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[Summer Limited Time Only ☀ Palace Museum Tour in Hanfu and Chinese Dress]
In 2025, the Palace Museum will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Its history of preserving 5,000 years of Chinese history and art is truly a treasure trove of Oriental culture. Enjoy a beautiful, unique, and memorable trip to Taiwan with a special experience that is only available now, along with traditional culture. Recommended for solo travelers, friends, or mother-daughter trips!
The main points of this tour are: Enjoy freedom! Enjoy elegant time with art with admission ticket and audio guide to the Palace Museum. Enjoy free viewing of the Palace Museum, one of the four major museums in the world. It is home to precious Chinese art treasures such as the world-famous "Jadeite Cabbage" and "Meat-shaped Stone".
・Experience the long-awaited Hanfu and Qipao (Chinese dress) Dress yourself in traditional clothing and become the protagonist of a historical drama! Our expert staff will help you choose your outfit. You can also enjoy taking memorable photos.
After the tour, enjoy Taiwanese summer with sweets and miscellaneous goods at Yongkang Street
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Limited event on August 1st (Friday), September 27th (Saturday), and September 28th (Sunday) held twice each day: [Morning departure] 9:30 [Afternoon departure] 13:00
Each session is limited to 40 people.
<Enjoy New York's summer for free!>
New York, where the world's best entertainment comes together
And for New Yorkers who love to have fun in their own way
Summer is the best season!
The yen is weak, prices are high, etc.
If you are someone who has been thinking about traveling to New York for a long time,
Why not make plans to enjoy this "free summer" at 100% savings?
●"Summer Concert Series" held in a large park in the 5th borough of New York
Central Park opens with Marcus Miller, a designer who would cost tens of thousands of yen in Japan!
After that, hip hop, R&B, gospel, rock, dance, etc.
A variety of live shows available for free until September
● In Bryant Park, an oasis in the middle of the city
Of course, there will be the usual Monday outdoor movie.
Dance, jazz, opera, etc.
Free concerts every week until September!
(Dance lessons also available)
● Lincoln Center
Don't miss the over 200 outdoor series
Other new spots include Hudson Yards, Battery Park where you can see the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Carnegie Hall, Hudson River Park, etc.
DUMBO Brooklyn Bronx Queens Staten Island
The free outdoor live show hosted by a morning TV show has a lineup of big names worthy of Grammy awards.
The schedule is so packed that it's hard to keep track of it.
And it's all free!
* Plan with this list
Come enjoy a free summer in NY⭐︎
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The Blue Magic Ball, which has recently become a secret favorite, is topped with superfoods such as spurulina (a highly resilient algae that was born 3 billion years ago) and blueberries, pineapple, macadamia nut milk, etc.
It's delicious after playing in the sea on a hot day.
We can also guide you through Hawaiian Dream Club's summer-only snorkel tours.
Hawaii Iron Dream Club Summer Snorkel Tour Video
YOU TUBE https://youtu.be/LHmMqe…
<A colorful piano appears in New York again this year!>
They are randomly placed in parks, free spaces, and on the sidewalks of New York City.
A colorful piano
"Sing For Hope"
This is the project.
This summer finally comes on June 9th
The first one will be unveiled outdoors in Lower Manhattan!
Fosun Plaza, (28 Liberty Lower Manhattan)
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Special Program 12:15 - 1:00 PM
The day kicked off with an intimate concert.
NYC's Art Piano is back!
In the next few weeks
In the five boroughs of New York (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island)
Colorful pianos pop up one after another.
Each and every one
New York artists have given it unique paintings.
A project that anyone can play freely.
Now, the Grammy-winning popular artist Jon Batiste
In fact, I have been working hard as a board member (officer) for over 10 years.
Music is very necessary in life
The gist of this is
It is engraved in the hearts of New Yorkers who love freedom and art.
This summer too
The Sing For Hope project is looking like it's going to get exciting.
These colorful pianos will be placed all over New York City during the summer.
It will then be donated to the school.
Anyone can touch it, anyone can play it, anyone can listen to it
Colorful piano in New York,
Please enjoy searching for them all over New York.
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<🇯🇵🇺🇸Japan Parade on Saturday, May 10th‼️>
NYC Central Park West will become "Japan" again this year!
In New York, where a wide variety of people have built history,
There is no Little Tokyo or official Japanese town in New York.
Until now, there has never been a parade that could express "Japan."
Under the overall direction of the Japanese Ambassador and Consulate General in NY, Japanese companies, Japanese people in the U.S., Americans who love Japan, etc. are joining forces to create a colorful parade filled with a variety of old and new Japanese culture. The 4th Japan Parade, the first official parade in New York City, will be held on May 10th❗️
Among them
I have been singing as part of the New York community for 28 years since 1997, and I organize the Harlem Japanese Gospel Choir.
For the fourth year in a row, we will be riding on a precious float and singing gospel songs in the parade!
A day to promote Japan, introduce traditional Japanese culture, new pop culture, technology and food, demonstrate exchange between Japan and the US, and express gratitude to New York.
If you're in NY on May 10th, please join us in celebrating Japan in NY!
