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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...
Garden

Winter walk in Koishikawa-Korakuen Garden

Winter has just come to Tokyo, and the temperature has started dropping to near zero degrees Celsius, or 32 degrees Fahr...
Tradition

Enjoy New Year’s preparations on New Year’s Eve.

New Year's Day is one of the most important days of the year for the Japanese. On this day, we have a special dinner, Os...
Experience

Congratulations!! Yokohama got 2nd prize in the Top Three Night View Contest 2024.

On December 17, the Night View Tourism Convention Bureau announced the ranking of the best night views in Japan. Kitakyu...
Garden

Kyu Iwasaki-Tei Garden: The West met the East here. (Part 2)

I will resume the blog post about Kyu Iwasaki-Tei Garden. This is the second half of our virtual tour in the garden and ...
Tokyo

The 66-year-old lovely iconic monument: Tokyo Tower

We have Tokyo Skytree and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office Tower, which offer a commanding view of Tokyo. Tokyo ...