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  • 08/21/2010
  • 03/01/2021

Onsen, Sento in Tokyo

??????Onsen??? Country Japan!??? As you know, Japan is blessed with hot spas (???Onsen (羝???)??? in Japanese) and the public bathhouse (???Sento (???康)???) which is a still popular place for the those who living downtown. The Japanese,unlike most other countries, bathe at night before going to bed, and it’s needless to say that the benefits for the body and sleeping well are amazing! ???Super Sento reproducing Edo-Period.??? It seems that for many foreign visitors, no trip to Japan would complete without experiencing a Japanese spa (onsen) or a local community, public bathhouse (sento). Visitors without the time for a rustic spa in the country can take a dip in a natural hot spa in Tokyo. ???Ooedo-Onsen-Monogatari (紊ф????御県羈??????)??? is the grand super sento with full marks for Edo-period charms. It is located in Daiba area and opened in 2003 as the first onsen theme park in Tokyo. It’s easy access from the metropolitan area within 30 minutes. The baths are blessed with 100% natural hot spring water from a source 1400 meters below the ground and said to be good for health and beauty. There are a variety of baths including open-air outdoor baths (perfect for enjoying fine weather or night skies.) […]

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  • 08/20/2010
  • 03/01/2021

Apartment in Akasaka, Tokyo

Teresa House #401??????Finished/腟?篋???? Agent Commission 50% OFF! No Key Money! Bedrooms: 4 Floor Area: 171 sqm / 1840.69 sqft Address: 7-3-8, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Access: 5 minutes walk to Aoyama-icchome Station / Ginza Line 8 minutes walk to Nogizaka Station / Chiyoda Line Completion: Jan. 1998 Structure: Steel-reinforced Concrete Rent: JPY650,000/month Common Service Charge: JPY0 Key Money: JPY0 Deposit: 4 months Parking: Available Pets: Negotiable Teresa House is an apartment in Akasaka, 3 minute walk to the embassy of Canada and Cambodia, and within 10 minutes walk to Tokyo Midtown. Master’s bed room. The balcony has enough room for dining, barbecueing, partying, etc. 🙂 Kitchen. Rest room, and the bath room beyond the glass door. ???散???鐚????????泣??????? 莖????鐚?650,000??? ??件?霚若??鐚?4/0 篁俄???????井??50%Off Thank you for checking Teresa House. — Higherground Co.,Ltd. 2-8-3 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan TEL:03-6459-2230 HP:http://www.higherground.co.jp/ TOP PAGE:?https://livingtokyo.net/

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  • 08/19/2010
  • 03/01/2021

Tokyo Tower – Scene from height

Tokyo Tower (??延根??帥????)?probably comes into most people’s minds when they hear the phrase ???The height is 333 meters.??? Tokyo tower is modeled after Eiffel Tower in Paris and still the tallest self-supporting steel structure in the world and one of the most famous spots symbolizing Tokyo. ???A Symbol of Tokyo with hope and happiness ??? Tokyo Tower was constructed as a radio tower to deliver TV signals to the Kanto Region in 1958. At that time, World War? just ended, Japan had tried hard to reconstruct social system. It lifted people’s hopes skyward as a new Japan rose from the ashes of war and construction began in 1957. Now,half a century has passed, and Tokyo Tower will soon be passing on the torch to a new TV transmission tower named Tokyo Sky Tree?(??延根??鴻???ゃ???????)?, which will be completed in 2011. ???How a nice view !??? Tokyo Tower has two observation floors that provide a panoramic great view of Tokyo and Mount Fuji (the latter is on clear days.)? The first observation floor is 150 meters high, and the second one is 250 meters high. You can also enjoy a night view with lots of shining neon lights.The tower is lit by […]

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  • 08/18/2010
  • 03/01/2021

