List of Filipino Stores and Restaurants In Japan (Part 3 of 3)

TAPSI Phil. Food & Goods
Aichi-ken, Anjou-Shi, Hinode-chou 2-21
Contact Person: Ms. Endo Carlota
Tel. 0566-91-0323 or 090-4252-7187
Store Open: Daily from 11am-5am

Tipanan Bar Restaurant & Sari-Sari Store
Aichi-ken, Komaki-shi, Joubushi 3-173
Frecks Komaki, Minami 13-Bankan 1-A
Contact Person: Ms. Jessica
Tel. 080-3651-8930

TK ￥100 Shop Philippine Corner
Tokyo-to, Minato-ku, Roppongi 5-2-4, Torikatsu Bldg.
Contact Person: Rosemarie
Tel. 03-3402-6312

Tokyo Rose
Kanagawa-ken, Yokohama-shi, Naka-ku
Fukutomi-chou, Higasi Dori 5-2
Contact Person: Mr. Yukio Hamakura
Tel. 045-242-8815
Store Open: 11am-5am

Viva Nino Philippines Foods
Gifu-ken Motosu-Gun, Kitagata-Chou
Takayasiraki 3-64-7
Contact Person: Raquel Ono
Tel. 0583-23-7541 or 090-9915-2364

Pinoy
Aichi-ken, Anjou-shi, Sumiyoshi-chou 3-5-31
Contact Person: Kawai Maria
Tel. 0566-98-3616 or 090-9182-4891

4M's Phil. Grocery & Boutique
Aichi-ken, Kariya-shi, Suehiro-chou 1-12-11
Contact Person: Ms. Malyn & Daisy
Tel. 0566-25-0346 or 080-3614-6439
Store Open: 10am-10pm except Monday

Libis Ng Nayon
Ibaraki-ken, Chikusei-shi, Fujigaya 2049-1
Contact Person: Helen Alquino
Tel. 0296-37-1016 or 090-5874-0556
Store Open: 9am-9pm

Sachi Restaurant
Aichi-ken, Toyohashi-shi, Higashiwaki 1-31-11
Contact Person: Ate Fely
Tel. 0532-31-1239
Store Open: 8am-8pm

Karitela Phil. Food Store & Restaurant
Chiba-ken, Matsudo-shi, Minoridai 127-1-203
Contact Person: Mimi & Rey
Tel. 047-308-6535 or 090-3145-8313

E-Mart Sari-Sari Store
Tokyo-to, Kita-ku, HIgashi Jujo 4-4-9
Contact Person: Ate Nene
Tel. 03-3914-7979 or 080-3256-8113
Store Open: 11am-8:30pm

Otso-Otso Cafe & Restaurant
Aichi-ken, ichinomiya-shi, Tanyou Chou Mitsui 4-5-12
Contact Person: Ate Emma
Tel. 0586-81-3977 or 090-8077-2888
Store Open:5pm-5am

San-Emu Phil. Goods & Video Rental
Aichi-ken, Nagoya-shi, Naka-ku, Sakae 5-4-6 E Bldg.B1F
Contact Person: Randy
Tel. 052-262-4755
Store Open: 5pm-6am except 2nd & 4th Monday

Angel's Phil. Foods & Product
Saitama-ken, Fukaya-shi, Haragou 2088-5
Contact Person: Mylen & Juny Rescallar
Tel. 048-575-0835 or 080-3355-7104
Store Open: 7am-10pm

3 Angel Phil. Mini Store
Aichi-ken, Toyohashi-shi, Hanada-chou
Nakagou 51-4 Paru Y.O 103
Contact Person: Mari & Gina
Tel. 0532-26-9282 or 090-5038-3462
Store Open: 12pm-12am

Kapitbahay
Aichi-ken, Toyohashi-shi, Hasira Sanban-chou 128
Contact Person: Remy & Janet
Tel. 0532-37-3704 or 090-1108-7193
store Open:1pm-3am

Maligaya Ajian
Aichi-ken, Toyohashi-shi, Kamidenma-chou 96
Contact Person: Vilma & Vanessa
Tel. 0532-54-7774 or 090-9428-3898
Store Open: 1pm-3am

Kamayan
Aichi-ken, Toyohashi-shi, Higashi Waki 2-15-12
Contact Person: Ate Jeda
Tel. 0532-32-5778
Store Open:2pm-10pm/1am-5am

