
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The stairs led me to Japan’s oldest existing underground arcade, founded in 1955. It’s located in Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo. The arcade has 15 small shops, restaurants, and bars. While most places like this, built shortly after World War II, have been demolished or renovated, the Asakusa Underground Shopping Center still radiates a nostalgic atmosphere from the Showa Era.
Yoshi
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It was getting dark and very cloudy, but Mt. Fuji appeared while we were on a lake cruise on Lake Ashi in Hakone. The best photo spot is when the boat approaches Moto-Hakone Port—you can capture the iconic red Torii gate, known as the Peace Gate, with Mt. Fuji in the background.
Yoshi
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There are two observation decks on Tokyo Tower, the Main Deck and the Top Deck. While the Main Deck is at a height of 150 meters above the ground level the latter is on the 250 meters high. It costs more than 2,000 yen to get a ticket to the Top Deck, but it offers magnificent views of Tokyo.
Yoshi
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Yesterday, the air was so pristine and clear that we could even see the Tokyo skyline, located about 80 kilometers northeast of Owakudani Valley in Hakone Town. Although it was a bit chilly, many of my guests enjoyed the view and the famous local specialty, black eggs.
Yoshi
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Sunpu Castle in Shizuoka was once home to the first Tokugawa Shogun, Ieyasu, after he passed the position to his son. He spent the rest of his life at this castle and passed away there on April 17, 1616. Today, visitors can enjoy a cruise along the inner moat, which is home to numerous large koi carp.
Yoshi
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