Apartment in Shibuya, Tokyo

Aoyama K Heights 3F/4F??????Finished/腟?篋???? Agent Commission 50% Off! Bedrooms: 4 Floor Area: 138.12 sqm / 1486.76 sqft Address: 6-3-4, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Access: 8 minutes walk to Omotesando Station / Ginza Line, Hanzomon Line, Chiyoda Line Completion: Mar. 1990 Structure: Steel-reinforced Concrete Rent: JPY427,500/month Key Money: 2 months Deposit:?4 months Parking: Available Pets: Negotiable Aoyama K Heights stands in a area close to many private and public schools.? The most famous may be Aoyama Gakuin University (???絮怨???√ぇ絖?), a Christian university founded in 1874. This room is a maisonette on the 3rd and 4th floor of Aoyama K Heights. Balconies on both floors, and on the 4th floor is a roomy roof balcony. Entrance. This apartment doesn’t have elevators, so you will have to go up the stairs.? It’s just 2 floors up, anyway 🙂 Living dining room. To the balcony, from the living dining room. Kitchen. Wash room. Bed rooms on the 3rd floor. ???散???鐚????絮?K?????ゃ?? 莖????鐚?427,500??? ??件?霚若??鐚?4/2 篁俄???????井??50%Off鐚? Thank you for checking Aoyama K Heights. — Higherground Co.,Ltd. 2-8-3 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan TEL:03-6459-2230 HP:http://www.higherground.co.jp/ TOP PAGE:?https://livingtokyo.net/

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  • 08/17/2010
  • 03/01/2021

Cheap Shopping in Tokyo – Don Quijote

Do you know ???Don Quijote???? This name might remind many foreigners of the title of famous Spanish novel, but the case is often different among the Japanese. Most of them might associate it with one of the domestic famous and giant discount stores chain – the name is ???Don Quijote (?????潟?祉??????若??)???. Don Quijote is said to be an exposition of Japanese culture because of a variety and abundant of items on display; knick-knacks, designer goods and appliances are available. Not only young people but adults, families, and any generations come to find something new, interesting and cheap. Don Quijote Inc. has been increasing the number of shops in various areas,including Shibuya, Shinjuku and Roppongi, that are the epicenters of culture to be famous among foreigners. Roppongi, where cutting edges meet, has been developing. With the opening of Roppongi Hills in 2003 and Tokyo Midtown in 2007, the town has become Tokyo’s most famous and popular spot among foreigners.In fact, many foreigners who have lived in the metropolitan areas know about Roppongi very well ,they often seem to have a fun time in Roppongi. For that reason, in Don Quijote Roppongi features many multinational consumers and it offers a variety of […]

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  • 08/16/2010
  • 03/01/2021

Apartment in Aoyama, Tokyo

Villa ISIS Minami-aoyama A101??????Finished/腟?篋???? Agent Commission Free! No Key Money! Bedrooms: 2 + Service Room Floor Area: 113.03 sqm / 1216.68 sqft Address: 31-15-4, Minami-aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Access: 8 minutes walk to Nogizaka Station / Chiyoda Line 10 minutes walk to Omotesando Station / Ginza Line, Hanzomon Line, Chiyoda Line 12 minutes walk to Gaien-mae Station / Ginza Line Completion: Sep. 2004 Structure: Steel-reinforced Concrete Rent: JPY520,000/month Common Service Charge: JPY10,000/month Key Money: JPY0 Deposit: 2 months Parking: JPY52,500/month Pets: Negotiable Villa ISIS Minami-aoyama stands in a quiet atmosphere near Nogizaka station.? It was?produced by a Japanese designer, ICHIYO, who has her office in this apartment. Entrance. Entrance leads to an open ceiling space. The white wall is?limestone, and on the wall are beautiful carvings.? The carvings were specially designed in Indonesia. Room entrance. Entrance is quite spacy, and?is with?a large shoes closet. A few steps down from the entrance is the bedroom. The window of the bedroom leads to a small garden. Might seem to be stark now, but you can arrange the space your way 🙂 Rest room and shower room connected to the bed room. Service room. 2nd bed room. Bed room and service room can be […]

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  • 08/15/2010
  • 03/01/2021

Dining in Historical Architectures

For example in Paris, you will see many cafes and restaurants in architectures built in the 19th century. However, in Tokyo, the case is different.? Not many old architectures are reused in daily life. Exceptions always exist, though.??There are few places where you can dine while feeling the weight of history. Le Trianon French Restaurant Restaurant in the old wing of Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka.? The old wing was built in 1930 as the mansion of Euimin,?crown prince?of Korea. Le Trianon is on the second floor, while there is a bar, Napoleon, on the first floor. Ogasawara Tei (絨霳???????) Spanish restaurant in Kawada-cho, Shinjuku-ku. This Spanish-style mansion was built in 1927 for Court Nagayoshi Ogasawara (絨霳??????桁更).? It is now designated as historical architecture by the Government of Tokyo. Takemura (腴鴻?????) While the two restaurants above are rather ‘Western’, Takemura is a more Japanese architecture. Takemura is a sweets shop & cafe in Kanda, Chiyoda-ku.? Its initiation was in 1930, and is also designated as historical architecture by the Government of Tokyo. — Higherground Co.,Ltd. 2-8-3 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan TEL:03-6459-2230 HP:http://www.higherground.co.jp/ TOP PAGE:?https://livingtokyo.net/