Pinoy Store Asian Shop
Chiba-ken, Chiba-shi, Chuou-ku
Nitona-chou 357, Hasegawa Bldg. 1A
Contact Person: Ms. Lea
Tel. 043-268-4408 or 090-8033-5123
Store Open:11pm-7pm

Star Dust Sari-Sari Store
Saitama-ken, Sayama-shi, Shinsayama 2-19-19
Motorejidensu 1F
Contact Person: Ms. Manami
Tel. 042-954-8002
Store Open: 10am-5pm

List of Filipino Stores and Restaurants In Japan (Part 2 of 3)

M&R Lucky 8 Phil. Sari-Sari Store
Aichi-ken, Nagoya-shi, Kita-ku, Nishi Ajima 1-410
Contact Person: Mhel & Raquel (Erika) Labis
Tel. 052-902-3858 or 080-3623-3069
Store Open: 11am-9pm

Malabon Restaurant Sari-Sari Store
aichi-ken, Komaki-shi, Komaki 1-542
Contact Person: Nanay Felly
Tel. 0568-75-6315
Store Open: 5pm-5am

Manila
Kanagawa-ken, Kawasaki-shi, Kawasaki-ku
Isogo 2-8-5 Tsukimido Bldg. 2F
Contact Person: Rose Funaki
Tel. 044-246-7672 or 090-9294-0767

Pinoy Sari-Sari Store
Aichi-ken, Nagoya-shi, Kita-ku, Kouonji-chou
Nogata 1907-205
Contact Person: Megu
Tel. 052-981-6530
Store Open: 5pm-12am

Money Food Store
Tokyo-to, Adachi-ku, Takentsuka 1-30-7
Contact Person: Ms. mercy
Tel. 03-3858-4220 or 03-3850-0380
Store Open: 10am-10pm

Mr. Kuripot
Shiga-ken, Hikone-shi, Takamiya Chou 1334-2
Contact Person: Mishima Myla
Tel. 090-3928-4762
Store Open: 1pm-7pm

Palengke Filipino Grocery Store
Aichi-ken, Komaki-shi, Mama Hon-machi 128
Contact Person: Ms. Ludy
Tel. 0568-72-1172 or 090-9931-9864

Palooza International Market
Aichi-ken, Nagoya-shi, Atsuta-ku, Hataya 2-8-13
Tel. 052-682-5770

Pamilya
Kanagawa-ken, Kawasaki-shi, Kawasaki-ku
Higashida-chou 4-10
Contact Person: Bessie
Tel. 044-244-6990
Store Open: 1pm-5am

Phil. Store Donna
Tokto-to, Nakano-ku, Nakano 5-52-15
Nakano Broadway B1
Tel. 03-5380-9377
Store Open: 11:15am-8pm

Philippines Food Center
Kanagawa-ken, Yamato-shi, Minami Rinkan 1-10-18
Contact Person: Ms. Alma
Tel. 0462-73-0908 or 080-5468-0781
Store Open: 11am-10pm

Pinay Store Roppongi
Tokyo-to, Minato-ku, Roppongi 5-1-11
Sankyo Musen Bldg. 501
Tel. 03-3746-0577 or 080-3604-1983
Store Open: Mon.-Wed. 2pm-7pm

Plaza Manila
Aichi-ken, Kasugai-shi, Wakakusa Dori 4-106
Contact Person: Mama Marie
Tel. 0568-81-0139 or 090-3301-1989
Store Open: 24 Hours

Reche's Phil. Mini Grocery
Gifu-ken Minokamo-shi, kamogawa-chou 3-1-32
Contact Person: Ms. Reche
Tel. 0574-42-7361 or 090-9125-8775

RS Sari-Sari Store
Aichi-ke Toukai-shi, Arao-Machi, Kita Mida 35
Contact Person: Nancy Yaguchi
Tel. 0526-04-6412 or 090-1835-5667
Store Open: 1pm-8pm

Sarangani Phil. Store
Aichi-ken Anjou-shi, Ikeura-chou, Oyamada Kami 36
Contact Person: Manny
Tel. 0566-72-5534 or 080-3288-1902

Pinoy Sari-Sari Store
Saitama-ken, Souka-shi, Hikawa-chou 2124-13
Contact Person: Emily Abe
Tel. 048-926-4070 or 090-4719-3074
Store Open: 10am-11pm

Siete-Siete Phil. Convenience Store & Restaurant
Aichi-ken Kita Nagoya-Shi, Kujino Kitaura 22
Contact Person: Miyazaki Isabelita
Tel. 0568-24-3708

