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Affordable Hotel near Tokyo Disney Resort®: Make Your Trip Stress-Free at Mitsui Garden...Planning a trip to Tokyo Disney Resort®? This hotel, which is located on the grounds will make your amusement park adventure easier and hassle-free!
Mitsui Garden Hotel PRANA Tokyo Bay ,One of the things Mitsui Garden Hotel PRANA Tokyo Bay prides itself of is being a big family friendly hotel, and after visiting we couldn't agree more. Just in their lobby alone you can see areas that set them apart from other hotels. Like their colorful design and a designated area for small children to play, the "KIDS LOBBY", which is across from the hotel check-in counter. As if juggling a bunch of luggage wasn't enough, if you have a child that needs carrying, carts and strollers are free to use for hotel guests.,There are plenty of useful services provided at Mitsui Garden Hotel PRANA Tokyo Bay. One that really sparked our attention was the baggage delivery service available at the "Bon Voyage" (the big Tokyo Disney Resort® store with the big red arch to the right of JR Maihama Station). If you would like to go to the park right away before checking into the hotel, you can check your baggage at the Home Delivery Service Counter located on the first floor for 400yen. They will then deliver your baggage to your hotel room.
⏰7:30am～3pm
Other great services include:, Terrace
🐭Suitable for: 5〜6 people
This is the largest room type (784ft²/72.9m²) in the hotel with 6 beds and a small living room. Since it can accommodate a lot of people, there are two toilets and washstands, so don't worry about having to share a single bathroom with a big group! For those with small children, children's toilet seats, bottle sterilizers, children's bath products, etc. are also available for free. If they are not once you arrive you can ask for the items you need at the front desk., Prana Fourth
🐭Suitable for: 4 people
This Prana Fourth bedroom is based on the concept of a meadow, which is why they ask that you take off your shoes at the entrance before entering the room. This room is particularly compatible with young children by lowering the height of the bed and getting rid of sharp edges (tables, headboards, etc.), making parents feel more at ease., Balcony Fourth ,With spring and summer break almost here, finding an accommodative place to stay that makes getting to a popular place like Tokyo Disney Resort® stress-free is really important. Especially if you are traveling as a family. There aren't many hotels in Tokyo that are truly child-friendly, spacious, have a great breakfast, and reasonably priced. It is almost like you are at a hotel in America, which may be part of why Mitsui Garden Hotel PRANA Tokyo Bay appeals to so many foreign guests. If you are looking to visit Tokyo Disney Resort®, we highly recommend staying at Mitsui Garden Hotel PRANA Tokyo Bay. If for any other reason it allows you to beat some of the crowd when you go in the morning. 🐭
🐭Mitsui Garden Hotel PRANA Tokyo Bay
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A Very Versatile Gem-Like Fish: SHIRASUShirasu 【白子：しらす】, or as we know it, whitebait, are a kind of fry of fish. Normally when we say shirasu we commonly refer to those of a kind of sardine.
It is commonly eaten all around Japan, throughout breakfast lunch and/or dinner, but especially areas near the ocean.
From fresh ones to cooked ones and dried ones, unlike other countries, in Japan, there are many ways to eat this fish.
In Japan, the fresh ones are Nama【生：なま】and the cooked ones are normally called the Kama-age【釜揚げ：かまあげ】.
Some sprinkle the dried shirasu on their salad, for added flavour and calcium, or mix it into their stir-fried rice, even used as a condiment for a dish.
This fish is highly versatile in Japanese cuisine.,What do you even mean by this? Aren't they just all the same? What differences does it even make?
So, just like any other fish, whitebait actually has its season as well.
Although shirasu can be found throughout the year, Spring, just around April, or Autumn, around October, is said to be the best season in Japan. (Well, this may vary depending on where in Japan you're at.)
This is apart from the period of time when you're actually not allowed to catch them, which is from January till March for many of the places.
So don't be expecting fresh shirasu during this time of the year.,If you're just searching for ordinary shirasu, you should be able to find it at many of the places where they serve seafood in Tokyo, however, if you are looking for the fresh ones, you'll need to travel a little away from Tokyo.
The closest place you can get to from Tokyo would be either Kamakura or Enoshima.
