Japan
Headstand In The Middle Of Shibuya Rush Hour - Photo Friday
No image this week as I want to plug someone else’s awesome site. Happy British Man is a photo collection of one man’s obsession with doing headstands in public places. This sequence of photos showing him doing a headstand on a zebra crossing in the middle of Shibuya rush hour in Tokyo is just unbelievable. At first I thought it was photoshopped but if you check the sequence you can see it’s real. The photos are a bit small to prevent web theft but they’re worth squinting at, believe me… (more…)
Tokyo Tour Guide - For Free!
Fascinated by Tokyo but intimidated about visiting due to a lack of Japanese language skills and the full on pace of Japan’s capital city? The philanthropic Tokyo Free Guides will let you explore the city like you’re a local - and it won’t cost you a yen (more…)
Tokyo Goth Lolita - Photo Friday
Every Friday, a new photo of amazing Asian people and places here on Travelhappy. This week - the costume play kids of Harajuku district in Japan’s capital city (more…)
Best Engrish Warning Sign Ever
If you go skiing in Japan, watch out for the warning signs on the slopes as well as the edge of the pistes themselves… (more…)
Tokyo Lanterns - Photo Friday
Travelhappy presents a badly taken photo of amazing Asian people and places every Friday. This week - Tokyo lanterns. (more…)
The Joy Of Japanese Vending Machines
Everyone knows that vending machines are everywhere in Japan. But even such a mundane machine can brighten up your day… (more…)
Chinese Tattoos Gone Bad: Engrish In Reverse
Thinking of getting a Chinese tattoo? Be very, very careful of what the Chinese characters say (rather than what you think they say) before you commit them to your skin to avoid unintentional hilarity amongst Chinese readers (more…)
Custom Made Tours of Tokyo
Discover a different side to Tokyo that’s normally hidden from tourists with bespoke tours of Japan’s capital that cover everything from architecture to food. Just don’t expect it to be cheap (more…)
Finding A Teaching Job At Japan Universities
Teaching in Japan is one of the best ways to support yourself so as to see the country, but how to get a top end job at one of the Japanese universities? Here’s some tips (more…)
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