Prince Shōtoku is known in the history of Japan as the father of Japanese Buddhism. He established the Shitennoji Temple from Osaka, which is known as the oldest officially administered temple in Japan. Prince Shōtoku is also the author of the Seventeen-Article Constitution, a code established in 604, comprising principles for the ruling class. An [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, January 10, 2012
This is Gaitomo original Int’l party which is very popular. Feel the international atmosphere. We recommend parties to those who enjoy talking to Japanese people. There are many Japanese who want to talk with foreigners. If you’re learning Japanese, it’s a very good opportunity to try to talk. Also, you can make new friends and [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Position A Location: 5 min. walk from Kayabacho Station (two stops from Otemachi by Tokyo Metro Tozai Line) Days: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays Hours: 5:40 pm – 8:10 pm/9:20 pm (2 to 5 forty-min. one-on-one lessons) Period: mid. October – December Remuneration: 4,000 yen/hour Transportation: fully reimbursed Position B Location: 5 min. walk from Kodenmacho Station [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, September 8, 2011
Omotesando International Party Sep. 10 (Sat.) 6:30-9pm Location: Polygon (Total Art Work Square B2F, 5-9-15, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku) (behind the Oriental Bazaar on Omotesando) Admission: Men Y3,500/Ladies Y3,000 (Men Y4,000 / Ladies Y3,500 going directly) Dress: Casual but neat. Attendance: approx. 150 people (40%/60% foreigners/Japanese), (50%/50% men/ladies) Food: Sushi, veggies, breads, cheeses, salads, pies, etc. Drinks: [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Learn from top Manga artists how to create your own Japanese comic strip. Manga artists and experts from Manga Night, a well-known Tokyo Manga club, will teach you about the history of Manga and guide you through the process of creating your own four-frame comic. Whether you’re a Manga veteran or have never picked up [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, May 26, 2011
WING is looking for the science and math teachers at preivate junior and senior high school in Tokyo. ==JOB DETAIL== Position: FULL TIME Science and Math teacher Location: Hiroo city, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo/Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Private Junior high & Senior high school [Payment] 300,000yen to 300,000yen/month+transportation [Time] approx. 8 hours/day (8:00-17:00,etc.) [Days off] Sunday + [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, January 20, 2011
One of the narrowest buildings I discovered in Tokyo is located in Ueno, nearby the Tokyo Metro Yushima Station. Even if it’s only 2 stories tall, it requires a fire escape. But since the space is so cramped, it has no stairs, just a metallic ladder: Click on photo for higher resolution: Narrow Buildings, Yushima [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, January 5, 2011
In a gesture that can only be regarded as a big middle finger to the Tokyo Metro Government and Governor Ishihara, a prominent mangaka has decided to refuse an honor given to him by the upcoming Tokyo Anime Fair. Noboru Kawasaki, known for his baseball manga Kyojin no Hoshi, opted not to accept an award [...]
Continue reading...Monday, December 6, 2010
Japan’s public transportation system is highly developed and amazingly well organized. It is only about 2 hours between Tokyo and Kyoto, the two most popular destinations among tourists, and the fastest bullet train NOZOMI runs every 10 minutes or more. In most cases public transportation such as trains and buses is the best way to [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Passing through the Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae Station, you may notice a huge paper scroll, over 17 meters long, displayed on the wall of the corridor connecting the station with the Mitsukoshi department store: Kidai Shoran – Excellent View of Our Prosperous Age in Edo This scroll is called Kidai Shoran, Excellent View of Our Prosperous [...]
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