Hello, I'm Finny, and I was born in the South East of England, but fell in love with a country almost 6000 miles away when I read a manga as a young teen. After taking Japanese classes in Sixth Form, I finally took the plunge and am now living in Tokyo.
I'm currently a part time Gaijin Idol (yes, really!) and want to spread my findings about Japan and its culture with the world.
In November 2015, I visited Kyoto to meet up with a friend who was now living in Shiga. She and I decided to try one of the many Maiko Makeover experiences on offer; after all, it's a once in a lifetime thing that you can only do in Japan.
Here are some of the top things to do in the Harajuku neighborhood of Tokyo.
Whilst there are many places to enjoy panoramic views of Tokyo, one of the top places for locals and tourists alike is in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Shinjuku.
Anyone visiting Japan cannot help but notice the colourful characters used to promote or identify everything from businesses and products, to services and regions.
In Japan, there are real life Pokémon Centres where you can buy pretty much any Poké-merchandise you could dream of.
If you are staying in Japan long term and are on a budget, a good alternative to renting an apartment (notorious for being expensive with many payments before you even move in and are often unfurnished) is to stay in a share house.
Akihabara is a mecca of pop culture. Whilst also known for its range of shops selling electronical items, this seems to have been overshadowed in recent times by the growing 'Otaku' (diehard fan) culture.
