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<Confess your love in Times Square, the center of the world!>
February is Valentine's Day ❤️
In the United States
There is no custom of women handing out obligatory chocolates to men.
It's a day to show love.
They may be couples who are dating or married couples.
A sweet day to express love and gratitude to each other.
Generally speaking, it is more common for men to give gifts to women.
A man holding a bouquet of roses in the city
You can also see men choosing women's underwear as gifts at Victoria's Giclet and other stores.
And of course "Confession Day" ❤️
In Times Square, the heart of Manhattan, New York
During this period, we will be holding a special event called "LOVE in Times Square."
They add a lot of excitement to the event every year.
(First photo)
If you apply in advance and are accepted
I got on my knees in front of her name projected on the big screen and proposed to her in front of everyone around the world❤️
I can't say "no" to this (smile)
If your advance application is accepted, you can even hold a simple wedding ceremony here❤️
(2nd photo)
In the middle of Times Square
Selected at the Love & Design Competition
Artistic objects based on the theme of "love" will be on display.
This year's chosen
The piece is called "Love Ever After" and different hearts appear depending on the angle, like in the photo.
This outdoor art is
It will be available for free from February 4th to March 4th.
If you come to NY, please come to this place to express your love and gratitude to your loved ones.
Happy Valentine's Day!!
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ALOHA
On hot days, shave ice is especially delicious. We recently introduced Kamaina Shave Ice, a delicious shop that uses homemade syrup made from Hawaiian fruits, when sightseeing on the North Shore.
It's also fun to eat in a jungle-like space with cute green geckos.
Hawaiian Dream Club tour video
https://youtu.be/FN39NP…
< Eat $1 cake in NY! >
In addition to the weak yen, prices are high!
" New York is surprised.
However, if you look around, you can find plenty of cheap and delicious restaurants.
One of the charms of New York.
After all, there are a lot of shops.
The first one is the famous "$1 pizza"!
The price has been increased reluctantly due to post-coronavirus inflation
Nowadays, "$1.50 pizza" has become mainstream.
Still, $1.50
It's cheap and the slices are American size, so each one is big.
It's a New York specialty after all.
⚫️ The famous "2 Bros Pizza" has 8 stores in Manhattan ↓
https://www.2brospizza.…
⚫️ There is also "1 Dollar Pizza" at 748 9th Ave (between 50th and 51st Streets)
All of this in New York, where prices are constantly rising.
There are some popular restaurants that have maintained their traditional prices and still offer meals for just $1.
Kam Hing Bakery's $1 cake!
Of course,
It is located in the food town of Chinatown.
address
118 Baxter Street
A local Chinese American restaurant is crowded with customers from the moment it opens for business for its "Dollar Cakes."
Please try it once.
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ALOHA
Morning tours of Hanauma Bay at this time of year are great and you can even see the sunrise.
Of course, there are plenty of great photo spots under the sea.
Hanauma Bay video https://youtu.be/FN39NP…
<Saved version‼️
5 Broadway Musicals
Including work,
I've seen every Broadway show that has anything to do with black music.
(The Color Purple, Ain't too proud (The Temptations), FELA!, Sister Act, Motown, Shuffle Along, Poggy and Bess, Jelly's Last Jam, Tina, Mama I want to sing, Dreamgirls, A raisin in the sun (Diddy's first b'way), etc.)
That's me, Kimiko Matsuo.
Currently being performed as of January 2025
We have introduced our top 5 recommendations in a video.
First, please see here↓
https://youtube.com/sho…
(Plus, special deals for a limited time only!)
*January 21st to February 9th is "NYC Broadway Week 2 for 1"
Two people can buy tickets for the price of one!
That is, half price↓
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~I want to see a musical, but the lines are in English.
〜Everyone is really good at singing, but
The story progresses with English lines over songs I don't know.
I was tired from the trip, so...
"I fell asleep in the theater! (sweat)"
What a thing
I don't think it's likely to be one of the five musicals mentioned above.
Because it's a parade of global hit songs that everyone knows.
The songs, the dance and the costumes
That alone is fun!
Let's Enjoy!!!
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<There are lots of great deals in NYC in the winter!>
It's a new year!
More than one million people from around the world gather at Times Square for the New Year countdown
It was the first heavy rain and thunder I've seen in my 20-plus years living in New York.
Many of the people who had been lining up since lunchtime, wearing diapers,
I couldn't bear it and left,
New York is truly a city where miracles happen.