It will only take you about an hour and a half from Tokyo Station to get there.
By the way, the area is called Shonan, and it's also famous for surfers if you're into it.,When you hear whitebait, you might think of those delicious crispy fried ones or whitebait fritters.
Those are delicious as well but when you're in Japan, you might just be surprised with what dishes they make out of this small fish.,Just like sprinkling them into any salad, people use it for making their pasta dishes as well.,The crispy edges and the cheese along with that delicious savouriness of the whitebait and the slight tanginess of the tomatoes.
It's just sooo tempting.
The smell of it, when it just appears right in front of you...
There's an article on this pizza if you want any more details.,The simplest yet tasty dish, native to the Japanese style of eating would be this.
The sweetness of the fresh shirasu and the zing of the grated ginger, along with the savouriness of the soy sauce just goes so nicely in a single bowl.,Actually, the top three places to eat shirasu in Japan is said to be either, Hyogo, Aichi and Shizuoka.
However, Enoshima and Kamakura are also famous for its Shirasu, because it's the closest from Tokyo and they also have fresh good quality shirasu.
If you're being more specific, in the Kanto region (east part of Japan), there's the Suruga Bay or Numazu in Shizuoka.
If you're in the west of Japan (Kansai region), you can go to either Awajishima in Hyogo or Wakayama.,If your looking for shirasu near Tokyo, your best place to go would be Enoshima, just avoid between January and March to make sure you can try the fresh ones.
Try a different variety of dishes that are available, so you get the most out of your shirasu experience.
All, the best to your next foodie trip to Japan!,Heading to Shizuoka?
Try the Nissan's car rentals and look at the road trips that we've done.
Or looking to go to Enoshima? Take a look at our recommended day trip to Kamakura and Enoshima, finishing it off with a beautiful sunset over the beaches.
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Going Shopping in Tokyo? Love the Luxury of Ginza? Get Yourself to GINZA SIX!Visit Tokyo and you're bound to hear about the Ginza neighborhood. For many, just hearing the name brings up immediate images of an area populated by the high-class and those with cash to spare. Take a stroll around the area, and you'll find that the reputation isn't entirely undeserved, with classy boutiques and plenty of fancy restaurants to discover. Ginza is after all where you'll find some of Tokyo's oldest and most high-end department stores, including Tokyo's first department store Mitsukoshi.
On this visit to Ginza, we went to check out the relatively new GINZA SIX department store, built to replace the historical Matsuzakaya Ginza branch. It's huge and beautiful, and a must-see for any high-end brand name shopping lovers visiting Japan!
GINZA SIX
Address: 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo
Hours: 10:00 - 20:30
Access: Direct access through the basement floor to Ginza Station and Higashi Ginza Station.
Official Website (en),The two basement floors sell food of all kinds, while floors 1 to 5 sell cosmetics, clothing, and lifestyle goods. On the 6th floor you'll find a Tsutaya book store, along with a collection of restaurants. Take the elevator all the way to the 13th floor and you'll reach lounges, bars, and access to GINZA SIX's rooftop garden.
Clothing Brands
,Lifestyle Goods,Food to Eat & Food to Bring Home,When your stomach starts rumbling, you can move towards the restaurants on the 6th and 13th floors, or to the basement floors packed with a number of different food sellers of different kinds. There are plenty of options to bring elsewhere and eat for dinner, but the basement floors are also home to many little shops selling the kind of snacks that are perfect to bring home as souvenirs. Some of these items are not only found exclusively in Japan, but are only available at GINZA SIX. If you're a fan of Japanese matcha, don't forget to drop by Tsujiri to find unique matcha sweets to gift to all your friends (or just eat yourself!),Tsutaya is a huge bookstore chain in Japan, and most locations sell a wide variety of genres, but the GINZA SIX branch is a little different. This large space on the 6th floor has a collection of 60,000 art books from publishers all over the world. The "art" themed concept, with a store full of books of art and books about art, is a good fit for its GINZA SIX location, where you'll spot lots of students and industry insiders.,GINZA SIX is a huge shopping center right in the middle of things in Ginza, and offers a luxury experience for any high rollers visiting the area, or those who dare to dream. Whether you just want to browse the shops with friends, you're hoping to take a special someone on a nice date, or you're showing your family the glitz of Ginza shopping, GINZA SIX is the place to go.
