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  • First Impressions
    August 31st, 2009By Christina Bell
    When my parents visited Japan a few summers ago, we spent two weeks taking in every major attraction in Tokyo. We made the complete rounds, from Harajuku to Asakusa. In addition to the usual observations about the many startling differences in culture, one statement was repeatedly uttered by my jetlagged, overheated mother. She would stop » Continue Reading
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  • The Forever 21 Phenomenon
    August 10th, 2009By Jessica Korteman
    Tokyo is no stranger to the fashion world. From hot international fashion items straight off the catwalks of Milan and New York right through to Japanese inspired fashion and ‘cosplay’, inner city Tokyo boasts thousands of options when it comes to adorning yourself with the latest must-have piece. However, no » Continue Reading
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  • A Quiet Shopping Oasis
    April 17th, 2009By Syrbastyian
    If you are like me and enjoy a day out wandering round and windowing shopping but get annoyed by the crowd of humanity bumping into you, pressing you to move faster and, or disturbing your peace when you are looking a something nice. Well salvation is only 5 minutes or less away. Right » Continue Reading
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  • Hopping around Tokyo on the Yamanote Line
    April 9th, 2009By Lotuspetal7
    photo credit: SpecMode So this time, a partial list of well known destinations you can get to on the Yamanote loop line ….. which means you can get there from Yokosuka with just one transfer. Get off the Keikyu Line at Shinagawa and get on the Yamanote Line heading toward Tokyo. Here are some of the » Continue Reading
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