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Meeting Spots around Central Tokyo

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

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Meeting people in Tokyo can be difficult at times. Can’t imagine how we got by in the days before mobile phones. To make it even easier, we have listed up a few places, some with photos, to help you catch up with the other person(s). This is by no means a complete list, but here it is – Meeting Places around Central Tokyo

If you have other meeting places you would like for us to map out in Tokyo, please send us a photo of the location and we will map it out for you. Send us the photo (preferably at least 1 megapixel photo) to needit@gmap.co.jp.

Thai Festival 2009 – May 16-17

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

Definitely a fun festival, especially if you love Thai food and culture. There will food, music, dances and even a Muay Thai demonstration. If the weather cooperates, it should be really nice! The festival generally draws a lot of people and the atmosphere is great. You can feel warm weather (or rainy season) just around the corner.

Where:Yoyogi Park Event Area with monthly schedule
When:May 16-17 (Sat-Sun) 9:00-20:00
Website: www.thaifestival.net
Event Schedule:Thai Festival 2009
Thai Festival

Here are some videos of past festivals→Videos

IRB Toshiba JWC 2009 – June 13 (Sat) Matches

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009



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The Rugby Junior World Cup is well underway and so far there doesn’t seem to be any major surprises or upsets, although the Scots seem a bit weak. Going into Round 3, New Zealand, England, France, Australia and Wales have won in strong form.

Here is link to schedules and results.
Fixtures and Results

Japan has lost both its games, going down 0-43 against England but a respectable 20-29 against Samoa. Japan will face Scotland, who has lost both of its matches (14-17 to Samoa and 7-30 against England). Below are the date, time and venue.

Japan vs Scotland
June 13th (Sat) 15:00
Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground

The other game in Tokyo on Saturday
England vs Samoa
June 13th (Sat) 13:00
Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground

In Osaka
Fiji vs Italy
June 13th (Sat) 13:00
Hanazono Rugby Ground

France vs South Africa
June 13th (Sat) 15:00
Hanazono Rugby Ground

forever21 Opens its First Store in Japan

Monday, April 27th, 2009

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On Wednesday April 29, Japanese fashion will reach new heights with the grand opening of the new forever21 store in Harajuku. The world renowned brand intends to supply its audience with the most current and popular fashions from around the world, presenting its customers with look that will hopefully leave them with the lasting sensation of remaining FOREVER21, and GMAP has provided the essential information you need to join in on all the fun.

Grand Opening: April 29th (Wednesday)
Location: Map
Website: www.forever21.co.jp

GMAP on iPhone/iTouch App Store

Monday, April 20th, 2009

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You knew we would eventually do it. GMAP, with Enfour, have launched a bi-lingual Tokyo map application on the iTunes App Store. Find!TOKYO is one of the most comprehensive bi-lingual map service on the App Store, featuring thousands of bi-lingual custom designed maps for the iPhone/iPod touch screen.

The application includes fully scalable Tokyo train/subway map, interior maps of major stations, area maps and a detailed directory with maps of hotels, cinemas, parks, temples, shrines, etc. Along with the maps, many locations are tagged with photos and relevant information for use as visual guides or to learn about the locations. The content is stored inside the application so there is no need to access the Internet; ideal for the iTouch and overeas iPhone users.

Users will be able to tap hotspots for more information, pinch zoom, drill down to specific maps and photos of popular areas. If you can’t find the map you are looking for, you will be able to access the GMAP website that is optimized for the app clients. You will be able to just type in the name of the location into the GMAP search box to access the map. If the location still cannot be found, a request can be made to map the location.

There is a 600 yen one-time fee for Find!TOKYO. This price includes future versions, which will include more updates of Central Tokyo, areas and maps. Never get lost again in Tokyo! Click below to access the app.

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Please refer to our Japanese release;
「Find!TOKYO」のiPhone、iPod touch用Appが登場

One Love Jamaica Festival 2009

Monday, April 20th, 2009

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The weather has cleared up with plenty of sunshine. Come out and enjoy the sights and sounds at the One Love Jamaica Festival at Yoyogi Park Event Area. There will be plenty of reggae music blasting for two days.

Where:Yoyogi Park Event Area with monthly schedule
When:May 9-10 (Sat-Sun) 9:00-20:00
Website:www.onelove-jamaica-fes.org

Hanami Spots! 花見スポット!

Friday, March 27th, 2009

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It’s that time of the year again! A lot of cherry blossom viewing and drinking! We have mapped out a few parks to help people gather. Here they are! And aove is a shot of a Crane Fountain in Hibiya Park.

Yoyogi Park
Hibiya Park
Ueno Park
Shinjuku Gyoen
Shiba Park
Inokashira Park
Komazawa Olympic Park
Kinuta Park
Showa Memorial Park

Download these to your phone or just type in the park name from our PC/mobile site http://gmap.jp. Use these to meet people and such. If you have any interesting photos, please send it us at info@gmap.co.jp!

For maps in Japanese

代々木公園
日比谷公園
上野公園
新宿御苑
芝公園
井の頭公園
駒沢オリンピック公園
砧公園
昭和記念公園

Shangri-La Hotel enters the Japanese Market

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

Amid the world economic crisis, Shangri-La Hotel has finally entered the Japanese market. On March 2, following a lion dance ceremony, the doors opened to guests of honor and hotel employees. The 202-room hotel will occupy the top 11 floors of Marunouchi Trust Tower Main Building and include Italian restaurant Piacere, Japanese restaurant Nadaman, lobby lounge and horizon club lounge.

The hotel is located right next to Tokyo Station; the latest addition to the Marunouchi area. The hotel will offer “Discover Shangri-La” until April 12, 2009. During this time, you can stay in a deluxe room for 110,000yen a night (tax and service charge not included). Rates usually begin at 56,000yen a night.

Within a few short years, the Tokyo Station area has added Marunouchi Building, Shin-Marunouchi Building, TOKIA, Four Seasons Hotel, etc. This is not to mention The Peninsula Hotel and Yurakucho ITOCiA nearby. If this economic situation continues, we may be looking at a ghost town.

On an interesting note, Shangri-La has suspended plans to open a hotel in Chicago, Tokyo’s rival city for hosting the 2016 Olympics. Good luck Shangri-La.

Shangri-La Hotel Map

Tokyo Anime Fair 2009: March 18-21 (Wed-Sat)

Sunday, March 1st, 2009



Japan is a superpower in the animation world and its largest city will hold its annual fair this week. There were 289 companies including 79 from overseas last year. Head out to Big Sight if you are an anime fan!

Big Sight Area Map
Big Sight up close
Date: March 18-21 (Wednesday-Saturday)
Exhibitor List
Website

Akasaka Sacas

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

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Home of TBS Broadcasting Center and various other large buildings, it was opened in March 2008. It consists of Akasaka Blitz, Akasaka Biz Tower, Akasaka ACT Theatre, Akasaka the Residence and TBS Broadcasting Center. Nearest station is Akasaka on the Chiyoda Line.

Access: Akasaka Sacas
Website: sacas.net