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Author: Marc Popelier

Yokohama Landmark Tower and Red Brick Warehouses
By Marc Popelier Posted on April 7, 2015January 21, 2018

Yokohama, a One Day Walking Tour

Yokohama ( 横浜 ) is the second largest agglomeration in Japan, just south of Tokyo. The city is host of one of the largest and most lively China towns in the world as well as … Continue reading Yokohama, a One Day Walking Tour

Categories: Around TokyoTags: Chukagai, day trip, Kannai, Yamate, Yokohama, 横浜, 中華街
By Marc Popelier Posted on March 29, 2015April 7, 2015

Sakura in Yokohama and Kamakura

Over the last week the weather changed from relatively cold to warm in the Kanto region. Just in time to bring the cherry flower trees into blossom for the weekend. … Continue reading Sakura in Yokohama and Kamakura

Categories: Around TokyoTags: Kamakura, Sakura, Yokohama
By Marc Popelier Posted on March 21, 2015November 15, 2020

Kawagoe : back to the Edo period

Kawagoe (川越),  also named Ko-Edo, is a nice town only 30 minutes away from Tokyo. If you want to experience how Tokyo may have looked like at the end of the Edo period … Continue reading Kawagoe : back to the Edo period

Categories: Around TokyoTags: day trip, Edo, Kawagoe
By Marc Popelier Posted on March 15, 2015May 5, 2015

Nishiki market in Kyoto

Nishiki food market (錦市場商店街) is an amazing place for everyone that likes traditional Japanese food. In a 400 meter long covered street in the city centre of Kyoto (京都) more than … Continue reading Nishiki market in Kyoto

Categories: KyotoTags: アリツグ, 錦市場商店街, food market, Kyoto, Nishiki, tsukemono, 京都
By Marc Popelier Posted on March 10, 2015April 16, 2015

Tokyo station

Tokyo station is more than 100 years old and with it’s magnificent red brick building one of the symbols of Tokyo. Per day the station has more than 500,000 travellers and … Continue reading Tokyo station

Categories: TokyoTags: JR East, Kitte, Marunouchi, Tokyo station
By Marc Popelier Posted on March 4, 2015June 8, 2015

Tokyo Skytree offers 360° city view

In no time the Skytree tower (634 meter) has become one of the most popular attractions in Tokyo. It is the tallest building in Japan and ranks in the top … Continue reading Tokyo Skytree offers 360° city view

Categories: TokyoTags: Skytree, Tokyo, Tower

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