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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
castle Ume and Castle: Japanese apricot blossoms, Mt. Fuji, and Castle are symbolic icons in Odawara.
Cherry blossom viewing has been a top tourist attraction in Japan. It's gorgeous and so attractive that it must be the m...
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 ...
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...
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...
Culture Kato Tomomi Workshop: Fantastic! Samurai Armor and Helmet Craftsmen’s Arts.
As I told you in the previous post about the Azalea Festival in Nezu Shrine, I was honored to visit the Kato Tomomi Work...