2025-07

Experience

A breathtaking view of Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi, and a super surprise!

It was a super clear sky when I got up this morning, so I grabbed my Lumix-100, my old Panasonic camera, and drove to La...
art

The Ueno Backstreet takes you to unique places of Tokyo: A massive gate, a music hall, a Generous temple, and earthquake-resistant tech.

Although I do not consider myself an art enthusiast, I appreciate and enjoy observing artworks, as they evoke a certain ...
Experience

Udon, a delicious Japanese noodle. So yummy!

Having guided many tourists from abroad, I have become aware that Udon, a traditional Japanese noodle made from wheat, i...
Drink

Excellent green tea and delicious seaweed meal at a specialty cafe, Fujie Sabo by Yamamoto Yama.

There are two types of Japanese green tea: matcha tea and loose-leaf tea. These days, matcha tea has gained worldwide po...
art

The experience of making “Washi,” traditional Japanese paper, is truly fascinating!

Have you heard about Washi? It is traditional Japanese paper, still used in Japanese art paintings. These days, the valu...
Food

It’s a hidden gem! Lunch on the top roof of Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi!

In my previous post about the Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Department Store, I didn't write about the actual lunch experience o...
Culture

Exciting! I am back to the Toyosu Tuna Auction! Viewing it on the auction floor.

I returned to the Toyosu Tuna Auction! Last time, I watched the auction from the visitor's observation corridor on the s...