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What should you NOT do in Japan? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol.17

2017-12-19

Produced by Isao Tokuhashi Edited by Alisa Sanada Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Shinjuku Taken by Masaomi Takahashi A major commercial and administrative center, housing the busiest railway station in the world and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, the administration center for the government of Tokyo. *Shinjuku. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved December 19, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinjuku 日本語 Woman from Mexico I’m from Mexico City, but now I’m living in Dresden, Germany, with my German husband. Actually I came here with him, but he came to Japan on business so I’m alone on holidays. This is my first visit to Japan

What does “MARU” mean? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol.16

2017-11-06

Produced by Isao Tokuhashi Edited by Kelly Sun Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Yokohama The second largest city in Japan by population, after Tokyo. Yokohama developed rapidly as Japan’s prominent port city following the end of Japan’s relative isolation in the mid-19th century, and is today one of its major ports. *Yokohama. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved November 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokohama Yamashita Park A public park which was opened in 1930. It’s famous for its waterfront views of the Port of Yokohama. *Yamashita Park. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved November 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamashita_Park Students from Taiwan We are sisters

Why are Japanese walking so fast like Shinkansen? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol.15

2017-10-06

Produced by Isao Tokuhashi Edited by Alisa Sanada Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Shibuya Shibuya was historically the site of a castle in which the Shibuya family resided from the 11th century through the Edo period. Following the opening of the Yamanote Line in 1885, Shibuya began to emerge as a railway terminal for southwestern Tokyo and eventually as a major commercial and entertainment center. *Shibuya. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved October 6, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shibuya 日本語 Family from Spain We’re from Andalusia in Southern Spain. We learn how to dance flamenco in childhood. But I cannot dance because I forgot

How many years do we need to learn the Japanese language? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol. 14

2017-09-18

Produced by Isao Tokuhashi Edited by Kelly Sun Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Roppongi Hills The mega-complex which incorporates office space, apartments, shops, restaurants, cafés, movie theaters, a museum, a hotel, a major TV studio, an outdoor amphitheater, and a few parks. *Roppongi Hills. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved September 18, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roppongi_Hills 日本語 Father and son from the US I am from Honolulu, Hawaii. It is my second time visiting Japan.I visited Japan when I was very young for the first time and it was only for flight transit. We’ve been here 4 days already. We stay in Shinjuku

Why don’t you hug more? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol. 13

2017-08-30

Produced by Isao Tokuhashi Edited by Daniel Penso Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Ueno Park The park was established in 1873 on lands formerly belonging to the Kan’ei-ji Temple. The home of a number of major museums, Ueno Park is also celebrated in spring for its cherry blossoms and hanami (cherry blossom viewing). *Ueno Park. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved August 30, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ueno_Park 日本語 Young Americans Woman: My boyfriend and I came here from Pennsylvania and we’ve been here for 10 days. We went to Kyoto and Osaka. I’m actually a teacher and he’s going back to school. We’ll

Why are anime so important for you? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol. 12

2017-07-25

Produced by Isao Tokuhashi Edited by Daniel Penso Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Odaiba A large artificial island in Tokyo Bay. It was initially built for defensive purposes in the 1850s, dramatically expanded during the late 20th century as a seaport district, and has developed since the 1990s into a major commercial, residential and leisure area. *Odaiba. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved July 25, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odaiba 日本語 Couple from Dubai This is my 2nd trip to Japan and she came here for the first time. We’ve been here for three days and will be in Japan for twelve days in

Do you enjoy working in Japan? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol. 11

2017-07-10

Produced by Isao TokuhashiEdited by Daniel Penso Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Harajuku Known internationally as a center of Japanese youth culture and fashion, in the pre Edo period, the area that came to be known as Harajuku was a small post town. *Harajuku. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved July 10, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harajuku 日本語 People from the US We are from Texas. We work for a Japanese education company as consultants for the instructors. One of us has been working for our company for over 10 years. We came to Japan to attend a conference which was held in Osaka.

Why is everyone in such a hurry? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol.10

2017-06-13

Produced by Isao Tokuhashi Edited by Daniel Penso Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Tokyo Imperial Palace The primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, which is right in the middle of Tokyo. It was built on the site of the old Edo Castle. *Tokyo Imperial Palace. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved June 13, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Imperial_Palace 日本語 Girls from the US We’re from Denver, Colorado. We came here yesterday. I will stay here two more days and she will leave here for China tomorrow to attend my friend’s wedding ceremony. This is our 1st trip to Japan. It’s very developed. We

Why do some Japanese people wear masks? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol.9

2017-05-28

Produced by Isao Tokuhashi Edited by Daniel Penso Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden A large park and garden in Shinjuku and Shibuya. It was originally a residence of one of the most powerful and wealthy Japanese families (Naito Family) in the Edo period. Afterwards, it became a garden under the management of the Imperial Household Agency of Japan. It is now a national park under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Environment. *Shinjuku Gyoen. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved May 28, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinjuku_Gyoen 日本語 Family from France We came to Tokyo from a small town

Why are Japanese toilets so complex? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol.8

2017-05-15

Produced by Isao Tokuhashi Edited by Daniel Penso Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com Asakusa A district famous for Senso-ji Temple. There are several other temples in the district, as well as various festivals. Asakusa has a more traditionally Japanese atmosphere than some other neighborhoods in Tokyo do. *Asakusa. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved May 17, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asakusa *Related article: Tokyo Getaways #4 SAMURAI & NINJA Safari TOKYO Entertainment Bus 日本語 Kaminarimon Gate The large entrance gate that ultimately leads to Senso-ji Temple. Girls from Canada, France and US We’re exchange students who are studying at a university in South Korea

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