In these tumultuous times, it might help to take a stroll to a nearby temple or shrine. Below is a list of some major ones.
Temples
Aoyama Baisouin Temple Walkway
Aoyama Zenko Temple
Azabusan Zempuku Temple
Chosen Temple
Daian Temple
Jiganin Temple
Kensou Temple
Sengakuji Temple
Sensoji Temple
Tofuku Temple
Zojo Temple
Shrines
Asakusa Shrine
Atago Shrine
Hanazono Shrine
Hie Shrine
Meiji Shrine
Nezu Shrine
Togo Shrine
Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine
Yasukuni Shrine
We realized that we needed a separate interface for iPhone users and not the PC GMAP site. For those with iPhones, please access our site from this page. You can do it by bookmarking this page.
http://iphone.gmap.jp/
It will take you to this page.
The map details are on another page.
The map page will look like this.
Actually this site has been available for some time. So enjoy!
Above are beer for sale for 105 yen a bottle!!! Can you believe it? What’s the catch? Basically there are scratches on the label or the “best date” has passed. But beer basically stays good for another year. Not convinced? Then this is not for you. But if you want premium imported beer for that hanami party, please come by and buy these! You are interested, please send an email to info@gmap.co.jp and we will send you a map where you can buy these. The location is between Yotsuya-sanchome, Sendagaya, Shinanomachi and Kokuritsu-kyogijo Stations.
First come, first serve!!!
Yes it is that time of year! Another St. Patrick’s Parade down Omotesando! The parade is held this Sunday (March 14) from 14:00 to 16:00, but the drinking starts right after breakfast and will continue at the bars after the parade!
Yes, the current French Embassy in Hiroo will be destroyed! Actually, the embassy will be relocated next door, but in the meantime, the former offices will feature what the embassy is calling “No Man’s Land.” The area will feature rising artists from both France and Japan. Visitors are welcome! No passports needed. If you’ve never had a chance to visit the embassy, this is a good opportunity. The last day will be on January 31, 2010. Don’t miss it!
Dates: November 26-January 31
French Embassy Map
Homepage: French / Japanese
There will be a cafe on premises serving casual, affordable afternoon meals from Thursday to Sunday. It is being run by the people at Star Crew, an established catering and staffing company for exclusive parties around Tokyo. Below are some photos of the cafe.
The Nezu Museum, which houses the private collection of Nezu Kaichirō (1860–1940), the late president of Tobu Railway, reopened October 7th after being closed since May 2006. The museum building has gone through a renovation designed by architect Kuma Kengo.
The first exhibition is “National Treasure Nachi Waterfall and Representations of Nature,” which runs to November 8th. The museum is in the Omotesando area and includes a serene Japanese garden with a pond, along with many tea houses. Take in the tranquility of traditional Japan, right off the fashionable Omotesando area.
Museum Hours: 10:00-17:00 (last entrance 4:30)
Closed on Mondays (Except when national holiday falls on Monday. Then Tuesday is closed.), New Year’s holidays and during exhibition installations
Entrance Fees
Adult: 1000 yen (800 yen).
Students ［High school student or above］: 800 yen (600 yen).
Map: GMAP
Website: www.nezu-muse.or.jp
JAPAN MUSIC WEEK & Jinnan Jazz Festival
present
Neil Stalnaker Quintet featuring
Seiichi Nakamura (tenor sax)
Tokyo Main Dining
November 13 – 10pm (22:00)
All full evening of music with 5 bands beginning at 6:30pm.
18:30 TRY-TONE
19:00 Outer Rim
20:00 Yume-Goto
21:00 Tsuyoshi Niwa Quartet
22:00 Neil Stalnaker Quintet
24:00 – 4am Midnight Jam Session
Tokyo Main Dining
http://www.shidax.co.jp/tmd/tmd.html
Map:
http://gmap.jp/shop-9059.html
Charge: 3000yen
This charge also gives you a festival wristband that allows you to enter over 100 music events Nov. 9-15.
Charge: 2500yen ADVANCE PURCHASE!!!!
CONTACT ME FOR WRISTBANDS!!!
neilstalnaker007@hotmail.com
neilstalnaker@i.softbank.jp
Japan Music Week
http://www.japanmusicweek.com
Neil
http://www.neilstalnaker.com
http://neilstalnakernews.blogspot.com/
Tokyo Vegetarian Festival will kick off at Yoyogi Park Event Area again this year. Sponsored by the Japan Vegetarian Society, the festival will feature many vegetarian restaurants, earth-friendly shops, live bands and speakers. It has never been such a good time to be a vegetarian. Be healthy and environmentally friendly!
Tokyo Vegetarian Festival 2009
Location: Yoyogi Park Event Area
When: Oct 17-18 (Sat-Sun) 10:00-17:00
Website: www.tokyo-vegefest.com
So, where’s the beef? If you don’t care for the tree hugging stuff, then head on out to Shinagawa for some real food! Yes, there will be a meat market festival this weekend as well! Below is the adorable Tonkichi. Don’t you just want to eat him up? Yep, a lot of food.
OK. Two contrasting festivals on the same two days. How about eating your heart out on Saturday and then taking it easy on Sunday? In either case, some good food all around!
Tokyo Meat Market Festival
Location: Metropolitan Central Wholesale Meat Market
When: Oct 17th(Sat) 10:00-16:00/Oct 18th(Sun) 10:00-15:00
GMAP has launched its first application on the Apple App Store! Combining area and individual maps, we have created an app that helps people find true free wifi spots in central Tokyo! No need to access the Internet or to walk around trying to locate a free wifi spot. Here is how it works. Below is the menu page.
You can search your free wifi spot by area or train station. Below are images by area and stations.
Here is an area with wifi logos to indicate the spots where you can find free wifi.
Just touch one of the logos and you will get a GMAP, helping you get to the location.
We even found free outdoor wifi spots. No need to go into a cafe or shop!
Want to rate a location for its signal strength, ideal location and ambience? Or want to report a free wifi spot? You can do it using our GPS function.
You also get a train map of central Tokyo!
Look forward to more areas and free wifi spots on our updates! Great for iPod Touches, laptops, iPhones from overseas and for those wanting to make Skype calls! There is just an one-time fee of 350 yen, which includes all future updates!
Down load it here!
Ami & her guitar will be striking some chords for some songs, chansons, canzone for you this month. Dont miss it!
Aug 2 Sunday from 8:30 at What the Dickens, Ebisu
Come prepared to sway your hip with some rock tunes by Ami & her guitar
Aug 14 Friday from 8:30 at JBs Bar, Yokohama
Classic American bar with classic American tunes by Ami & her gutiar featuring Phil on Drums. The place also has an English touch (Darts…anyone?)
http://jbs-diningandmusicbar-yokohama.com/
Aug 22 Saturday from 8:30 at Brusca
Very fun and cozy European hangout accompanied by multilingual rock tunes by Ami & Co. Bruschetta here is a must try.
Aug 29 Saturday at Cafe y Libros, Meguro
Door open 6 pm, Live starts 7 pm Bienvenido! Look forward to this event with the Latin/American pop rock tunes by Ami & her gutiar. You might even find yourself wanting to strut your stuff in tango or salsa if chances arise. Spanish is spoken here too! Hasta el 29 agosto minasan!
www.cafeylibros.com
About Ami
Ami & her guitar, a cali singer who has been performing since she was a little girl (and still is sometimes). Her passion for music and her love of children lead her to commit in contributing to projects for girls education in order to prevent them being trafficked and sold into prostitution. More info can be found here
English
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fl20070825a1.html
日本語 Japanese
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/entertainment/music/news/20070816et07.htm