● JAPAN Parade 2025 ●
May 10th (Sat) 1:00pm~
Central Park West (8th Avenue)
*Go south from 81st Street to the end of 67th Street*
There will be a box seating area on 71st Street, and a red carpet.
There will also be Japanese food tents on 72nd Street!
🇯🇵The Grand Marshal is Chef Morimoto, who is also popular in the United States as "Iron Chef"
🇯🇵Special guest from Japan
* "Attack on Titan" 2.5D Musical Star
*Former NMB48 leader, Sayaka Yamamoto
Official website
https://japanparadenyc.…
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<NY初上陸の日本のドーナツ店に行列！>
The popular fresh donut shop in Japan, "I'm donut?"
April 22nd,
It opened in the heart of New York City in Times Square.
Three years after the idea was first conceived,
After much deliberation, they decided to choose New York, the home of donuts, for their first overseas expansion.
Moreover, tourists from all over the world
Times Square is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Moreover, out of the 15 menu items
Nine varieties are exclusive to New York
There's been a line since it opened.
Vegan donuts, matcha, sake, teriyaki, BLT sandwich (bacon lettuce tomato sandwich), etc.
You can enjoy amazing donuts that are both visually and tasting in a simple, wabi-sabi interior and display.
The price is
$4 to $13 each
(Approximately 600 yen to 2000 yen).
Will the popularity of Japanese fresh sweets take hold in New York, the birthplace of trends?
I want to enjoy eating it and support it.
I'm donut?
(154 west 45th street (bet.6&7 Aves.)
Wed-Sun 10am - 4pm
*Photo from official Instagram
@imdonut.nyc
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Hanauma Bay Maunalua Bay Koko Head with a spectacular view of Koko Crater
The 348 meter staircase has 1,048 steps and there are many steep slopes, so it's a little hard, but the view from the top is amazing.
Hawaii Iron Dream Club Hanauma Bay Tour Video
YOU TUB https://youtu.be/FN39NP…
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Coffee Gallery is a stylish cafe in Haleiwa that serves delicious fresh, in-house roasted coffee.
Starting this month, we have begun selling our spring limited edition coffee, HOOULU Blend.
The pink and rainbow packaging includes a plumeria hair clip.
This coffee is smooth and easy to drink, with a subtle floral aroma. It's the perfect souvenir from Hawaii.
< NYC subway map gets new design for the first time in 46 years! >
Following on from the previous article "End of NYC Subway MetroCard"
Another one
The new face of NYC!
New York is not a car-oriented society.
24 hours, flat rate,
You can get anywhere by subway
New Yorkers and tourists
This subway map is a daily necessity while you're in New York.
A symbol of New York since 1979
For 46 years, it has been a big hit all over the city.
The "NY Subway MAP" was designed to look like a real map.
It has been completely redesigned with a linear look for the digital age!
What has changed and how?
How convenient will it be?
Please take a look at the easy to understand explanation here: ↓
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"What do you recommend for lunch at Ala Moana Shopping Center?"
I often get asked questions like this.
The food court is good, but if you feel like having a leisurely lunch, I recommend Nordstrom's Le Ciel.
We recommend the Potabello Mushroom Ravioli Margherita Pizza and the Wild Shrimp Pasta. On a nice day, the terrace seats are very pleasant.
https://youtu.be/FN39NP…
<Finally! The end of the MetroCard>
The symbol of New York, the yellow subway ticket
MetroCard sales will end at the end of this year
Scheduled to end in 2023 but delayed due to COVID-19
The MetroCard shows no signs of disappearing despite warnings that it will soon be gone.
It's a big vending machine
You can only purchase one at a time (you can't choose the number)
Although it is a large vending machine, it is often unavailable. Currently, only cash is accepted. Currently, no change is given. Currently, cash is not accepted.
The card I just bought can't be used because of a magnetic problem.
Even if there is a problem, the staff at the booths can't do anything and just hand you an envelope and have to file a complaint with the operating company (= travelers have no choice but to accept it).
There were various problems
32 years since its introduction in 1993
It will play a vital role as a symbol of New York.
This yellow design is used for various anniversaries and campaigns.
Tiffany Blue, rapper Biggie, musicals,
etc.
It was a limited edition and I was looking forward to it.
Going forward, the system will be unified into the contactless Tap & Go style "OMNY" that was introduced in 2019.
We live in a convenient age where you can use your credit card or smartphone without prior registration (plastic OMNY cards can also be purchased from vending machines).
For about 50 years since 1953
The token (coin) that was the face of the NY subway
1993: Yellow MetroCard takes over
After 32 years, its role came to an end.
The first token costs 15 cents, currently 2.90 USD per ride
It feels about 20 times older.
A valid metro card
Available until the end of 2026
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Hawaii is full of delicious honey, and one of my favorites is 808 Honey in Waialua on the North Shore, found at the foot of Mount Ka,ala, the highest mountain on Oahu.
100% natural raw honey with a very elegant and mild sweetness.
I went there with a client who was looking for a rare Hawaiian souvenir.
It seems like you can feel Hawaii even in Japan.
In addition to honey, they also have honey wine.
Hawaiian Dream Club tour video
https://youtu.be/6qb5wE…
