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Check out the Giant Gundam in Tokyo Odaiba Diver City

Posted on March 25, 2023July 1, 2024 by japannewbie

The Gundam statue in Odaiba, Tokyo, was first built in 2009 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Gundam anime series. The original statue was 18 meters tall and stood in Odaiba’s Shiokaze Park for a limited time before being taken down.

Since then, the statue has been replaced with newer versions several times, with the most recent iteration, the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam, being unveiled in 2017. The Unicorn Gundam statue stands at 19.7 meters tall and features a more advanced design with moving parts and special lighting effects. Check it out in DiverCity Tokyo Plaza.

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Nakameguro Cherry Blossom Promenade along Meguro River

Posted on March 21, 2023July 1, 2024 by japannewbie

We tried the Tokyo Nakameguro Cherry Blossom Promenade (Nakameguro Sakura Tsutsumi) on a Japanese holiday morning that fell in middle of the week. Crowds weren’t that bad, but, we also arrived toke army in the season. Read on for more!

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Asakusa and Sensouji Temple – Already on Your Japan Bucket List

Posted on February 1, 2023 by japannewbie

If you visit Tokyo you’ll probably end up putting Asakusa and Sensouji Temple on your must do list. Sensouji 浅草寺 is the oldest temple in Tokyo, and it is believed to have been built in the year 628 making it more than 1,300 years old. However, the current structure is not the original. Sensouji has…

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Visiting the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo

Posted on December 21, 2022December 19, 2022 by japannewbie

Another item for your Tokyo visit bucket list, the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka! Might be fun? I’m sure this will be fun. Ghibli! You know. Totoro, Nausica, Howl’s Moving Castle, Ponyo. Need I go on? There are no photos allowed inside of the building, but it is OK to take photos of the building from…

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A Quiet Refuge with a View in Ginza, Tokyo – and free!

Posted on October 8, 2022 by japannewbie

Ginza doesn’t have to be expensive. In addition to some reasonably priced eateries, and shopping staples like Uniqlo, you can also visit this nice area on top of Ginza Six called Ginza Six Garden. To get to Ginza Six Garden, just go to Ginza Six and head to the rooftop floor. You’ll need to find…

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Another Japanese YouTuber to Learn About Japan From

Posted on February 21, 2022August 21, 2021 by japannewbie

Another quality YouTuber that produces content about Japan, in Japan, and with Japanese subtitles. If you’re wondering what life is like in Japan, or if you’re already in Japan and are looking for things to do, you’re sure to find something on Miki’s channel. I certainly didn’t know about that meat sandwich place in Shimokitazawa….

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Japanese YouTubers to boost your Listening Comprehension

Posted on January 25, 2022April 16, 2021 by japannewbie

ならまち花あかりちゃんねる (Naramachi HanaAkari Channel) This channel features a couple of maiko in Nara. They frequently do live events and react to view comments. They have videos where they introduce some culturally interesting aspect of maiko-life or Japanese traditional arts, and a few where they walk around famous locations in Nara. The production quality is very…

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"Oni Daiko" which is literally "demon drums."

Earth Celebration on Sado Island

Posted on September 15, 2021January 30, 2021 by japannewbie

In 2013 I went to the Earth Celebration festival on Sado Island. It was a wonderful experience and I hope I have a chance to do it again. Attending the the Earth Celebration is a real adventure. It’s a getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city, a musical treat, and a cultural experience….

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Tottori Sand Dunes for an trip out-of-the-ordinary Japan Adventure

Posted on September 4, 2021November 14, 2020 by japannewbie

Looking for something different to do in Japan? Try Tottori Sand Dunes! Might be fun. This isn’t a location I would recommend to someone who is headed to Japan for the first time ever, but if you are already living in Japan and looking for something new to do, check it out. The Tottori Sand…

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Japanese YouTuber – 小豆島の漁師はまゆう Fisherman Hamayuu!

Posted on August 13, 2021 by japannewbie

Well this is unique, and immensely popular. Ever wanted to learn a ton of fishing vocabulary, see some amazing seafood, or maybe learn something about Shoudoshima? Check out this Japanese YouTuber’s channel – he is a fisherman named Hamayuu and his videos regularly get more than 500,000 views. Learn about random sea creatures and eat…

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