Culture Immerse yourself in Bon Odori, a traditional Japanese summer dance festival.
Bon Odori, a traditional Japanese summer dancing festival, is always at the top of summer events that the Japanese love ...
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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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Ramen Pretty Good and Reasonable: Ramen at Convenience Stores
Ramen, Japanese-style Chinese noodles, is undoubtedly one of the most famous Japanese meals among tourists visiting Japa...
Drink Ueno Sakuragi Atari is a cozy but fantastic place.
Ueno Sakuragi Atari is a small shopping and drinking complex comprising three renovated old Japanese houses built in 193...
Drink Kagurazaka, a nostalgic but stylish town in Tokyo.
Kagurazaka is a town for adults who want to spend quality time with their loved ones. The atmosphere on the backstreet o...
Food Ramen Paradise! Ramen Museum in Yokohama
Are you a ramen lover? If so, why not visit the Ramen Museum in Yokohama, a ramen heaven where you can enjoy a variety o...
Drink Japanese sake vending machine! Amazing!
If you have time until your flight departs from Haneda Airport, I recommend you visit the shopping mall, Atre, at the JR...
Cherry Blossom A lovely day with my guest: Smile, Happy and “Hoppy”!
It was a great time exploring some sightseeing spots in Tokyo with a European family. They were so lovely, kind, and che...
Drink Oden, it’s a traditional Japanese homemade meal. So yummy!
Although cherry blossom season was almost around the corner, it was still chilly, so I was in the mood to eat something ...
Culture Macha!! Tea Break in Shinjuku Gyoen Garden
In the almost center of the Shinjuku Gyoen Garden, a Japanese tea house, Anon, waits for you to serve Maccha, Japanese g...