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Below are 10 of the best in Tokyo.1) Sekirei in Shinanomachi.- Sekirei is set outside on a beautifully manicured lawn. You can relax in an armchair and rest your ice cold beer on one of the wooden tables which are under the manicured pine trees.2) Takao Mount- If you are looking for something with a view then Takao Mount is a great place to go. Providing you with a panoramic view of Tokyo and Yokohama, this place is also an adventure to get to. It is accessible via a 6 minute scenic cable car ride from Kyotaki Cable Car Station which is 3 minutes walk from Keio Takaosan Guchi station.3) Kudan Kaikan- Built in 1930, Kudan Kaikan, which in addition to having a beer garden also serves as a hotel and is a popular place for wedding ceremonies. It used to be a meeting and lodging facility for the Japanese military.4) Tokyo Harbor Brewery- If you want to be near water, then Tokyo Harbor Brewery is a great place to go. This is a bayside micro-brewery in central Tokyo which also has great food (and big servings)!5) Mori Beer Garden- Located around Meiji Shrine's Outer Garden, they have a seating .. more »

With so many of us going through financial changes in our homes, having a small garden area could be very helpful to our grocery budgets. Having access to a sunny spot for some container gardening is a good way to stretch that budget, for the apartment dwellers.Here are a few ideas in helping you to get more for less money from your summer grocery budget.[1] Buy plants not seeds. At most, you will only be planting a few like plants, starting seed setting will only lead to quilt over what to do with the left over plants.[2] Plan ahead. If you are the only one in the family that likes squash, only plant one hill. If all members of your home like tomatoes, you will need 1-2 plants for each person, depending on the size of the person and the fruit.[3] Make sure you buy the right kind of fertilizer for the area you live. If you aren't sure what kind of soil is native to your area, ask the best gardner in the neighborhood, before buying. Of course, if you have a friend who farms they may supply you with the universal fertilizer, cow manure.[4] Plant only things you .. more »