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Tokyo fashion and Style Arena: Daikanyama, Ginza, Harajuku, Omotesando and Shibuya

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Tokyo fashion and Style Arena: Vibes of Daikanyama, Ginza, Harajuku, Omotesando and Shibuya Sarah Deschamps and Hiroshi Saito Modern Tokyo Times   The different vibes of Tokyo fashion are always in heavy demand both internally and internationally therefore the Style Arena website is a must place to check continuously for latest images and news. Images [...]

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Tokyo Tourism and Stunning Gardens: Kiyosumi and Rikugien

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Tokyo Tourism and Stunning Gardens: Kiyosumi and Rikugien Sarah Deschamps and Kanako Itamae Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo is an enormous city which attracts Japanese tourists, international tourists and business people all year round. This ultra-modern city means many things to different people because for some it is all about modernity but to others they want to dig [...]

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Agora Gallery in New York and the Exhibition of Fine Arts from Asia: East Meets West

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Agora Gallery in New York and the Exhibition of Fine Arts from Asia: East Meets West Tomoko Hara and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Agora Gallery is holding three current art exhibitions whereby domestic and international artists are on show. Each exhibition appeals to three different themes which flow through the diversity of [...]

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Tokyo Lifestyle, Fashion and Culture in Harajuku and Omotesando

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Tokyo Lifestyle, Fashion and Culture in Harajuku and Omotesando  Michel Lebon and Kanako Itamae Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo is internationally famous for state of the art buildings, modern infrastructure, and being an economic powerhouse. Lifestyle in this mega-city is richly rewarding because each district will provide something new. However, if you want to feel the [...]

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Toyama Tourism and Stunning Kurobe Lake: Beautiful Japan

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Toyama Tourism and Stunning Kurobe Lake: Beautiful Japan Hiroshi Saito and Tomoko Hara Modern Tokyo Times Japan is blessed (http://www.alpen-route.com/english/) with so many amazing places to visit that tourists are literary spoilt for choice. Familiar names for international tourists will apply to Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Kamakura, and countless other places like beautiful Koyasan in Wakayama. [...]

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Japan Tourism in Wakayama: Koyasan, Kukai and Shingon Buddhism

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Japan Tourism in Wakayama: Koyasan, Kukai and Shingon Buddhism Olivier LeCourt and  Hiroshi Saito Modern Tokyo Times Koyasan is located in Wakayama Prefecture and the stunning nature throughout the year is extremely beautiful. The rich legacy of culture and religion is still alive and Mount Koya provides amazing views. Therefore, you can understand why Kukai [...]

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Tokyo Tourism and Lifestyle: Tranquility and the Beautiful Gardens of Komagome

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Tokyo Tourism and Lifestyle: Tranquility and the Beautiful Gardens of Komagome Kanako Itamae and Olivier LeCourt Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo is a huge mega-city which caters for so many different lifestyles and in Komagome you can find peace and tranquility. This applies to two beautiful gardens within walking distance and many Buddhist temples and Shinto [...]

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Japan Tourism and Negoro-ji: Amazing Buddhist Temples in Stunning Wakayama

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Japan Tourism and Negoro-ji: Amazing Buddhist Temples in Stunning Wakayama Walter Sebastian and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Wakayama prefecture is a perfect place to visit for tourists who adore culture, architecture, the richness of Buddhism, the indigenous faith of Shintoism, stunning beaches, an amazing castle, and because of multiple other factors. Also, the [...]

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Tokyo Tourism and Lifestyle: The Adorable Garden of Koishikawa Korakuen

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Tokyo Tourism and Lifestyle: The Adorable Garden of Koishikawa Korakuen Sarah Deschamps and Kanako Itamae Modern Tokyo Times The pace of life in all major cities throughout the world can sometimes catch up on people therefore gardens are important places to unwind and refresh the soul. Of course individuals visit beautiful gardens for many reasons [...]

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Tokyo Fashion and Lifestyle News: Otaku Culture, Fashion and Anime in Vibrant Tokyo

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Tokyo Fashion and Lifestyle News: Otaku Culture, Fashion and Anime in Vibrant Tokyo Hiroshi Saito and Michel Lebon Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo lifestyle is an amazing experience for Tokyoites, tourists and expatriates. The wealth of choices and things to do are boundless in this mega-city. Another amazing feature is that unlike many famous international cities [...]

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Japan Tourism Rebounds in 2012: Hopefully 2013 will Witness a Further Increase

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Japan Tourism Rebounds in 2012: Hopefully 2013 will Witness a Further Increase Tomoko Hara and Joachim de Villiers Modern Tokyo Times Tourist numbers in Japan grew by 34.6% in 2012 compared with the figure of 2011 therefore this bodes well for 2013. Of course, the aftershocks from the tragic 9.0-magnitude earthquake which triggered the brutal [...]

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California Tourism at The Racetrack: Death Valley National Park

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California Tourism at The Racetrack: Death Valley National Park Laura Leiva Modern Tokyo Times There are plenty of unusual attractions and destinations around the globe, but perhaps The Racetrack is one of the most perplexing. Located in the Death Valley National Park between Last Chance and Cottonwood Ranges, a mysterious event takes place – rocks [...]

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