<Autumn has suddenly…

Oct. 10, 2023 11:10 JST
New York, UNITED STATES

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<Autumn has suddenly arrived in NY>

``I'm going to New York, what kind of outfit should I wear?
Are you all wearing coats yet? ”

recently,
We have received many inquiries like this from many people.


The temperature has dropped noticeably in New York recently, and it's still around 10 degrees today.

Since last week, the heating sometimes comes on.

This week
It seems to go back and forth between 10 and 20 degrees.


Every year, spring and fall are very short in New York.

There are very few periods when we wear light coats like spring coats.

Summer is long;
And the long, long winter is coming soon.


Meanwhile

Suddenly, it's an "Indian summer" that makes you sweat even in short sleeves.
There are times when unusually warm days called .


“I’m going to New York, what kind of outfit would you like to wear?”
The answer is

"I think it's a good idea to wear a lot of layers so you can take them off and put them on."


At “NY Al Al”,

In the hot summer,
I was shivering because the air conditioner inside was too loud.

In the cold winter when the temperature is below zero,
The heating indoors is too high and I spend my time sweating in a tank top.

You could say that (smile).



When you come to NY,
Please come to Kimiko Matsuo's Harem Tour, which is full of NY information and entertainment information.

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UNITED STATES
New York

April 25, 2025

Destination updates

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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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UNITED STATES
New York

April 5, 2025

Local news

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< 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: ↓
https://ameblo.jp/harle…


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UNITED STATES
New York

March 22, 2025

Local news

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<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

Once you've decided to go to NY
Please join me on my Harlem tour packed with information about NY.

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