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  • 02/18/2015
  • 02/25/2021

Opus Arisugawa Terrace & Residence

Opus Arisugawa Terrace & Residence stands on a hilltop facing the northern tip of Arisugawa Park and Aiiku Hospital. Its close proximity to Arisugawa Park enables the residence to enjoy plush greenery in close proximity. It is also very close to the wonderful playground section of the Arisugawa Park. The Tokyo Lawn Tennis Club is also within walking distance, as well as a good selection of international schools and preschools. Furthermore, most of the international school buses have stops within a few minutes walk, which makes this property one of the most popular apartments among foreign families. The entrance to the residence offers a luxury hotel-like feel with its long driveway and pleasant water fountain. The front desk has a bilingual concierge staff member and welcomes residents with a smile. The Terrace Wing (two to four-bedroom units for families) and Residence Wing (studio to two-bedroom units for single and couples) have separate entrances to provide more privacy. The interior of the residence is designed to be modern and smart. The layout design taken into consideration is for both functionality and enjoyment since the quality of materials being used is high and offers a sense of luxury. The closest train station […]

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  • 02/17/2015
  • 02/27/2021

Omiyage Japan Style

By Richenda Elledge If you are looking for a modern omiyage (souvenir in Japanese) to give to friends back home, the list can be exhausting. Usually what comes to mind are Japan-made knives, plastic key chains and magnets in sushi or ramen motif, chopsticks, daruma dolls, yukatas, and Maneki Neko (beckoning cat) figurines. There are some favorites of locals that make great souvenirs as well. Here is a quirky selection of items used by locals that would make cool omiyage: Iwako Puzzle Erasers You may have come across interesting looking erasers at shops like Tokyu Hands, or even passed out as rewards at your neighborhood children’s dentist. These are usually puzzle-type erasers, where you can take sections apart and put them back together again. Much loved by local kids and adults for decades, these low-cost items (usually JPY60 for one eraser or JPY378 for a small pack) make an original and quirky gift without breaking the bank. A little history: IWAKO was founded in 1968 (formerly known as Iwasawa Kogyo). Asking why erasers always have to be rectangular, IWAKO started making erasers with different shapes. While this manufacturer makes a variety of plastic products, they are perhaps best known for […]

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  • 02/07/2015
  • 02/25/2021

Grosvenor Place Kamizonocho

In a nutshell, this property development simply wows. Grosvenor Place Kamizonocho is situated right on the border of Yoyogi Park. This super luxurious residence offers easy access to one of Tokyo???s largest parks, Yoyogi Park. Due to its on-the-park location, Grosvenor Place Kamizonocho reminds one of the posh apartments surrounding New York City???s Central Park or London???s Hyde Park. This property is in a quiet, serene neighborhood but it is also close to places like Omotesando and Shibuya. From the ground floor, there are five floors above and three floors below. The common spaces are tastefully done with features like designer furniture, attractive fireplace and private gardens. Some of the apartments offer rooftop gardens with built-in jacuzzi baths. The kitchen go beyond the usual offerings to include items like a large wine cellar, high-end brand of oven (Miele), five-stove cooktop and a Western size dishwasher. The driveway into the parking is grand and attractive, and can accommodate 68 cars. Guest parking is available. Yoyogi-Koen station (Chiyoda line) is 8 minutes walk away and Sangubashi (Odakyu-Odawara line) station is 7 minutes walk away. Please click this weblink for more details:?http://higherground-rent.com/rent/1184/