Area: Niigata｜Taiken Japan

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Aore Nagaoka City Hall: Public Service At Its Best

Aore Nagaoka is a masterpiece structure based on art and convenience. Designed by world-renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, it’s no wonder that this government office has become a tourist destination. It does not only serve aesthetic purposes but effectively caters to the needs of both locals and tourists. Every detail speaks not only of beauty but also function.

CultureNiigata

PH Chua

June 29, 2016

Oiran Procession in Asakusa, When You're in a Hurry

Who are oiran? According to Wikipedia, the word originates from the Japanese phrase "oira no tokoro no nēsan", which translates into "my elder sister." The kanji characters are 花 meaning "flower" and 魁 meaning "leader" or "first". They were high-class courtesans that possessed entertainer’s skills, such as playing musical instruments, arranging ikebana, performing tea ceremonies, etc.

EventsCultureNiigataTokyo

Teina-Tokyo

April 27, 2016

Cheap Chinese Delights

Here in Japan, Chinese restaurants usually do not have an exact highlighted dish unlike specialty restaurants such as a soba or curry restaurant. But they would most likely serve set meals (teishoku) and ramen. Let me share my three favorite Chinese restaurants in the neighbourhood of Minami Uonuma.

Food & DrinkNiigata

PH Chua

April 15, 2016

Urasa : The Charm of the Old

Many of those who come to visit Urasa are bewildered on the fact that it has its own Shinkansen (Bullet Train) stop despite having a low rate of commuter traffic and a high rate of aging population. When you come to reside at this place, you will discover many of the great things it has to offer and you will be amazed on how lucky it is to be in such a place, even if it is far from anything like Tokyo.

AttractionsEventsNatureFood & DrinkNiigata

PH Chua

October 14, 2015