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... Wednesday, July 9, 2025 ExperienceFoodLunchTokyoTradition
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... Monday, July 7, 2025 DrinkFoodTokyoTradition
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... Sunday, July 6, 2025 CultureExperienceTokyoTraditionart
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... Saturday, July 5, 2025 FoodGardenLunchTokyo
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... Wednesday, July 2, 2025 CultureExperienceFoodTokyoTradition
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... Thursday, June 26, 2025 CultureExperienceFoodGardenTokyoTraditionart
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... Saturday, May 31, 2025 FoodLunchRamenTokyo
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... Friday, May 23, 2025 FoodGardenLunchTempleTokyo
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... Saturday, May 10, 2025 FoodTokyo
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... Monday, May 5, 2025 Mt. FujiNight ViewTokyo
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... Tuesday, April 29, 2025 ExperienceFoodTokyo
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... Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Autumn leavesCultureGardenSamuraiTokyoTradition
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... Sunday, December 22, 2024 CultureExperienceFoodShrineTokyoTradition
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 ... Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Autumn leavesCultureGardenTokyoTradition
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 ... Saturday, December 14, 2024 Autumn leavesExperienceMt. FujiTokyo
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... Saturday, December 14, 2024 CultureExperienceTokyoTradition
Garden Kyu Iwasaki-Tei Garden: The West met the East here. (Part 1) Kyu Iwasaki-Tei Garden is unique among nine Japanese gardens owned and managed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Office. It feat... Friday, December 6, 2024 Autumn leavesGardenTokyoTradition
Garden The samurai garden was a theme park?? Do you agree that the Daimyo Garden, a traditional Japanese garden created by samurai, is similar to contemporary theme ... Friday, November 22, 2024 CultureGardenSamuraiTokyoTradition
Garden The Kyu Shiba Rikyu Garden: Mionr but full of remarkable tastes in samurai cultures. Kyu Shiba Rikyu Gardens is one of my recommended spots for international tourists in Tokyo. First, it is just next to th... Friday, November 15, 2024 Autumn leavesCultureGardenSamuraiTokyoTradition
Culture Japanese Sword Museum: You get a close look at authentic samurai swords. It’s so cool!! Many tourists visiting Japan from overseas might have hope to see or experience something about samurai. Tokyo must be o... Tuesday, November 12, 2024 CultureSamuraiTokyoTradition