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11/21/2010
02/27/2021

Imperial Hotel

The Imperial Hotel is one of the best known hotels in Japan, once owned by the Imperial family.? It is located near the Imperial Palace, with good access to Ginza station. The original Imperial Hotel in Tokyo was built in 1890, with?wooden structure.? This was replaced to brick-and- concrete-made buildings in 1923.? This building survived the Tokyo Earthquake, which occured few months later from the completion. The hotel building which exist today was built after WW2.? Some parts of the former building (such as columns)?are preserved in the hotel, and the facade and pool were moved to Meiji Mura Museum, a collection of modern buildings in Nagoya. The Imperial Hotel is known for its detailed services, especially the cleaning service.? Of course they will?wash out the stains which were attached during your stay at the hotel, but that is not all.? They are keeping various buttons from all over the world, and they find?a button?lost from your clothes, they will put on a similar one for you.? Also, they will iron your clothes so that the texture will match your taste. The cleaning service is only for registered guests, but for those who aren’t spending the night, there are lounges […]

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10/30/2010
02/28/2021

Toy Park in Ginza, Tokyo

Every thing seems to be classy in Ginza, with all those department stores and the luxurious boutiques.? It may be odd that there is a toy store in the same district, but yes, there is 🙂 Ginza Hakuhinkan Toy Park (???綺у?????蕕?) is a huge toy store, occupying one whole building.? It is a little like Kiddy Land in Harajuku, with various toys and souvenirs. One thing you should see here is the display of Licca-chan, a Japanese Barbie doll.? There are various clothes and stages for her.? And she has friends and families too, just like Barbie. Of course there are other toys.? Many character goods of Ghibli, and Sanrio (eg. Hello Kitty) are here too. Also, there are Japanese goods, very nice for souvenirs, and keeping for your own 🙂 Playing with toys is not a privilege for kids.? Have fun in Ginza! — 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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10/21/2010
03/03/2021

Haneda Airport

Haneda Airport (臂順?亥?羝?), or formally Tokyo International Airport (??延根??初??腥堺遣), is one of the main airports in Japan.? It was mainly used for domestic flights and short-distant international flights, but from this autumn, flights to Asia, the US, and Europe will dramatically increase.? The building was recently renewed too. Haneda Airport is not just a pass point of your travel.? There are so many restaurants and souvenier shops, that many people even come to Haneda just for shopping! The aim of most of those people are sweets sold at Haneda.? Many specialties of Tokyo are sold, and also, there are many sweets that are sold only at Haneda Airport!? One of the people’s favorites are ‘Ginza Melon’, a melon-flavored sponge cake produced by Ginza Akebono, a famous Japanese sweets shop. Haneda is very close from the city center: only 30 minutes by train from Tokyo station. It’s not too distant for shopping, is it? Haneda Airport Website : http://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/en/ (Eng) — 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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10/12/2010
03/03/2021

Shopping Japanese Stationary

If you are to take in Japanese taste into your life, using Japanese stationary may be one step. Kyukyodo (薐??????) is a?old stationary and insence shop, which started in 1663.? There are 2 stores, one in Kyoto, and one in Ginza, Tokyo. Kyukyodo deals in various articles, such as letter brushes, Origami, accessories, etc. Among all, I reccomend you letter papers.? The designs differ from season to season.? For example, letter papers with drawings of cherry blossoms are displayed in spring, and in autumn, crimson foliage. Everytime you visit the shop, the displays would be different from before, as the season changes. It is also very convenient, 1 minute walk from Ginza station! — 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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09/30/2010
03/01/2021

Low-price Shopping in Tokyo

Luxurious shopping is enjoyable of course, but sometimes we have to save money. If you are in that situation, or you are interested?though you aren’t in need, why not check out the hundred-yen stores? There are many hundred-yen stores in Japan (some of them advanced overseas).? You will see at least one in a town. At the stores, you will find cosmetics, food, plateware, stationary, interior accessories…almost anything you may come up with! Shopping at hundred-yen stores?is very convenient and cheap, but beware!? Not everything sold at the hundred-yen stores are 100 yen.? Some of them have tags written 200, 300, or even 500, so? be careful when you shop 🙂 Below are some of the most known chain stores. You may pass by some hundred-yen stores when walking around Tokyo, but if you have?a strong will to find them, there are shop locators on their websites. Daiso Website: http://www.daiso-sangyo.co.jp/english/ (Eng) Cando Website: http://www.cando-web.co.jp/e/ (Eng) Shop99 Website: http://www.99plus.co.jp/shop99/index.html (Jap) — 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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09/16/2010
03/01/2021