The rain stopped before the New Year,
Those who waited patiently welcomed the best year ever, 2025, with the biggest smiles on their faces.
And as the weather gets colder in New York, the number of tourists will decrease dramatically.
That's the spot!
No matter where you go, there are no lines and the service is slow and polite.
This is the only "bargain season" of the year.
for example
⚫️25% off hotels
NYC Hotel Week (1/2-2/9)
25% off standard rooms at over 130 hotels
https://www.nyctourism.…
*This is great news in New York where hotel prices are soaring.
⚫️ Half price for Broadway musicals
NYC Broadway Week (1/21-2/9)
2 tickets for the price of 1 at 23 theaters
https://www.nyctourism.…
Great value lunch and dinner at your favorite restaurants
NYC Restaurant Week (1/21-2/9)
https://www.nyctourism.…
* Hundreds of restaurants offer prix fixe three-course lunches and dinners for $30, $45, or $60
Airfares are also cheaper during this time of year.
Please come to NY
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ALOHA
One of the most popular lunch options on recent tours has been the Coco Seven Brothers hamburgers, which use meat that is not frozen and are made with fresh ingredients, making for a delicious hamburger that really feels like it's made with fresh meat.
It's fun to have a variety of toppings.
ALOHA
It's the season when you can see the beautiful sunrise from Hanauma Bay. For those of you joining us on our tours this month and next month, we will take jumping photos like this.
<NY発祥、34年続いたブルーマン終了>
Founded in 1987,
At Astor Place in Downtown NYC
It has been a permanent fixture since 1991.
It was popular for 34 years.
Off-Broadway's "Blue Man Group"
next year,
It will end on February 2, 2025.
It was a mysterious and fun show performed by three Blue Men without using words.
Even if you are not confident in your English, you can enjoy it 100%.
By saying
They were so popular that they toured not only the US but also around the world.
The original permanent New York production has finally come to a close.
For 34 years,
So that there will always be pleasant surprises no matter how many times you watch it,
Blue Man has been making small changes and improvements over time.
What will the content be like towards the final performance?
I'm sad it's ending
There's also the excitement of knowing what the Blue Man will do.
Blue Man originated in New York.
December, January, February (until the 2nd)
If you have plans to visit NY in the remaining time,
Please come and visit us.
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The world's largest Christmas tree is lit up!
December 4, 2024 (Wednesday) 10pm
Safe this year too
In the heart of Manhattan, NY
The giant tree at Rockefeller Center on 5th Avenue has been lit up!
On a 22.6 meter live tree
55,000 LED lights
At the top
It is adorned with 3 million sparkling Swarovski crystal stars.
From now until mid-January
*Sunday - Wednesday 5am - midnight
*Thursday to Saturday: 5am to 1am
*On Christmas Day, the lights will be on for 24 hours.
December 25th is Christmas, a holiday where families get together.
Most of the stores in New York are closed.
Everywhere is silent and silent.
but,
When you come here
It's very warm and lively from morning to night.
Because tourists from all over the world flock here.
Feeling lost and lost,
When you feel lonely
Please come to this place⭐︎
I felt relieved and a smile naturally appeared on my face.
It's a hot spot that will make you happy.
This year, the world's largest and most important Christmas tree was lit up again.
The world is slowly changing
I am also grateful for the things that don't change.
Thank you for shining here unchanged since 1933.
✨HAPPY HOLIDAYS✨
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<57th Street, the prime location of NY's 5th Avenue, will be turned into a giant Louis Vuitton bag>
The store is undergoing major renovations over the next few years, so it's no wonder it's New York, Fifth Avenue, and Louis Vuitton.
Instead of using ordinary construction scaffolding, the entire renovation area was covered in Louis Vuitton, down to the smallest detail.
Prior to that,
A (tentative) flagship store will open next door.
Unveiling of the largest Louis Vuitton building in the United States.
The first Louis Vuitton Cafe (restaurant)
Louis Vuitton Chocolate Shop
Sales of NY exclusive items, etc.
Already a hot topic ✨
※Click here for the latest video↓
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Just how fantastically luxurious will the real flagship store be when this bag-covered enclosure is removed in a few years?
This is a (temporary) store that we are very excited about.
There's one more thing to enjoy on 5th Avenue in New York!
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ALOHA
The rainy season has now arrived on Oahu, and we are seeing more showers in the mornings and evenings, but after the rain the skies have cleared up and we are seeing more and more blue skies and rainbows.
The sky and atmosphere in Hawaii at this time of year is also great.
