Monthly Archives: April 2016

Let’s ride a Shinkansen- bullet train

The Shinkansen, a bullet train, began operations on October 1st 1964, nine days before the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. The Tokaido Shinkansen connects three major metropolitan areas in Japan: Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka. The first bullet train ran … Continue reading

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Sarushima – Monkey Island

From our serviced apartment Liberty Cove House, this place is good for a day trip. This is Sarushima Island. . Sarushima (“Monkey Island”) is the only natural island in Tokyo Bay and is a wonderful place for a day trip. … Continue reading

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Wistaria Festival at Yokosuka Shobu-En

You can enjoy 250 Wisteria flower with 11 different kinds at Yokosuka Shobu-En. Date & Time : April 23rd to May 5th 2016 / 9am to 5pm Admission Fee : 310 yen For more information please ask Liberty Cove House … Continue reading

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Poppy festival at Kurihama Flower Park

From April 9th to June 12th, there are Poppy Flower festival at Kurihama Flower Park It is not only poppy flowers, there are lot more fun stuff to do! Please ask more information at Liberty Cove House concierge desk!

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Randoseru becomes very popular bag in world-wide

Raudoseru is Japanese backpacks and used by elementary school kids to carry books and supplies while they commute to school. It is solid material, most of them are made by leather and comes variety of colors. Usually black color is … Continue reading

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Japanese Chicken Karaage Recepit!

INGREDIENTS – 1 boneless chicken thigh – Proportion of 2 to 1 of soy sauce and sake – 1 block of ginger – About 3 tablespoons of potato starch – Appropriate amount of lemon or other citrus fruit PREPARATION 1. … Continue reading

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Gadget from 100 yen shop

100 yen shops are kind of a dollar stores. All items are 108 yen (100 yen plus 8 percent consumption tax). Most items are good quality and so many selections are available. Half boiled egg maker Bundling cables Stainless steel … Continue reading

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Ameyokocho Tokyo

The one tourist site in Tokyo it’s called Ameyoko, it is a busy market street and it is worth to visit while you are in Japan. The name “Ameyoko” is a short form for “Ameya Yokocho” (candy store alley), as … Continue reading

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‘Unique items’, you can get them only in Japan

We have very unique items and they are good for presents from Japan or you just keep them for yourselves. Eye washable water – To pour the water into the water cap and cover over your eyes, blinking a few … Continue reading

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April is ‘starting-year’ in Japan

In Japan, April is freshly starting for the school year and also job for new graduates. April is like September in U.S. Everybody is so excited to see new classmates, new people and new curriculum. All school’s entrance ceremonies are … Continue reading

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