Jun 01, 2010 Save 50% or more at Tokyo Restaurants and Spas with Piku.jp

Enjoy incredible restaurant, spa and entertainment offers at Piku.jp.
The current deal, is for a popular massage service for 52% off the regular price!!
Visit Piku.jp to purchase your Pikuwari ticket.
The site is currently in Japanese-only.  English inquiries and questions can be sent via the Piku contact us form.

May 19, 2010 In The Mood presents Beats for Books Vol. 2 on May 28, 2010

B4B is all about having fun while doing good and Beats for Books is our newest concept for supporting childhood literacy in developing countries just by going out and having a good time.

Please join us for the second installment of Beats for Books at SMOKE in Omotesando. We're expecting nice and warm weather so we can enjoy the outdoor patio while enjoying music from a solid lineup of great DJ's including DJ Fokus, Trey and 923 who will lead the way with an eclectic mix of House, Tribal and Progressive Lounge sounds.

Music, tasty food & drink, friendly people all coming together for a great cause. Can it get any better than that? Come out out and see for yourself at Smoke on May 28th in support of Room to Read--hope to see you there!
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May 11, 2010 Oxfam Charity Pub Quiz at THE FooTNiK Ebisu

Held on Tuesday 18th May, 8pm start at Footnik Ebisu

Shots and sausage roll prizes for special Shooter Questions! Many question categories … not just football!

1000 yen entry fee (all proceeds to Oxfam) Max 5 people per team Individuals & small-team combining welcomed!

Access to the Footnik in Ebisu

May 06, 2010 Save 50% or more at Tokyo restaurants and spas with Piku.jp

Enjoy incredible restaurant, spa and entertainment offers at Piku.jp.
The current deal, ending May 9, is a special 30,000 yen Spa Treatment Package at the Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo available for 15,000 yen. An ideal gift (Mother's Day)!
Visit Piku.jp to purchase your Pikuwari ticket.
The site is currently in Japanese-only.  English inquiries and questions can be sent via the Piku contact us form.

Apr 30, 2010 Grand Sumo May Tournament

The Grand Sumo May Tournament this year is going to be held at the Kokugikan in Ryogoku from May 9th to May 23rd.  Watch all the sumo big guns in competitive action in the sumo ring this year!  Tickets are on sale now.  For more information on the tournament or ticket purchasing, visit the Japan Sumo Kyokai Grand Sumo page for details.

Apr 27, 2010 Bonsai Festival

This year's Bonsai Festival is held in Omiya Bonsai Village, the worldwide mecca of bonsai, on May 3rd - 5th. Perfect for Bonsai-lovers! Wander around "Bonsai Town" viewing rare bonsai collections. This festival features exhibits of outstanding bonsai pieces by the masters in the bonsai art. Also bonsai of all sizes and bonsai tools will be available for purchase.

Apr 27, 2010 Meiji-Jingu Shrine Spring Grand Festival

The Meiji-Jingu Shrine Spring Grand Festival celebrates and honors the deities in the Shinto religion. This year it is going to be held from April 29 - May 3rd at the Meiji-Jingu Shrine. Watch Bugaku (traditional ceremonial dance and music), Noh (traditional theatre), Sankyoku and Hogaku (traditional popular music), Hobu (traditional popular dance), and Kyudo (archery).

Apr 12, 2010 Barbacoa Classico, Authentic Churrascaria Restaurant

Barbacoa Classico is an authentic churrascaria restaurant where customers can enjoy a genuine Brazilian-style BBQ and a varied and fresh salad bar. 
The main restaurant of Barbacoa is located in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and it is popular among diners as a high-level churrascaria restaurant. In 2007, “Barbacoa Classico Marunouchi” was opened as an overseas branch on the 6th floor restaurant area of the Shin-Marunouchi Building, adjacent to Tokyo Station.

View a short video tour of Barbacoa Grills.

Apr 11, 2010 La Folle Journee au Japon

La Folle Journee au Japon, a must-go for classical music lovers.  This year the music festival is from April 28 - May 04, 2010.   

La Folle Journee, a superb festival of classical music, first held in 1995 in Nantes, France.  From the year 2000, La Folle Journee has been produced out of France.  It started in Lisbon in 2000, in Bilbao in 2002, in Tokyo in 2005, in Rio de Janeiro in 2007 and in Kanazawa in 2008.  Each year, the festival has a special theme that emphasizes significant movement in musical history.  This year the composer is Chopin!

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Access - Tokyo Station, Yurakucho Station

Mar 30, 2010 Cherry Blossom Viewing

There are many great locations around Tokyo to enjoy the traditional Japanese past-time of cherry blossom viewing.

Ueno Park - the cherry blossoms are lit up by lanterns at night.

Inokashira Park - Join young revelers by the lake in and enjoy a drink or two while admiring the cherry blossoms.

Shinjuku Gyoen - Relax in the beautiful grounds while enjoying the cherry blossoms.

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Mar 30, 2010 Kamakura Festival

From April 11th - 18th, dancing, parades and horseback archery are some of the festive sights which can be observed during the Kamakura Festival.

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Access - Kamakura Station

Mar 30, 2010 Yabusame (Horseback Archery) 2010

On April 17th, the Asakusa school of Yabusame will perform amazing horseback archery in Sumida Park. Access - Asakusa Station.

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Mar 23, 2010 New listing - EBESA Yamanouchi

Yamanouchi Town is located in the northern part of Nagano Prefecture, which is home to the Jigokudani Yaen Park that is inhabited with world-famous wild monkeys called "Snow Monkeys." Why not stay in this vast and popular sightseeing area, full of nature and the pleasant atmosphere of onsen (hot springs)? EBESA offers great value with tours that let you see, experience and fully enjoy the traditional activities in three main areas -- Shiga Kogen, Yudanaka Shibu Onsen-kyo and Kita Shiga Kogen.

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Mar 18, 2010 New listing - Yasuda Pension

Yasuda Pension is a small, friendly inn with a Spanish flair, located in Hida Takayama. For those who seek the great nature of the Japan's countryside, home-away-from-home comfort, and special local dishes such as Hida beef, Yasuda Pension is your number one choice!

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Mar 16, 2010 16th Career Strategies Seminar, by FEW Japan

ROCKIN’ YOUR CAREER – ON ANY STAGE, AT ANY AGE

On March 28, 2010, over 100 women will gather to participate in FEW Japan’s biennial Career Strategies Seminar (CSS), a full-day professional development event, held at Temple University Azabu Campus from 8:45-18:00.

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