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Akihabara Japan Latest Electronics Shopping

Oct 22, 2009 Author: admin | Filed under: Akihabara

Akihabara (秋葉原) (”Field of Autumn Leaves”), also known as Akihabara Electric Town (秋葉原電気街 Akihabara Denki Gai), is an area of Tokyo, Japan. What make Akihara so famous is AKihabara or Akiba is the central of Electronic shops in Japan.

Akihabara is the biggest electronics shop district in the world and one of the most important Japanese pop culture springs. Akihabara dreamed place for gadget, technology, anime, video games, robots and manga lovers.

Akihabara is the otaku of those who interested in Cosplay, Anime, Manga, and video playings. We can see the latest fashion in Japanese Electronic goods.

Major stores in Akihabara :

1. Ishimaru Denki
Operating ten stores across Akihabara, including the Main Store, Number One branch and Ekimae branch for electronic equipment, the Pasokon branch for PCs and the Game One and Soft One to Three branches for CDs, DVDs, games and anime related goods

2. Sofmap
Sofmap operates as many as 16 shops in the Akihabara area including multiple branches, which specialize in used computers. The stores are numbered from 1 to 14 plus the main store and the Kakuta branch. A duty free floor can be found in store number one.

3. Laox
Operating eight stores in Akihabara, including the Main Store, Computer branch, Duty Free Akihabara branch and Watch & Camera Branch, the Gakkikan branch for music instruments and three Asobit City branches for hobby and game related products.

4. Yamada Denki – Labi Akihabara
Yamada Denki operates a “LABI” store just across the street from the Akihabara Electric Town exit of JR Akihabara Station. It specializes in personal computers, pc accessories, and household electronics.

5. Akky
Akky operates three duty free shops in the area around Akihabara Station: Akky Main Store, Akky II and Akky III. Products on sale include a variety of electronic equipment for overseas use, including cameras, computers, televisions, DVD players and software.

6. Yodobashi Camera
The Shinjuku based discount electronic store giant Yodobashi Camera opened its huge Akihabara branch in September 2005. Unlike most other electronic shops, it is located on the east side of Akihabara Station, in the new Yodobashi Akiba Building.

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Yukata Japan Traditional Kimono Dress

Oct 16, 2009 Author: admin | Filed under: Japan Traditional, Yukata

Yukata (浴衣) is the simple model of Kimono, Japanese Traditional Dress.

The yukata is a japanese summer kimono worn by both men and women. The name yukata comes from the word “yu” (bath) and “katabira” (under clothing ). Thousandsof years ago, Court Nobles wore linen “yukatabira” which were draped loosely after taking a bath. It gradually became worn by japanese warriors and then by the general public when the sophisticated japanese public bath became popular. Today, the traditional japanese yukata is widely used for everything from festivals, ryokan, summer daily wear to simple night attire. In Japan, the yukata is the most popular daily clothing wear and is beloved for its 100% lightweight cotton fabric. The fabric designs vary from the traditional plain cross hatch pattern to more colorful scenery designs.

People wearing yukata are a common sight in Japan at fireworks displays, bon-odori festivals, and other summer events. The yukata is also frequently worn after bathing at traditional Japanese inns. Though their use is not limited to after-bath wear, yukata literally means bath(ing) clothes.

Japanese yukatas are one size fits all and measured in length. Length is measured from shoulder to the yukata bottom. Our beautiful yukata make wonderful robes and great japanese gifts!

How To Wear Yukata :
To wear a yukata pull the right side of the material around your body from right to left, then pull the left side of the yukata around your body from right to left and over the right side. Wrap the sash-style belt around your waist and tie in a bow. You’re done!

There are various style of Yukata. Yukata Princess Robe, Yukata Plum Blossom, Yukata Sumo Design, Yukata Crane Stream. Photos of Yukata, Japanese Traditional Dress here :

Yukata Japanese Traditional Dress

Yukata Princess Robe
This cotton kimono is light and comfortable. Size: Length 137 cm (54 in.); width: 62 cm (24.5 in.)

Yukata Plum Blossom

Made from the finest cotton and lovingly designed, yukata are Japan’s summer kimono. They are easy to wear and comfortable and come complete with a cotton sash. Size: length 142 cm (56 in.); width: 62cm (24.5 in.)

Yukata Sumo Design

Yukata are easy to wear, light and comfortable for both men and women – complete with a cotton sash. Size: 152 cm (59.8 in.); width: 69 cm (27.2 in.)

Yukata Crane Stream

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Jak Japan Matsuri Festival in Indonesia

Oct 13, 2009 Author: admin | Filed under: Japan Festival

Japan is a country with strong culture and still holding the traditional culture although also open with high techonology.

Celebrating a local event or festival is a must in every city in Japan. Every local district has it own festival, and celebrated annually altough may be different on date.

Matsuri (祭) is the Japanese word for a festival or holiday. In Japan, festivals are usually sponsored by a local shrine or temple, though they can be secular. There are countless local festivals (matsuri) in Japan because almost every shrine celebrates one of its own. Most festivals are held annually and celebrate the shrine’s deity or a seasonal or historical event. Some festival are held over several days.

Japan Matsuri Festival in Indonesia

Japan Culture is not a new thing for Indonesia Country. Many Japanese ideas are well accepted in the country which has Islam as a majority religion. Let’s say japan dorama, japan anime, japan manga, japan songs, japan cosplay, japan food with its sushitei, japan hairstyles, japan fashion, until japan costumes.

Japan Matsuri will take place in several places in Jakarta city from Oct. 3 to Oct. 11, and will feature various Japanese cultural performances, as well as exhibitions, seminars and contests.

Head of the organizing committee, Kuroda Kenichi, said the festival was held to gather the efforts of stakeholders who had frequently hold forums here to maintain the two countries’ relations.

“At this festival, we will gather the Indonesian and the Japanese communities through a series of events that will allow them to interact.

“We hope the festival will become an annual event in Jakarta and can be expanded to other cities in Indonesia in the future.”

The festival is supported by Jakarta-based groups, including the Jakarta Japan Club, Jakarta Shimbun daily and Jakarta Matsuri Noai.

Photos of Jak Japan Matsuri 2009, contains Japan cultures, japan customes, Japan Hero in Manga or Anime :