February 9, 2010

Free Internet Access In Tokyo

If you need a quick internet access in Tokyo, Tully's offers it for 30 minutes free.

It depends on a store, but usually this small card is provided around the drink pick-up area.



The free 30 minutes internet access service called "Wifine" is valid once each day.  You may need a quick user registry to begin with.
(Service is provided from November 30 2009 to February 28 2010.)


Tully's Japan
Wifine (http://wifine.jp/internet/#shoplist)

February 7, 2010

Kanda Myoujin (Kanda Shrine)

Kanda Myoujin is one of the famous shrine which benefits success and prosperity.



It is located near Ochanomizu and Akihabara.  Though Ochanomizu station is a bit closer to the shrine.
→ Access (in English)


It is known that Tokugawa paid high respect to the shrine.  Ieyasu Tokugawa received a KACHI-MAMORI (charm) from Kanda Myoujin before the battle of Sekigahara, and he won.


We can buy one here.  Also, there are over 60 different charms that fit your needs.  (They even have a IT charm!)


This is KACHI-MAMORI.




A charm for IT security.
I've never seen this kind before.
Maybe because of the location of Kanda Myoujin (near Akihabara)?






 
Before praying a wish, wash your hands and mouth at Temizuya.  (LEFT)






[Kanda Myoujin]
2-16-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 101-0021
(Access)