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1955 Tokyo Bay by Hoshino Resorts

October 16, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Showa nostalgia is big in Japan. Symbolizing a time of prosperity celebrated with bold, coloured retro-kitsch and a chance to escape. The Hoshino Resort’s 1955 Tokyo Bay hotel opened in 2024 to bring back the […]

Street Kart Tokyo

September 29, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Zipping across the world’s busiest pedestrian crossings in a go-kart is just wild and good for the soul. And wearing a fun super hero costume too adds to the fun of Tokyo’s famous Street Kart […]

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Japan – Ancient, Modern Day and Timeless

January 11, 2020 Our Man On The Ground 0

Start by looking down. Certainly that was my experience on arriving in Tokyo. From the Shibuya Sky Observatory on the 45th floor I spied the famous zebra crossings and the new Olympic Stadium. Following the […]