Kabuki-za October 2021 [Kabuki Reviews]
Kabuki In-Depth -- Jan 24
We take a look at the kabuki performances at the Tokyo Kabuki-za this last October, including the plays Shihei no Nana Warai, Koheiji Gaiden, Shōchikubai Yushima no Kakegaku, Niwaka Jishi, Tachi Nusubito and Kisen, by actors such as Matsumoto Hakuō II, Ichikawa Ennosuke IV, Onoe Kikugorō VII and Onoe Ukon II.
Japan waives COVID entry tests in step toward welcoming tourists
Nikkei - May 20
Japan is moving away from its strict travel restrictions that have made it an outlier in the world by allowing about 80% of inbound travelers to skip COVID tests and quarantine upon arrival.
Tokyo’s massive Bicqlo Shinjuku to close this June
timeout.com - May 20
Walk around Shinjuku, and you’re bound to run into the massive behemoth that is Bicqlo, the mashup of two of Japan’s largest retail giants: Bic Camera and Uniqlo.
This is Japan's Pizza Vending Machine
akidearest - May 19
I just came across a pizza vending machine in Japan. The pizza actually looks really good so I want to try and order a couple things from it and bring it home to just see what vending machine pizza is like.
Seafood Izakaya run by Sushiro, a conveyor belt sushi restaurant!
SAMURAI JUNJIRO Channel - May 19
The izakaya introduced in this video is Sugidama, an izakaya run by Sushiro, a conveyor belt sushi restaurant.
Japan plans to end self-isolation for visitors from low positive rate areas
NHK - May 18
NHK has learned that Japan's government plans to ease quarantine steps for people arriving in Japan, depending on positive rates for the coronavirus.
Singapore, Thailand, U.S., Australia included in trial letting in small groups ahead of easing in June
Nikkei - May 17
The Japanese government will begin a trial project this month on accepting fully vaccinated inbound tourists, the Japan Tourism Agency said on Tuesday, ahead of its broader easing of COVID-19 border control measures slated for June.
Eating Traditional Buddhist Food and Staying Overnight in a Japanese Temple
Japan by Food - May 17
Out of the bustling city and into the wilderness of Wakayama Prefecture, Shizuka experiences a day in the life of a Japanese Buddhist monk.
Across Japan by Bullet Train | Two-Day Shinkansen Travel
Solo Travel Japan - May 17
I traveled across Japan by bullet train from Hokkaido to Kagoshima in two days.
Inside Tokyo's Insane $36,000 Private Hotel Room
Abroad in Japan - May 16
Tokyo's luxurious accommodation knows no limits. This time we go inside a private members club with a $39,000 fee, where members are rewarded with the ultimate luxury escape.
Japan looks to waive airport COVID tests for vaccinated travelers
Nikkei - May 12
The Japanese government is considering exempting certain inbound travelers from the COVID-19 test now required at ports of entry, starting as early as June, Nikkei has learned.
Japan is set to open its doors in June, but some locals aren’t happy about it
cnbc.com - May 11
As countries across Asia reopen to international travelers, Japan — one of the continent’s most popular destinations — remains firmly closed.
Govt. mulling raising cap on daily arrivals to 20,000
NHK - May 11
Japan's government is considering raising the cap on new arrivals per day from the current 10,000 to 20,000, starting next month.
Riding on Japan’s Cheapest Overnight Train | Sunrise Express
Solo Solo Travel - May 10
Today, we are riding the extended Sunrise Seto Express from Tokyo to Kotohira.
Holiday destinations that will enrich your life
newsonjapan.com - May 10
When was the last time you had a life-changing experience? You've spent the last years of your life stuck at home, urging to get out and travel, but were unable to because of the pandemic.
First Class Suite on the Japan’s Cute Ferry | Shinmoji to Osaka
Solo Travel Japan - May 09
The last time I took Hankyu Ferry, I tried First Class Royal. It was gorgeous. This time, I will try another option, First Class Suite.
Sweden? Japan? UK? Debates over who had a ‘good’ Covid won’t end
theguardian.com - May 08
National Covid death rates are, inevitably, political. How could they not be when they are viewed as evidence for good or bad government on matters of life or death?
