http://www.tenkai-japan.com Cool Japan Guide - Travel,Shopping,Fashion,J-pop,Anime,Drama,Movie,Entertainment,Gourmet,Lifestyle Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:47:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 ja [caption id="attachment_8894" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="The image of the god of comics"][/caption] Osamu Tezuka (手塚 治虫 November 3, 1928 – February 9, 1989) was a Japanese manga artist, an animator, a producer, and a medical doctor, although he never practiced medicine. Born in Osaka Prefecture, he is best known as the creator ... http://www.tenkai-japan.com/2010/09/08/get-to-know-the-work-of-osamu-tezuka/     Hiroshi Ebisawa Architect & Associates http://www.e-koubo.co.jp/   Yuya “Kotohiki-kairo”       Yuya “Kotohiki-kairo” is located in Kannonji city, 30 minutes from Seto-ohashi Bridge, in the center of the Mitoyo area, western Kagawa prefecture. Five minutes away from the center of the city is the Seto Inland Sea (瀬戸内海,). Beautiful sunsets, set against white dune and green pine ... http://www.tenkai-japan.com/2010/09/07/scenic-corridor-connects-bathhouse-and-eating-facility/ Hime-DECO  hearty box At this point, Hearty&Hearty does not deal with any international shipping methods. However, we are considering to implement international shipping methods in the near future. So please stay in touch with Hearty&Hearty. Hearty&Hearty -hina- http://www.tenkai-japan.com/2010/09/07/heartyheaty-deco-new-products/ New!! Hime-DECO mirror At this point, Hearty&Hearty does not deal with any international shipping methods. However, we are considering to implement international shipping methods in the near future. So please stay in touch with Hearty&Hearty. Hearty&Hearty -hina- http://www.tenkai-japan.com/2010/09/07/new-hime-deco-mirror-heartyhearty/ Onsen & Onsen-pools!? Michinoeki (roadside station) is basically the public facilities where you can enjoy local products.  At various Michinoekies, my family often eat delicious Udon-noodles, Soba-noodles, ice creams, etc.  We usually buy local vegetables as well. [caption id="attachment_8847" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Onsen&onsen-pools are equipped with this Michinoeki."][/caption] Michinoeki Kitsuregawa is one of the ... http://www.tenkai-japan.com/2010/09/06/michinoekiroadside-station-kitsuregawa/  "The 11th Tokyo Girls Collection 2010 A/W"  or " The 11th TGC "was held at Saitama Super Arena on the Sep 4th. http://tgc.st/10AW/whats_en/    This series of the one of the largest and most notable fashion festas started in 2005 and since then it has hosted these events biannually, some of which ... http://www.tenkai-japan.com/2010/09/06/the-11th-tokyo-girls-collection-held-at-saitama-super-arena/ [caption id="attachment_8829" align="alignnone" width="170" caption="SAMURAI GUITARIST "][/caption] MIYAVI is making a guest appearance on a song by Good Charlotte.The song is "Like It's Her Birthday" from the band's upcoming album "Cardiology," which goes on sale in Japan on October 27, ahead of the U.S. release. On September 7, the song will ... http://www.tenkai-japan.com/2010/09/05/miyavi-x-good-charlotte/     Name: Norakuro Manga Museum Address: Morishita Bunka Center 3-12-17 Morishita, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-0004, JAPAN Phone: +81-3-5600-8666 URL: http://www5a.biglobe.ne.jp/~norakuro/sub1/index.htm Business hours: 9:00-21:00 Closed: First and third Monday of each month, New Year’s holidays Admission: Free   Norakuro Manga Museum was established in the Morishita Bunka Center in Koto Ward based on the fact that Suiho Tagawa, creator of “Norakuro,” a ... http://www.tenkai-japan.com/2010/09/02/suiho-tagawa-norakuro-manga-museum/ Rock band LUNA SEA announced their return. During the Hong Kong press conference the band confirmed the reunion and announced their first concert tour in ten years. The tour, named 20th Anniversary World Tour Reboot will start on November 27 in Germany and will likely end with a 2days performance ... http://www.tenkai-japan.com/2010/09/01/luna-sea-20th-anniversary-world-tour-reboot/ [caption id="attachment_8790" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Anniversary of the 100th BD of KEWPIE"][/caption] The exhibition commemorating the 100th birthday of KEWPIE is now being held at Utsunomiya Museum.  KEWPIE was originated in the illustration by Rose O’Neill in U.S.A.  Since then, Kewpie has got popular all over the world. [caption id="attachment_8787" align="alignright" width="300" caption="New ... http://www.tenkai-japan.com/2010/09/01/kewpie%e2%80%99s-100th-birthday/ Renewed Miyano Onsen wholly open         A Cozy Japanese Inn “Miyano Onsen” in the “ninja” town.   Miyano Onsen in Koka celebrates its 110th anniversary this year. The small Onsen inn with only 10 guest rooms has started construction for its renovation and expansion since last year. Its outdoor grand bath, as a part ... http://www.tenkai-japan.com/2010/08/31/a-hiding-onsen-for-modern-day-%e2%80%9cninja%e2%80%9d/ 　『24 HOUR TELEVISION 33 "Love Saves The Earth" 』 or "24HTV 33"(/24時間テレビ３３「愛は地球を救う」)　http://www.ntv.co.jp/24h/ , the nationwide special TV charity show was held Aug.28th(Sat.)-29th(Sun.) and by the end of the program, it succeeded in raising some 280 million Yen(≒ $34 million, €2.6 million) in amount. And the charity term of the show is ... http://www.tenkai-japan.com/2010/08/31/some-280000000-yen-being-donated-to-the-charity-show-of-%e3%80%8e24-hour-television-33-love-saves-the-earth%e3%80%8f/ I've been to Nikko with TOTAK members the other day.  Main purpose of our visist to Nikko was to appreciate a performance of Takigi Noh Play at Rin-nouji Temple.  Chair person of the society organized the tour not only to see the Noh Play but also including Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial ... http://www.tenkai-japan.com/2010/08/29/nikko-tamozawa-imperial-villa-memorial-park/  The course  of  "TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2010 @Shinagawa" or "TIF2010" held on this Aug.6th-8th(the eve event was held on the 6th) in Shinagawa Tokyo is going to air on coming Sep.(Fri.) 10th 21:00- 0:00 and 20th(Mon.) 20:00-23:00（re-run will be done on the 20th） at Sky PercTV! http://www.skyperfectv.co.jp/eng/guide/index.html  and http://www.skyperfectv.co.jp/special/idol/   "TIF2010" has been the biggest ... http://www.tenkai-japan.com/2010/08/29/tokyo-idol-festival-2010s-course-is-going-to-air-at-sky-perfectv-on-sep-10th-and-20th/ I’m introducing my favorite restaurant♪ “Vampire café”in Ginza. http://www.diamond-dining.com/vampire/index.html Black and red fabulous gothic atmosphere. There are many bats and roses ornaments. It’s like a den on vampires. The atmosphere,dishes and drinks are awesome! Why don’t you go to this place? http://www.tenkai-japan.com/2010/08/27/%e2%98%86vampire-cafe/