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  • 08/14/2010
  • 03/01/2021

Laforet Harajuku and Crepes

???Pop culture box- Laforet Harajuku!??? Harajuku is the center of Japan’s most extreme teenage cultures and fashion styles, and also offers syopping for grown-ups and historic sights.There are two focal point of Harajuku’s teen-oriented shops. One is Takeshita Dori(腴剛????????, Takeshita Street) which is the symbol of Harajuku and birthplace of many Japan’s fashion trends. Another is the landmark of Harajuku-the popular fashion building called ???Laforet Harajuku.??? Laforet Harajuku is a trend-setting shopping complex,which has been opened since 1978. It consists of 7 floors of fashion boutiques and a variety of shops, mainly for young, female audience. But there are fashionable shops for male, and many kinds of goods and items such as living goods,books and CDs. On the top floor, the Laforet Museum hosts various events and exhibitions, including art,music,design, photography and so on.It seems to be the epicenter of fashion, art and culture. When its seasonal bargain sales are held, so many people overflow?the building. It is located along Meiji Avenue in Harajuku on the northern side of Shibuya. It is a short distance from the small north exit named Omotesando-guchi of JR Line Harajuku St. As Takeshita Street begins at the exit and goes down-slope to Meiji Avenue, […]

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  • 08/13/2010
  • 03/01/2021

Apartment in Minami-azabu, Tokyo

Minami-azabu Flats 3F Agent Commission 50% off! No Key Money! Bedrooms: 3 Floor Area: 158.51 sqm / 1706.24 sqft Address: 3, Minami-azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo Access: 11 minute walk to Azabu-juban Station / Namboku Line 12 minutes walk to Hiroo Station / Hibiya Line Completion: Dec. 1987 Structure: Steel-reinforced Concrete Rent: JPY680,000/month Management Fee: JPY0 Key Money: JPY0 Deposit: 6 months Parking: Available Pets: Negotiable Minami-azabu Flats is located in a quiet residential area, on a hill in Minami-azabu.? Only 5 minutes walk to Nishimachi International School. It was fully reformed in 2005, making it even more comfortable to live in. Entrance.??Fully secure, with vein authentication security system! Elevator. Living dining room. Not just the living dining room and bed rooms, but the kitchen has a wide window too?:) Rest room, and prefabricated bath room.? Bath tub may be a bit narrow. Master’s bed room. Prefabricated bath room, connected to the master’s bed room. Bed rooms. ???散???鐚????藝糸????????????? 莖????鐚?680,000??? ??件?霚若??鐚?6/0 篁俄???????井??50鐚?Off Thank you for checking Minami-azabu Flats. — Higherground Co.,Ltd. 2-8-3 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan TEL:03-6459-2230 HP:http://www.higherground.co.jp/ TOP PAGE:?https://livingtokyo.net/

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  • 08/12/2010
  • 03/01/2021

Bunkamura – Movies & Shopping at Shibuya, Tokyo

???Art? Fashion? or Both???? If you enjoy shopping and appreciating art at the same time in Shibuya, I recommend you the main Tokyu Department Store and Bunkamura(?????????, Cultural Village). Shibuya is the area, of which station is a major terminus for commuter train and subway lines on Tokyo’s southwest side, boasts a number of landmark places that are part of the overall Shibuya shopping and dining scene, and make the district the one of the most popular places in Tokyo. But there are a few spots where you can both enjoy shopping and appreciate art. The main Tokyu Department Store (??掩?ョ?乗襖綺?)?and Bunkamura are easy access from Shibuya St. JR Line,Tokyu-Toyoko, Keio-Inokashira and Ginza Line and so on. The location is along with a busy street called ???Bunkamura Street (???????????????)???,which was named after the Bunkamura building. A great variety of shops are around them, for example, a mega discount shop or book store across the street. ???The Main Tokyu Department Store??? There are two Tokyu Department Stores in Shibuya. The first one sets top of Shibuya Station, which takes up the first two floors of the 12-story building. On the other hand, the main Tokyu Store has 10 floors and parking […]