Awa Machiya

23/04/2014

Finally, Pre-paid SIM cards come to Japan! Great news for travellers! (page is in Japanese)
http://gigazine.net/news/20140422-so-net-prepaid-lte-sim/

So-netは2014年4月22日から、下り最大150Mbps(ベストエフォート)のLTE高速通信サービスを手軽に利用できるプリペイド式データ通信サービス「Prepaid LTE SIM by S

25/02/2014

If you've ever been to Japan during Cherry Blossom season, you know that it's a very big deal... and how intensely beautiful it is. This year's first Cherry Blossom forecasts are out...
http://www.jnto.go.jp/sakura/eng/city.php?CI=29

18/01/2014

If you are traveling to Kyoto, or planning travel, check out this site to see what is happening during your trip.
http://www.kyotojoho.co.jp/english/index.html

? It is an inn in Kyoto, and the recommen- dation links of sightseeing. [Highlights] � [Other Annual ] [Traditional Performances] Copyright(C) Kyoto Johoban All rights reserved

25/12/2013

Merry Christmas from Kyoto! Now is the time to begin thinking about your New Year's visit to a temple (hatsumode)
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2276.html

Visiting Japan during New Year (shogatsu) can be rewarding, as you have the opportunity to experience Japan's most important holiday , but it can also be frustrating, as many tourist attractions, shops and restaurants are closed, and getting around can be inconvenient.

25/12/2013

TLC Channel - David Chang covering Tokyo and Kyoto -- if you haven't been to Japan, this show reminds you why you want to go!
http://www.tlcasia.com/tv-shows/the-mind-of-a-chef/

Step into the unique, food-centric world – and mind – of the man behind the Momofuku empire.