SM Minimart
Kanagawa-ken, Kawasaki-shi, Nakahara-ku
Kamishinjyo 2-6-14, Shimura Bldg. 1F
Tel. 044-751-7118

Store of Asia
Aichi-ken, Nagoya-Shi, Minato-ku
Touchi 1-1212-1, CH Touchi 1F
Contact Person: Hatano Kimi
Tel. 0523-81-0517 or 080-5107-5878

List of Filipino Shops and Restaurants in Japan (Part 1 of 3)

A & YU Asian Mart
Kanagawa-ken, Kawasaki-shi, Takatsu-ku, Sakado 1-1-6-2F
Contact Person: Jojo
Tel. 044-814-2335
Store Open: 12nn-12am

AAA Philippine Store
Aichi-ken Ama-gun, Jimokuji-chou, Jimokuji 111-1
Contact Person: Suzuki Alice
Tel. 0524-43-8806

Blue Star
Osaka-Fu Osaka-shi, Chuo-ku, Sinsaibashi 2-8-5
Nippo New Grand Bldg.
Contac Person: Roberta Saito
Tel. 06-6211-2345

Bosing Restaurant Karaoke Bar & Sari-sari Store
Aichi-ken, Kasugai-shi, Mino-cho 2-11
Contact Person: Ate Ludz or Kuya Odec
Tel. 0568-31-0545 or 090-8733-3350

Bulakeno's 2 Filipino Variety Store
Gifu-ken, Toki-shi, Otsubo-chuo Izumi 1-5
Contact Person: Rey & Edith Santiago
Tel. 0572-53-4473
Store Open: 1pm-9pm

D'Baks Import Shop
Aichi-ken Nukata-gun, Kouta-chou, Sakazaki Aza, Rokutan 10-1
Contact Person: Kimata Ami
Tel. 0564-56-3432 or 080-6963-8666

Bulan Biru
Kanagawa-ken, Yamato-shi, Minami Rinkan
1-9-6 F.T. Mansion 103
Contact Person: Ms. Ellen
Tel. 0462-77-0454 or 090-5567-2262

Divisoria Phil. Grocery
Tokyo-to Adachi-ku, Takenotsuka 3-20-9
Contact Person: Ms. Lala
Tel. 03-3858-8283
Store Open: 10am-2am

Friend Mart
Tokyo-to, hachiouji-shi, Teramachi 53-2
Sugizaki Bldg. 2F
Contact Person: Rowena Ueda
Tel. 0426-23-4999
Store Open: 12nn-10pm Daily

Global Gen. Merchandising
Kyoto-fu, Maizuru-shi Enmanji 162-1
Tel. 0773-75-8186 or 0773-76-0712

Halina Phil. Sari-sari Store
Aichi-ken, Okazaki-shi Misaki-chou 8-15
Contact Person: Suzuki Joy
Tel. 0564-58-8392 or 090-3567-3162
Store Open: Tuesday - Sunday

Halo-Halo Sari-Sari Store & Restaurant
Gifu-ken, Gifu-shi, Yanagase-doori 5-15 Fuwa Bldg. 1F
Contact Person: Isogai Josephine
Tel 0582-63-2660 or 090-2778-4558
Store Open: 7pm - 5am

International Food
Kanagawa-ken, Yamato-shi, Minami Rinkan 1-5-8 Palco 1F
Contact Person: Ms. Rose
Tel. 080-5478-3789

Kabayan Sari-Sari Store
Tokyo-to Adachi-ku, Nishi Takenotsuka 2-1-29
Contact Person: Ms. Lucy or Cherrie
Tel. 03-3890-0068
Store Open: 11am-5pm

Kapamilya Asian Store
Kanagawa-ken, Yokohama-shi, Minami-ku
Higasi Maita Chou 18-1, Okutsu Bldg. 1-D
Contact Person: Ms. Artiaga Karyl
Tel. 045-711-8804 or 080-3584-0689

Kapuso
Yokohama-shi, Minami-ku, Shirotae-chou 2-17
Anayama Kyodo Jutaku 1F
Contact Person: Ms. Annie Abe
Tel. 045-325-7979

Kapuso Kapamilya
Aichi-ken Okazaki-shi, Minami Myoudaiji 4-35, Towa Bldg. 1F
Contact Person: Hemi Baby
Tel. 0564-54-4548

