Samurai It’s retro-inspired yet stylish, Tokyo Station, a starting point to the Imperial Palace.
I usually start my tour of the Imperial Palace from Tokyo Station on the JR Line, specifically from its Marunouchi Centr...
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Garden Lotus flowers are fully blooming in July. Enjoy a local lotus festival in Ueno!
If you are now in TOKYO, it's time for you to be an early bird and enjoy lotus flowers on Shinobazu Pond in Ueno.I got o...
Drink Tarantino and George W. Bush might get inspirations at Izakaya: Gonpachi Nishiazabu, Tokyo.
If my guests ask me to recommend one of the most renowned Izakayas, Japanese-style pubs, Gonpachi Nishiazabu in Tokyo wo...
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...
Tradition Mitsukoshi Department Store is Amazing! Enjoy yummy meals and Bonsai.
I love exploring local supermarkets when I travel abroad because I can learn about the daily lives of locals, particular...
Notice I am delighted to receive a five-star review from my guest! Thank you!
I appreciate an excellent review from my guests on TripAdvisor. It makes me feel happy and encourages me to take on more...
Food One of my best ramens: Shio Ramen in Kagurazaka
According to the Tokyo Restaurant Industry Association, more than 2,000 ramen restaurants in Tokyo offer a variety of ra...
Food Lunch: Hokkaido Seafood BBQ in Tokyo. It’s simple but yummy!
You may be considering where to have lunch while exploring Tokyo. You want to savor something unique to Japan, but you h...
Hakone Hakone Art Tour: Hakone Art Museum and its impressive garden
Hakone is famous for viewing Mt. Fuji from Lake Ashinoko or Owakudani, an active steaming volcanic field. So, visitors t...
Food It might not look delicious and eye-catching, but breakfasts at Gyudon shops are incredibly yummy!
First, this post may not attract tourists from abroad because it does not focus on a renowned destination or an exciting...
Tokyo Panoramic view of Tokyo from Bunkyo Civic Center, it’s free of charge!
Although Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Metropolitan Office Tower give us an impressive commanding view of Tokyo, the view from...
Anime Nezuko, Princess Demon Slayer, comes! An anime photo experience brings a cute smile to my guest’s face.
My European guest had a unique request: she wanted me to take her photos in an anime character's costume. According to h...
Experience So Impressive! The tuna auction in the Toyosu Market. (Including Auction Video)
In the early morning, I left my house in Yokohama, drove to Toyosu in Tokyo, and parked my car in the parking garage nea...
Sumo Sumo Stable Experience: Exciting Morning Training by Young & Energetic Sumo Athletes (Rikishi)
Sumo is a traditional Japanese martial art that was established in 726, when two sumo athletes or Rikishi, Nomi no Sukun...