If you're in the area and want to look around some more, in the past we've written about duty-free shopping, casual clothing, hostels, shoe stores, and even blowfish ramen in Ginza. There's plenty more to do and see!
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What’s ETC? A quick Guide on the ETC and the JEPWherever you go, there's a electronic tolling system when you ride on highways, motorways or expressways.
In Japan we have expressways, and we use a system called ETC (Electronic Toll Collecting).
We will briefly cover this tolling system used in Japan so you don’t get confused when you get here.,ETC can be used all around Japan
Because ETC is a unified system covering all around Japan, there are no other services used and that keeps things a lot simple for us when travelling.,The JEP is a expressway pass that allows you to travel around Japan for a set price during 8 days or 14 days. Note that this pass doesn’t cover all the expressways in Japan.
Please see the official PDF for applicable areas and roads.
Take a look at this official page to know where you can get your JEP.,Planning to drive around?
Make sure to take a look at these articles before you hit the road!#tokyo#tour#expressway 2019.06.1120 - N
Exploring the world of Udon in JapanNowadays, Udon is well known amongst the travellers. It is said that the prefecture that is most famous for its Udon is Kagawa. The simple dish has many different flavours in each prefecture and that is why we are taking a look at the world of Udon this time.
What are you waiting for...?
Let's begin!,As we mentioned earlier, Kagawa is well known for its Udon.
Not that it was first created there, but the rate of production is the highest in Japan.
From simple udon to the most unique ones. Kagawa is definitely a one-stop Udon exploration site.
Sanuki Udon (讃岐うどん), is the famous Kagawa style Udon available all around this prefecture.,Saitama is the second largest when it comes to Udon production rate in Japan.
They also have a unique udon called the Ippon Udon (一本うどん), simply translated, this means a single long piece of udon.,Another popular Udon dish available all around Japan!
This particular Udon has a piece of Abura-age (油揚げ), deep fied tofu, that's been cooked in sweet soy sauce.,So, how did you think of our Udon tour?
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First Step into the Tokyo 2020 Olympics / ParalympicsGet ready! There’s only 410 days left till the games! (That is, 410 days as of when we wrote this article on June 10th, 2019.)
During the period of the Olympics, from July 24th to August 9th, there will 33 sports and 339 events featured.
There are more than 12,000 people expected to participate, and the games will be mainly held in and around Tokyo, along with a few other cities.
Summer 2020 will be Tokyo’s second go at hosting this world event, with the last time being the 1964 Olympics, 56 years ago.
With all the ads and signs you see around Japan, you can see how the whole country is excited about it all!
How to get your tickets:
If you reside out of Japan, you will need to go to your country’s designated Authorised Ticket Reseller (ATR), as currently, tickets sold through the official website are only for those who reside within Japan.
Read their official page for further details.,Most of the Olympic/Paralympic opening ceremonies begin with fireworks. Usually these are pretty impressive displays, of course, but one Japanese company is attempting something never-seen-before in their contribution to the Japanese event. This brand new firework will imitate a shooting star for the opening ceremony! Just imagine! The scale of this ceremony is going to be extreme!
Take a look at the company’s website for more on their project.,To take on the spirit of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Tokyo 2020’s vision is to “strive for your best!”, “accept one another!” and to “pass on a legacy for the future!”.,Odaiba is going to be the venue for the aquatics and triathlon events of the games. Right in the area there’s the Oedo Onsen, Aquacity Shopping Centre, and the Observation Deck at the Fuji TV office.,Odaiba is going to be the venue for the aquatic sports, like marathon swimming, and the triathlon.
The venue can hold up to 10,000 people.
Location: 1 Odaiba, Minatoku, Tokyo
Access during the games:
Yurikamome Line, Daiba Station (to Enter)
Yurikamome Line, Odaiba-Kaihinkoen Station,The event held at this venue will be volleyball.
The Shiokaze Park is one of the parks located within the Odaiba area.
You can see the whole Tokyo Bay, including the beautiful Rainbow Bridge.
