Narita Sky Access – Narita to Central Tokyo in just 36 minutes!
Great news this month on the transportation front for central Tokyo residents. It was announced that a new breed of Keisei Sky Liner, the 'Narita Sky ' will cut the time from Nippori Station to Narita Terminal 2 from 51 minutes to a mere 36 minutes. Read More >>
Preview of Haneda’s new International Terminal
A few days back I pointed out that Narita Airport is still pretty darn far away despite improvements like the Narita Sky Express. Of course Tokyo is lucky to have an alternative airport in Haneda, even if it doesn't do International flights all that often. ir new International Terminal is set to open in October and a few lucky visitors managed to get a sneak peek Read More >>
Sky Tree – Japan’s Tallest Structure
Tokyo Sky Tree, set to be completed in 2011, has already claimed the title as Japan's tallest building. This is no small architectural feat. From a layman's point of view, one of the first things that comes to mind is the dangers of erecting such a tall structure in an location prone to so much seismic activity. Read More >>
Roppongi Hills
A City Within itself Roppongi Hills will always be remembered as the first of Tokyo's grand scale mixed-use developments of the new millenium. Its concept of "city within a city" made it the flagship for Mori Building's cutting edge urban design and architecture. Read More >>
Mohri Garden
Tucked in behind Mori Tower and the Asahi TV building, the rich greenery of Mohri Garden brings a certain calmness to Roppongi Hills. This classic Japanese garden only covers around 4,300 square meters Read More >>
Komazawa Olympic Park
Komazawa Olympic Park began as the site of the second stadium for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. So it was originally designed and built as a venue for sports such as track & field, soccer, wrestling and volleyball Read More >>
Shiba Park
Shiba Park is best known for its proximity to Zoujyoji Temple and as one of Tokyo's original westernized parks from the Meiji Restoration. During the Edo period, the park was one large block and home to Read More >>
Tokyo Guide
- November 16, 2011 Earthquakes in Japan
- August 11, 2010 Narita Sky Access – Narita to Central Tokyo in just 36 minutes!
- August 10, 2010 Preview of Haneda’s new International Terminal
- July 30, 2010 Sky Tree – Japan’s Tallest Structure
- June 12, 2010 Preserving Kimono culture through blogging
- June 9, 2010 More than just another Tokyo time-lapse
- June 2, 2010 Starting a business in Japan
- May 31, 2010 Getting a driver’s license in Japan
- May 28, 2010 Learning Japanese through radio and iTunes
- May 26, 2010 Tokyo photography online resources
Earthquakes in Japan
November 16, 2011Earthquakes happen from time to time in Japan. As a result the building codes are very stringent and the buildings some of the safest in the world. read more
