Vegan Cake

Now cakes not only have the flavour of butter, there are also the flavours of Japanese radish, bell pepper, nanohana, celery etc. These vegan cakes (野菜ケーキ) contain less calories will help you to control body weight, the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants contain in the vegetables can help you to fight infection and numerous diseases.

Lighting Show in Toshimaen

Toshimaen in Tokyo is now holding the lighting show until  7^th April 2013. The setting is modeled on Las Vegas old town. The light show integrates with music is pleasing to the eye will enchant the children, elderly and your girlfriend.  http://www.toshimaen.co.jp/event/season.html

The oldest ramen in Japan

The Mitohan ramen (水戸藩らーめん) is said to be the oldest ramen in Japan. The Japanese learnt noodle-making from their Chinese counterpart. In the early days, ramen was made from flour and lotus powder. The dish integrated the theory of yin-yang and five elements from China. Yin-yang is represented by the meat and mushroom, it is said biological balance is achieved with these two kinds of food. Chives, scallion, leek, garlic, ginger are the five elements, it is said these five ingredients can regulate the five organs inside human body. Now we can enjoy Mitohan ramen in Kiraru restaurant in Toei Kyoto Studio Park or in other Chinese restaurant.

水戸藩らーめん

Ita Nail Art

Painting the favourite animation characters on the car is called "itasha" in Japanese. This trend is extended to nail art, now Japanese women can create their personal profile by wearing their own nail art.

Women living in Shimane Prefecture have the best skin texture

According to a survey conducted by Pola Cosmetics in September 2012, Shimane prefecture ranked number one in producing women with the best skin type, followed by Yamanashi and Kochi prefecture. Shimane prefecture is blessed with high humidity and low UV radiation, women living there are less likely to have wrinkles or dry skin.

Smoking Shelter

The smoking ban around the world almost leaves smokers with nowhere to go. In July two smoking shelters called “Ippuku” are set up in Ochanomizu and Kanda which offer a practical solution for those who fail to quit the bad habits. The smoking shelters are installed with state of art facilities which clean the air and dispose of the cigarette butts. Smokers can take a break and enjoy moments of their own at a price as low as 50 yen. 

www.ippk.jp

One Coin Lunch

rs to 500 yen coin. What could I buy with 500 yen? The ‘www.lunch500.com’ lists out the restaurants which provide meals in the price of 500 yen. Varieties include donburi, curry rice and hamburger set lunch. Most of the customers commented that the meals are satisfying, but more important the price is good and affordable.