JiyugaokaPaul
United States
7 years in Japan
JiyugaokaPaul's Advice List
JiyugaokaPaul
United States
7 years in Japan
HoneyBaked Ham - Now a new store in Tokyo
Just an FYI that you can now get HoneyBaked Ham in Japan. We used to always have this growing up so happy to share it with Japanese friends. They are always amazed to try what we call 'real' ham.www.honeybaked.co.jp. Website is in English or Japanese.This kind of ham is not available…(102 words)
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HoneyBaked Ham - Now in Japan
Just an FYI that you can now get HoneyBaked Ham in Japan. We used to always have this growing up so happy to share it with Japanese friends. They are always amazed to try what we call 'real' ham.www.honeybaked.co.jp. Website is in English or Japanese.This kind of ham is not available…(90 words)
JiyugaokaPaul
Food English Party
Tamiya Playmodel Factory - and race track
While I thought it would be just an interesting shopping experience, the Tamiya Playmodel Factory turned into a 3 hour stop with my 8 year old son.Three floors total. Bottom two are dedicated to models, radio-controled cars, and race cars kits for the second floor circuit track. Models are a …(345 words)
JiyugaokaPaul
Kids Sport activities
Whitewater Rafting in Gunma Pref.
Living in the concrete jungle of Tokyo can be overwhelming after a while. (Like the frog being boiled in a pot.)I was looking for a place to get back to nature within a short Shinkansen ride from Tokyo. A friend turned me on to a place called Minakami in Gunma prefecture. There the Tone Riv…(112 words)
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Gunma Rafting Tokyo River Nature Shinkansen Bullet Train Kids Tone River
Jiyugaoka is one of Japanese ladies' favorites
Recently, the area surrounding Jiyugaoka Station was voted the place where young women would most like to live. In addition to the foreign brands that have shops there, there are literally dozens and dozens of independent shops and cafes. Great to just explore. (Can be crowded on weekends. …(67 words)
JiyugaokaPaul
Tokyo
HoneyBaked Ham also available from fall 2013.
I did just learn that HoneyBaked Ham (available only in US) will also begin selling in Japan this coming fall. www.honeybaked.co.jp.(24 words)
JiyugaokaPaul
Tokyo
If you like potato chips - you MUST try "Jagariko" "じゃがりこ”
I don't know why these are not in the States yet. Just think of a potato chip but shaped like a french fry. Many flavors, easy to eat, and they don't crumble all over you or your keyboard!I know Japanese who swear they are best dipped in mayonnaise.(49 words)
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