Kilala (Imported Fashion & Sari-sari Store)
Tochigi-ken, Utsonomiya-shi, Higashi Shukugou 2-13-7
Contact Person: Tomy
Tel. 090-6476-9816
Store Open: Mon.-Sat. 4pm-3am, Sun. 3pm-10pm

Kuya Ed karaoke Bar Restaurant & Sari-sari Store
Gifu-ken, Kani-shi Toda 5047-3
Contact Person: Ms. Aiva or Kuya Ed
Tel. 0574-26-9989 or 080-5028-0431

Little Asia Restaurant
Shizuoka-ken, Hamamatsu-shi, Naka-ku Sumiyoshi 2-17-1
Tel. 0534-71-9814
Store Open: 11am-11pm

Where to Find English Books

English books are not available in every corner of a bookstore here in Japan. One way of getting one is by ordering thru www.amazon.co.jp , though there are some inconvenience as most of them requires you to have a credit card.
Another one is the Good Day Books Bookstore in Shibuya. It is the largest bookstore of used english books in Japan though they also sell new ones. You can also trade or sell your unwanted books here so you can earn at least by not just throwing them. So if you are a foreign bookworm, better visit this bookstore. Here is their website, www.gooddaybooks.com.

Cheaper Airline Tickets

No. 1 travel agency is where you can find airline tickets at farely reasonable prices. Their website is www.no1-travel.com and their offices are located at Shibuya, Ikebukuro, Yokohama and Shinjuku. Just check it out for more details.

You Can Make Your Train Trips Easier

There are many different kinds of trains here in Japan. They have the local trains,limited express trains, rapid-limited express trains and the Shinkansen shuttle or what they call the Bullet train. Train is their no. 1 means of transportation so its a good thing to know how to used it before emptying your pocket with those much more expensive fares by riding taxi's. Travelling by train can be confusing and I recommend using www.jorudan.co.jp to save more time on thinking what line you will ride on, as there are a lot of train lines too. This tool will save you a lot of headache as it will actually give you the different route options, how much it will cost you, how long is your travel time and how much you will have to pay.

Tips on Climbing Mt. Fuji

Japan's most famous mountain is Mt. Fuji. Make your stay in Japan a memorable one by experiencing climbing its highest mountain.

A Mt. Fuji hiking stick(kongo-zue) is very helpful and a favorite souvenir you might want to have. This sticks can be purchase at Mt. Fuji's 5th station. Insignias into the stick marking the meters hiked costs around 4000 in Yen so it would be good to bring an extra cash with you. The best season to hike Mt. Fuji is during summer and here are some preparations and precautions you need to know:

Adequate Clothing and Equipment

The weather on Mt. Fuji is unpredictable. It is usually very cold in the morning and during the night even it is summer. It is advisable to wear removable layers such as T-shirt, sweater and jacket so that you will not be too hot while hiking and descending and not too cold at the summit. Go with polyester, wool or nylon-synthetic material.

-Raingear
-Warm Jacket
-Thick socks
-Hat
-Gloves
-Small Towel
-Toilet Paper
-Gaiters
-Sturdy Hiking Boots
-Flashlight
-First Aid Kit
-Sunglasses
-Water
-Food
-Sunscreen
-Sandals

Many of these items can be brought in the stores at Mt. Fuji's 5th Station but of course its more expensive.

Climbing Precautions

• Do not stray from hiking path. If you do, there is a greater possibility of encountering rock slides or getting lost.
• Do not be in a hurry. Hike the mountain slowly and be careful not to overexert yourself. It is better to take frequent short breaks rather than to stop only a few times for long periods of rest.
• If you find breathing difficult, take a good rest. If your breathing does not improve, start descending.
• If a person is injured or sick, perform the necessary first aid, carry him/her to the nearest mountain hut and contact a doctor. There should be one standing by at the 7th station.
• If you hike the mountain at night, hike with care. In rocky areas, be especially careful of your footing. It is easy to stumble and fall.

Descending Precautions

• Do not run down the mountain.
• Do not stray from the path while descending, it is possible to take the wrong path and end up on the wrong side of the mountain.
• At the 8th Station the path divides in two. Do not take the path to the right that goes to Subashiri. Take the path to the left (the Kawaguchiko/Subaru route）which goes to the 5th station bus stop. Stick to the side of Yamanashi Prefecture.
• It is easy to lose your way in heavy fog, so be cautious and take the correct path.

I hope this could be of help to those who attempt to climb Mt. Fuji. Special mention to the MWR-Outdoor Recreation Center for this useful informations.