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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
Experience It looks delicious but not edible: Food Sample Making.
Have you heard about Japanese food samples? You might be familiar with accessories like key chains featuring sushi, temp...