http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:03:38 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:50:16 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Tokyo-pastry-shops-for-sweet-lovers?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner Cakes, chocolates, and other sweets by master pastry chefs in Tokyo (Toshi Yoroizuka's desert menu) In early November, Japanese pastry chefs combined with fashion designers to create a truly unique food-fashion show. The chefs at the show were chos... Travelers' Tips for Japan Japanese Food Shopping in Japan Tokyo Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:50:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Tokyo-pastry-shops-for-sweet-lovers?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Christmas-time-at-the-Yokohama-Hakkeijima-Sea-Paradise-Aquarium?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner The Christmas spirit is in the air at the Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise’s aquarium and amusement park. The sea animals are sporting winter outfits, putting on seasonal performances, and swimming with Santa Claus as part of a special daily... Tourist Attractions in Japan Events in Japan Tokyo video clips animals Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:55:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Christmas-time-at-the-Yokohama-Hakkeijima-Sea-Paradise-Aquarium?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Does-Japan-celebrate-Thanksgiving?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner Thanksgiving is almost here for Americans, and that craving for turkey, gravy, stuffing, and pumpkin pie starts to cry out no matter where in the world they might be. Americans might wonder, is there Thanksgiving in Japan? Sadly for those who... Travelers' Tips for Japan Readers Q and A Events in Japan Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:33:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Does-Japan-celebrate-Thanksgiving?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Michelin-Guide-Tokyo-2010-released-city-top-in-world-for-gourmet-again?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner Premiere restaurant and hotel ranker the Michelin Guide has given eleven Tokyo restaurants its exclusive three-star top ranking in the 2010 edition being released this month. This gives Tokyo the honor of being the city with the most top-class res... Travelers' Tips for Japan Japanese Food Shopping in Japan Tokyo Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:00:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Michelin-Guide-Tokyo-2010-released-city-top-in-world-for-gourmet-again?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Santa-Divers-at-the-Osaka-Aquarium?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner Santa, watch out for that shark! The Osaka Aquarium KAIYUKAN is holding its popular “Santa Diver” attraction from Nov. 13th to Dec. 25th. This year marks the 17th time for the annual event, according to the KAIYUKAN’s press ... Tourist Attractions in Japan Random Japan Events in Japan Kyoto and Kansai video clips animals Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:24:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Santa-Divers-at-the-Osaka-Aquarium?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d11-CATS-musical-opens-in-Yokohama-Japan?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner The world renowned musical CATS opened in Yokohama, Japan on November 11th, 26 years after it first premiered in the country by the Shiki Theatre Company. CATS is being preformed at the CANON CATS Theatre, a specially designed one-floor buil... Tourist Attractions in Japan Japanese Cultural Activities Events in Japan Tokyo video clips animals Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:10:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d11-CATS-musical-opens-in-Yokohama-Japan?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d11-November-11th-is-Origami-Day?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner November 11th is known commonly as Veterans' Day, Remembrance Day, or Armistice Day around the world, but it has also been designated as Origami Day by the Nippon Origami Association. Origami is the well-known art of folding paper into de... Japanese Cultural Activities Random Japan Events in Japan video clips Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:19:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d11-November-11th-is-Origami-Day?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d6-5-things-Japanese-houses-dont-have?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner Houses in every region of the world develop over the years to match the needs and functions of those who live there. What one culture might deem necessary, another may find frivolous, strange, or useless, or even dangerous. When visiting or living... Travelers' Tips for Japan Random Japan Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:38:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d6-5-things-Japanese-houses-dont-have?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d6-5-useful-things-Japanese-houses-have?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner The chance to visit a house in a foreign country is always an interesting opportunity. Every country has their own unique household features that make their lives better, and Japanese houses are no exception. Here are five interesting features com... Travelers' Tips for Japan Random Japan slideshow Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:33:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d6-5-useful-things-Japanese-houses-have?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Beaujolais-Nouveau-wine-in-Japan-2009?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner At around 8:30 am on November 3rd, members of the press stood while eagerly awaiting the arrival of a Lufthansa flight from Germany at Narita International Airport outside of Tokyo. Aboard the plane was not a world leader, or famous musician, or a... Tourist Attractions in Japan Japanese Food Japanese Cultural Activities Events in Japan Shopping in Japan video clips Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:44:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Beaujolais-Nouveau-wine-in-Japan-2009?