Location: 1 Higashi Yashio, Shinagawaku, Tokyo
Access during the games:
Rinkai Line, Tokyo Teleport Station
Yurikamome Line, Daiba Station,This venue hosts the three on three basketball games, and sport climbing.
Location: 1- 1 Aomi, Kotoku, Tokyo
Access during the games:
Rinkai Line, Tokyo Teleport Station
Yurikamome Line, Tokyo International Cruise Terminal Station
Enoshima, where we’ve been recently and being writing articles about, will be the venue for sailing as well.,If we start talking about Ariake, not many people may recognize the name, but if you say Odaiba, surely a lot of you may know the area.
The Yurikamome and the Rinkai Lines make access to this place from Shibuya and other famous destinations easier.
During the Tokyo 2020 Games, a lot of the events will be held around this area.
There’s also the Toyosu Market, famous for its early morning fresh fish sales, that recently moved closeby from the famous Tsukiji.
From this hotel, you can even take a walk in the morning to the markets. It'll only take about 20 minutes, or around 15 minutes by train. So... why not?
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Tokyo Ariake
Address: 3-7-3 Ariake, Kotoku, Tokyo
Access: Rinkai Line, Kokusai Tenjijo Station, or Yurikamome Line, Ariake Station
Official Website (Japanese)
Free wifi available.
Check-In: 2pm (4am latest)
Check-Out: 11am
Toyosu Market Official Website,Whether you're carrying around all your luggage or not, this hotel is only located about a minute walk away from each of the nearby stations.
How convenient is that?
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International Festivals at Yoyogi Park, 2019: Travel the World by Staying in Tokyo!So, have you been in Tokyo for a day or two, or has it been months? Is Japan fresh and new and fascinating, or does it seem just totally normal to you? Either way, it might be time for you to head over to Yoyogi Park and check out one of the many international events hosted there throughout the year! Tokyo draws lots of visitors from around the globe, but it also maintains a robust international community year-round. That means that the international events at Yoyogi Park are always populated by lots of people who want to show off their community's culture, cuisine, and traditions in all the best ways. Spend a few hours just steps away from Harajuku, and you'll probably get to see some pretty cool cultural performances on the park's stage, but you'll definitely end up with a stomach full of delicious and authentic food!
Are you ready for that good Indian curry? How about some refreshingly sugary Thai iced tea? Looking for the best phở in Tokyo? Or maybe you just want to hear some traditional tunes from around the world. If any of that sounds pretty good to you, read on to find out more about the international festivals happening in Tokyo's Yoyogi Park this year.,Are you a fan of phở, but haven't found a good place to get it in Tokyo yet? Do you love Vietnam's 333 beer? Is your dream lunch a bánh mì packed with meat and vegetables? Get yourself to this year's Vietnam Festival! Stuff yourself with good food, and then don't forget to pick up a free temporary tattoo to show your love for Vietnam while browsing the booths. NMB48's Yuumi Ishida is a Vietnam Festival 2019 ambassador, and will be participating in some of the festival's many stage performances as well (alongside plenty of Vietnamese music and dance), so don't miss this chance to see her if you're a fan of Japan's giant pop-singing girl groups.
June 8~9
For more details, visit the event page.,Hosted by the World Music Internet Broadcasting Association, this festival promises a huge variety of food, along with good music of all kinds. This is the perfect event for anyone in Tokyo who eats extra-long french fries, Thai gapao rice, and Japanese pork meatballs all in one meal. Or anyone who aspires to be such a person. On stage will be both local Tokyo musicians, and music and dance performances from around the world, so check out the schedule when you arrive!
June 22~23
For more details, visit the event page.,This festival is going on at the same time as the World Gourmet and Music Festa, so you can enjoy both in the same day! Get a taste of Egyptian food and try some kushari (a dish with rice, macaroni noodles, and lentils), kofta meatballs, and ta’amiyya A.K.A. falafel. On stage you'll be very entertained by performances like those by an Al Tannoura dance group, a more colorful and exciting version of the Turkish whirling dervishes. Take advantage of this unique chance to enjoy a culture far from Japan's while in Tokyo, and see how the two mix in Yoyogi Park.
