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Comment on Sports World by Meow • Japan & Urbex

Meow • Japan & Urbex — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:06:06 +0000

How comes this part of Metropolis became a haikyo as well? That would be cool to add new articles. I’m willing to participate is that helps

Comment on Abandoned Water Park by TigrouMeow

TigrouMeow — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 06:27:10 +0000

Cool! I actually went to that place in 2010 (http://www.haikyo.org/?p=123). This place is greater than just this picture, the slide is nicer from outside, and there is a huge pool in the main building, with an impressive view.

Comment on Gujo Hachiman by kevcham

kevcham — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 01:39:04 +0000

Interesting article. Well written. Could you add a map to these stories about places?

Comment on Little Okinawa by kathodos

kathodos — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:29:14 +0000

i went here a while back with the month-old magazine in hand. not really much there at all, just a bummed out looking place but was an interesting article. I went to ha chan too, right opposite the bus stop (take the bus, dont walk)
ha-chan herself had no idea about the article and was really pleased to hear, i gave her the clipping i brought.
i had a lot of fun in that place with the locals singing karaoke.

Comment on Little Okinawa by jeridel

jeridel — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:02:44 +0000

Oh wow! I didn’t know there was a Little Okinawa in Yokohama! I’ve been to Chinatown in Yokohama, but not Little Okinawa. Not that I need to go, though. I actually live in Okinawa now…

Comment on Kashgar by markandrews

markandrews — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 07:09:32 +0000

More photographs can be seen on the writer’s web site at http://www.markeaandrews.com/photos/travel/china/xinjiang

Comment on Nishinari by kevcham

kevcham — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 02:53:08 +0000

This is the kind of article I would love to see more of in Metropolis. A real atmosphere piece that’s actually not tied to promoting some sponsor or advertiser for a change. A reason at last to pick up this magazine and read it! Well written too. More !

Comment on Nishinari by greenejaponica

greenejaponica — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:20:39 +0000

Nice read.
Gangsters, blackmarkets and doss-houses – sounds a lot like Yokohama’s Kotobukicho district (http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fl20100706zg.html) – right down to the recent attempts to lure in foreign backpackers…

Comment on A Drinker’s Tour by rotkopf

rotkopf — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 01:06:44 +0000

I can recommend the tour at of Suntory’s Yamazaki distillery. The tour is well organised and you can sample the whisky – Foreigners might get more than just one glass of it

BTW: Despite being in Osaka Prefecture, JR Yamazaki Station is only a 15 minutes ride from Kyoto!

Comment on A Drinker’s Tour by greenejaponica

greenejaponica — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:14:51 +0000

Nice round-up of Japanese drams.

There’s a longer history of the Yoichi distillery (and the Japanese husband and Scottish wife who founded it) over at: http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fl20101128x1.html

Raise a glass to Masataka and Rita Taketsuru if you’re ever in Hokkaido,

Comment on Little Okinawa by greenejaponica

greenejaponica — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 23:04:56 +0000

You can read more about the area – including the discrimination faced by early residents – in the Japan Times article, An Island in the City: http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fv20101017a1.html
GJ

Comment on Nagasaki Nights by rotkopf

rotkopf — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:32:25 +0000

One of the few good places for a late drink in Nagasaki is Bar Nagare and (in the same building) Nagare no Hanare. The former (2F) is an excellent place and has very friendly owners. Open 7pm-3am. Next streetcar stop: Kankodori. http://www.nagasaki-yokanavi.net/shop/shop.shtml?s=891

Comment on Sports World by darthmiffy

darthmiffy — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:27:00 +0000

Haikyo Corner completely changed how I look at Japan. Now I stop and admire the dilapidated, abandoned sites around me as a source of musing and beauty in an unconstructed fashion. This IS my favorite part of Met.

Comment on Kanda River by alena4tokyo

alena4tokyo — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:48:13 +0000

Yes, the walking path picks up again in the Shinjuku area and runs along the river to Shimo-Ochiai (station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line). This stretch of the river is very green with lots of trees and little parks. Best in spring for there are lots of cherry trees; good shade in summer; autumn leaves later in the year.
It appears for a bit in the Takadanobaba area but picks up again in the Waseda area near Waseda Station of the Arakawa Tram Line. This is my favourite stretch. Same here, best in spring around cherry blossom season but lots of shade in summer.
Just before Iidabashi is the Toppan Building, one of Japan’s main printing companies. They house an interesting Printing Museum.
From Iidabashi to Ochanomizu it is mainly pedestrian paths that follow the road along the river.

Comment on Kanda River by jclark10404

jclark10404 — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:42:29 +0000

There is a nice walking path along the river from Inokashira Koen through Nakano. It’s been a while, but I think it disappears for a bit before you pick it up again running parallel to the Chuo Line after Shinjuku. I used to live right along it in Takaido. My favorite part is between Kichijoji and Mitakadai. Great walk/ride!

Comment on Kanda River by darthmiffy

darthmiffy — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:19:36 +0000

Gorgeous piece! I love this. There is so much to Tokyo beyond concrete. As I live near here, I will explore this on my road bike this summer. Thanks!

Comment on Kanda River by atg13

atg13 — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 21:06:22 +0000

Is there a path along the River

Comment on Little Okinawa by kosakakris

kosakakris — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:31:45 +0000

Great writing, interesting place — thanks, Metropolis.

Comment on Yokosuka by akapuli

akapuli — Sat, 01 May 2010 12:54:21 +0000

If already in yokosuka, it would also be interesting to visit DoCoMo’s R&D Exhibition Hall “WHARF”. Prior registration is necessary, but it’s good fun! http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/corporate/technology/rd/rdcenter/wharf/index.html

Comment on Yamate Seven Lucky Gods Walk by The Seven Lucky Gods « The Quilting Sword

The Seven Lucky Gods « The Quilting Sword — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:46:10 +0000

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