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Hatsuyuki--First-snowfalls-reported-around-Japan?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner Hatsuyuki - the first snowfall of the season - has been reported in regions around Japan after an early winter cold spell has begun to pass through the country from the beginning of the month. The cold season, which is marked by the Japan Meteorol... Travelers' Tips for Japan Japan Travel Advisories video clips Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:50:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Hatsuyuki--First-snowfalls-reported-around-Japan?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Japans-Geopark-ecotourism?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner Ecotourists will rejoice at options around Japan to visit one of the country’s geologically unique Geoparks. With eight national and three global Geoparks recently created around the country, the Geopark conservation system, which ranges fro... Tourist Attractions in Japan Japanese Cultural Activities Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:26:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Japans-Geopark-ecotourism?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Mascot-festival-in-Japan?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner With cameras flashing and names being shouted from the crowd, 138 mascots were treated like celebrities at the Mascot Festival in Hakone city, Shiga Prefecture. Mascots of all shapes and sizes participated in the 2nd year of the event, offic... Tourist Attractions in Japan Random Japan Events in Japan video clips Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:02:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Mascot-festival-in-Japan?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Japan-travel-advisory-Typhoon-Lupit-October-2627?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner Typhoon Lupit has boomeranged from the Philippines back towards Japan and is bringing with it wet weather. The storm, also called Typhoon #20, is currently situated south of mainland Japan and east of Okinawa. The Japan Meteorological Agency proje... Japan Travel Advisories Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:34:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Japan-travel-advisory-Typhoon-Lupit-October-2627?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Halloween-safety-in-Japan?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner Halloween is almost here in Japan and that means its time for all the foreigners to start running around the cities in scary costumes and strange outfits. While there are few, if any, real carved pumpkins and no door-to-door trick-or-treating, tho... Travelers' Tips for Japan Japanese Cultural Activities Japan Travel Advisories Events in Japan Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:59:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Halloween-safety-in-Japan?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Blue-Roses-go-on-sale-in-Japan?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner Bouquets of Suntory's exclusive blue rose (AP Photo/Kyodo News) “Roses are red, violets are blue, this silly love poem is no longer true,” one could now cajole their lover as they hand them a bouquet of the world’s first lovely tru... Travelers' Tips for Japan Random Japan Shopping in Japan Kyoto and Kansai Tokyo Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:13:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Blue-Roses-go-on-sale-in-Japan?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Halloween-in-Japan?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner Question: Do they celebrate Halloween in Japan? Answer: No, not yet. Is “not yet” a strange answer? Well, to be more specific, Halloween is not a traditional Japanese holiday or festival, but like many other customs from the we... Travelers' Tips for Japan Japanese Cultural Activities Readers Q and A Random Japan Events in Japan Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:11:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Halloween-in-Japan?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Japan-goes-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner A station plaza lit up pink for breast cancer awareness (photo: flickr/acidlemon) Japan has gone pink this month in support of breast cancer awareness. While groups around the country call for regular breast examinations with pink ribbons, some of t... Travelers' Tips for Japan Tourist Attractions in Japan Random Japan video clips Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:05:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Japan-goes-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Digital-Content-Expo-2009-in-Tokyo?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner Japan is famous both as a land steeped in cultural tradition and as a land filled with futuristic technology. The Digital Content Expo 2009 in Tokyo will be a wonderful way for travelers to get a true glimpse of just how true the latter is – a... Tourist Attractions in Japan Japanese Cultural Activities Random Japan Events in Japan Tokyo Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:05:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Digital-Content-Expo-2009-in-Tokyo?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Souvenir-Kit-Kats?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner Souvenir Kit Kats in Japan Do chocolate Kit Kats sound like an interesting souvenir gift? How about if they were sweet potato, soy sauce, or green tea flavored Kit Kats instead? Nestle Japan has made a bet that such unique flavors will make the per... Japanese Food Random Japan Shopping in Japan Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:06:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10430-Japan-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Souvenir-Kit-Kats?cid=exrss-Japan-Travel-Examiner