Ginza Mitsukoshi Renewal

Mitsukoshi, a long-established department store, rebirthed in September 11th. Mitsukoshi expanded its floor area to 36,000 sqm, which makes Mitsukoshi the largest department store in Ginza, exceeding the second largest Matsuya by 4,000 sqm. The renewal is not only about space.? There are various innovations so that customers can enjoy shopping. Previously, shopping spaces were divided by brands, but the new Mitsukoshi will be divided by items, which makes it easier to compare items. Formerly, there were only cafes in Mitsukoshi, but with this renewal, several restaurants will open.? Sosonjae, a Korean restaurant, and Akatsuki-an, a Japanese noodle restaurant, will locate a branch in a department store for the first time. The house-top on the 9th floor?is Ginza Teracce, a grass garden where you can rest and relax.? There are rest spaces on other floors too. The new Mitsukoshi is family-friendly too.? There will be a day nursery (charged),?a nursing room, and a lounge for babies.? The corridor of selling spaces are widened too, so that baby carriages can easily go through. Visit the brand new Mitsukoshi for luxurious and comfortable shopping! — 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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09/09/2010
03/01/2021

Supermarket in Azabu, Tokyo

Living in Japan, sometimes it is difficult to?purchase groceries from your mother country.? Small international shops are scattered about Tokyo, but it costs time to shop all around… Why not shop at National Azabu? National Azabu is a supermarket that deals in food and household goods from around the world.? You can find whine, cheese, snacks, sea food, etc. There are English speaking staffs (unfortunately rarely seen in Japan), and an English website.? Also, for those who don’t have time for grocery shopping, there?is a?delivery service (English speaking staffs will take your order)?and a online shop (Japanese). Shopping here, you may find goods from your home country, and also discover life in other countries 🙂 ???External Links Website: http://www.national-azabu.com/e_index2.php (Eng) Online Shop: http://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/national/index.html (Jap) — 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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09/07/2010
03/01/2021

Shop Interior Accessories in Aoyama, Tokyo

After choosing your new home, the next step is picking up interior accessories. Of course there is the famous IKEA, and there are various designers, but if you’d like to make your room fancy, the place to go is AOYAMA Francfranc. At AOYAMA Francfranc, you will find various interior accessories, from huge cabinets to small toothbrushes.? The unique designs and bright colors will?amuse you just by looking around the shop. Another amusement of AOYAMA Francfranc is the design of the shop itself.? A chandelier, installation arts, large stuffed animals… If you still don’t know how you want your room to look like,?AOYAMA Francfranc might give you the inspiration. Located in the shopping area of Omotesando, and there is a cafe to relax too 🙂 — 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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07/13/2010
02/28/2021

Chopsticks Manners

Sushi, Tempura, Wasabi…Today, many Japanese foods are known worldwide. Many foreigners enjoy Japanese food, and some even mastered how to eat with chopsticks, not forks and knives. Learning how to use chopsticks in good manners is quite difficult, but well, if you are to enjoy Japanese food in the Japanese way, practice makes perfect 🙂 1 Hold the upper chopstick with the index finger, the middle finger, and the thumb, in the same way with holding a pencil. 2 Put the other chopstick between the bottom of the thumb and the tip of the ring finger. 3 Move the upper chopstick only when you pick up food. The correct and incorrect way to hold chopsticks Below are some taboos in the Japanese manner. Waving chopsticks above food dishes. Sticking chopsticks into food instead of picking them up. Picking up a cup/bowl with the hand that is holding your chopsticks. Sucking chopsticks. Sticking chopsticks vertically into a bowl of rice. Passing food from your chopsticks to somebody else’s chopsticks. Now, an advanced technique. This is the formal way to pick up chopsticks, but don’t bother doing it at casual restaurants or at home. 1 Pick up chopsticks by the thumb, the […]