Machiya Yoshimura

16/02/2016

Ma-chan

05/07/2014

23/04/2014

Finally, Pre-paid SIM cards come to Japan! Great news for travellers! (page is in Japanese)
http://gigazine.net/news/20140422-so-net-prepaid-lte-sim/

So-netは2014年4月22日から、下り最大150Mbps(ベストエフォート)のLTE高速通信サービスを手軽に利用できるプリペイド式データ通信サービス「Prepaid LTE SIM by S

25/02/2014

If you've ever been to Japan during Cherry Blossom season, you know that it's a very big deal... and how intensely beautiful it is. This year's first Cherry Blossom forecasts are out...
http://www.jnto.go.jp/sakura/eng/city.php?CI=29

18/01/2014

If you are traveling to Kyoto, or planning travel, check out this site to see what is happening during your trip.
http://www.kyotojoho.co.jp/english/index.html

? It is an inn in Kyoto, and the recommen- dation links of sightseeing. [Highlights] � [Other Annual ] [Traditional Performances] Copyright(C) Kyoto Johoban All rights reserved

03/01/2014

Renting a phone and/or sim card in Japan. There are several options available these days, however you REALLY want to make sure you've got this sorted out before you leave the airport (or even order ahead of time). Finding pre-paid options once you are in Japan will be difficult to find. Softbank is one of those pickup/dropoff at the airport options.
http://www.softbank-rental.jp/e/rental-location.php

SoftBank official mobile phone rental service. We provide iPhone SIM cards, 3G SIM cards, phone with Japanese local number, mobile Wi-Fi router and more.

25/12/2013

Merry Christmas from Kyoto! Now is the time to begin thinking about your New Year's visit to a temple (hatsumode)
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2276.html

Visiting Japan during New Year (shogatsu) can be rewarding, as you have the opportunity to experience Japan's most important holiday , but it can also be frustrating, as many tourist attractions, shops and restaurants are closed, and getting around can be inconvenient.

23/12/2013

23/12/2013

TLC Channel - David Chang covering Tokyo and Kyoto -- if you haven't been to Japan, this show reminds you why you want to go!
http://www.tlcasia.com/tv-shows/the-mind-of-a-chef/

Step into the unique, food-centric world – and mind – of the man behind the Momofuku empire.