In 1951,Soft ice cream was sold in Japan first time at carnival to celebrate American Independence Day of the United States.
It was Armed Forces sponsorship at Gardens of Meiji Shrine.
Bacaese of Japanese ate soft ice cream first time 59 years ago this day,So they made soft ice cream memorial day today.
If you find soft ice cream shop today,You should try it!!
You can find this soft ice cream at Nakano Broadway.
Jimbocho "ONE
PIECE" Carnival
[July 17 ~ Aug 1st]
Do you like
Japanese Manga (comics)? One of popular Japanese comics, "ONE PIECE" is coming
to Jimbocho!!
Especially on weekend, there are "ONE PIECE" illustrations'
exhibitions & many stalls on the street! You can also enjoy stamp rally and
"ONE PIECE" original menu/goods to get an original novelty! Stay at
Jimbocho hotel and enjoy this event!!
http://www.sakura-cafe.asia/jimbocho/english/news/onepiece.php
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| Have you seen "Japanese Fireworks"? During
the summer in Tokyo, many fireworks festivals are held. Street vendors set up stalls to sell various drinks and staple Japanese food (such as Yakisoba, Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki, kakigori (shaved ice)), and traditionally held festival games, such as Kingyo-sukui, or Goldfish scooping. Even today, men and women attend these events wearing the traditional Yukata, summer Kimono , or Jinbei (men only), collecting in large social circles of family or friends to sit picnic-like, eating and drinking, while watching the show. Don' miss "Fireworks" in Tokyo! |
| *This schedule might be subject to change. Please ask staff for more details. |
| [July] | ||||
| Date | Fireworks Show (How many fireworks) |
Nearest station | Access | From Asakusa |
| 24-July(Sat) 19:20-20:30 |
Chofu (12000) | Keio tamagawa |
Keio Line | 50 min. by train |
| 27-July(Tue) 19:20-20:20 |
Katsushika (10000) | Keisei Kanamachi |
Keisei Line | 20 min. by train |
| 29-July(Thu) 19:30-20:30 |
Adachi (12000) | Kitasenjyu | Tobu, JR, Tokyo Metro, Tsukuba EXP | 5 min. by train |
| 31-July(Sat) |
Sumidagawa:Asakusa (21500) 19:05-20:30 |
Asakusa | Toei, Tokyo Metro, Tsukuba EXP | 10 min. on foot |
| [Our
Hostel's event] Hanabi & free SUSHI PARTY (31-July
16:00~) Come join us for sushi making! After that, we are going to see This "Sumidagawa Hanabi" (Big fireworks). | ||||
| Tachikawa
(5000) 19:20-20:30 |
Tachikawa | JR Chuo line | 60 min. by train | |
| Hachioji (3300) 19:00-20:30 |
Hachioji | JR Chuo line | 70 min. by train | |
| [August] | ||||
| Date | Fireworks Show (How many fireworks) |
Nearest station | Access | From Asakusa |
| 1-Aug(Sun) 19:30-20:40 |
Koto (4000) | Minami Sunamachi |
Tokyo Metro Tozai Line | 30 min. by train |
| 7-Aug(Sat) |
Edogawaku
(14000) 19:15-20:40 |
ShinoZaki or Shinkoiwa | Toei Shinjyuku line(shinozaki),JR Sobuline(Shinkoiwa) | 30 min. by train |
| Oume
(3800) 19:30-20:40 |
Oume | JR Oume line | 110 min. by train | |
| Itabashi (11000) 19:00-20:45 |
Takashima -daira |
Toei Mita Line | 47 min. by train | |
| 10-Aug(Tue) 19:30-20:30 |
Seisekitamagawa (5000) | Seiseki Sakuragaoka |
Keio Line | 60 min. by train |
| 14-Aug(Sat) 19:00-20:20 |
Tokyo Bay (12000) | Kachidoki or Toyosu | Toei Oedo line(Kachidoki) or Tokyo Metro Yurakuchiyo Line(Toyosu) | 24 min. by train |
| 19-Aug(Thu) 19:30-20:30 |
Jingu (12000) | Gaien-mae | Tokyo Metro Ginza line | 30 min. by train |
Do you know kamikiri?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVsnhZeksVg
It is Japnese traditional paper art.
Kami=Papar Kiri=cut.
My friend gave me a draft.
So I tried Kamikiri....!
This is famous Anime character in Japan.
Sazae-san and Wakame-chan.
From 1st of July, the bus whose name is Hachiko bus began service.
It runs between Yoyogiuehara and Shibuya.
It runs every 20 minutes from 9AM to 8PM.
It costs only 100 yen.
It takes about 12 minutes on foot to get to Yoyogiuehara from our hotel.
If you take this route, you can enjoy taking a look at the town much more.
By Hiroki on July 3, 2010 10:33 PM
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