June 22~23
For more details, visit the event page.,Songkran is Thailand's traditional New Year's celebration! In Thailand it usually happens a little bit closer to the lunar new year, but here in Tokyo we're celebrating it in July! This Yoyogi Park celebration might have a little less water-splashing than its domestic version, but there will still be lots of Thai food and culture to enjoy! Stuff your face with Thai's coconutty green curry, or zesty gapao rice, and then wash it down with bright orange (and startlingly sweet) Thai iced tea. While you're there, admire traditional Thai costumes, and maybe try one on yourself!
July 20~21
For more details, visit the event page.,This celebration of Brazilian culture will feature a huge variety of performances on stage, with dancers, singers local and coming all the way from South America, Samba bands, saxophonists, and more. Of course it wouldn't be a good festival without good food, and there will be plenty of grilled meat alongside other snacks, and stalls selling a variety of goods. Perhaps most unique is the two day long capoeira workshop, going on all weekend with both instructional periods, and plenty of impressive displays from experts.
July 20~21
For more details, visit the event page.,Sure, you could go to this event to try mouth-watering Taiwanese fried chicken, or a variety of delectable soup dumplings. You ~could~ spend your time sampling Taiwanese beer, searching for the perfect pineapple cakes to buy for your friends, or park yourself by the stage and watch a variety of traditional dances. And that would all be great. But it's hard to imagine doing anything other than heading straight to Taiwanese Festa 2019's "Tapioca Street", and trying as many different glorious cups of bubble tea as possible. If you're anything like us, you might just drown yourself in milk tea and chewy boba.
July 27~28
For more details, visit the event page.,This festival is bringing the spice of Sri Lankan culture to the park, with a host of traditional cultural experiences for visitors to enjoy. Head over to the stage for a number of performances, including traditional Sri Lankan dance and music. If you've been feeling sluggish lately, learn more about traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Experts will be there to teach you about the medicinal field and guide you through the experiences, including massages and yoga lessons! And if all of this leaves you a bit peckish, there should be no lack of snacks and drinks for your enjoyment. Chow down on a plate of curry, try out a Sri Lankan beer, or sample one of plenty of other local delicacies.
August 3~4
For more details, visit the event page.,That's right, there's another Thai culture festival happening in Yoyogi Park in August! If you're looking for more good curry or sweet iced tea, here's another great reason to head to Harajuku. Of course you won't want for Thai knickknacks and traditional performances, either, with music and souvenirs aplenty.
August 11~12
For more details, visit the event page.,At this point, you might be thinking "right, right, China Festival means Chinese food and dances and music." And you're right, from mapo tofu to steaming pork buns, from Western-style sopranos to richly costumed traditional dancers, there will be tons to eat and tons to see at this festival. But, on top of all that, the China Festival 2019 promises ping pong tables where you can challenge your friends, craft workshops for kids, panda mascots, booths for visitors to try out Chinese video games, martial arts, and more!
September 21~22
For more details, visit the event page.
,Namaste India is a huge event that draws tons of Indian expats from all over the region, so it's a great day out! Watch Indian artists at work, listen to traditional drummers beat away complex rhythms, and smell wafts of curry-infused air that will start your mouth watering! After you've had your fill of curries, samosas, Indian beer, and tons of other foods, you can head to a tent to play traditional Indian games, or try on a sari. You can even participate in yoga sessions, or learn more about henna tattoos.
September 28~29
For more details, visit the event page.,Balinesian dance! Nasi goreng! Traditional Indonesian costumes! Plus much, much more at this yearly Indonesian cultural festival.
October 19~20
For more details, visit the event page.,Last but not least, the sole representative of Europe at Yoyogi Park this year will be Spain, with the Fiesta de España! Food offerings for this Spanish event include authentic paella, patatas bravas, churros, and more. Sit down by the stage to see both classical and folk performances, with everything from operatic vocalists and flamenco dancers, to soccerball experts. Last year's fiesta celebrations included a quiz app connected to the event; we're excited to see what interesting ideas the planners come up with this year. It's a unique event in the middle of the big city!
November 23 ~ 24
For more details, visit the event page.
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So, are you all hyped up and ready to go? If art exhibitions or fireworks are more your thing, though, there's plenty for you to do this summer, as well!
Be sure to look out for more exciting articles every day at JAPANKURU!
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