A short walk down from Skytree is a local secret, is a shopping mall underneath the tower called Tokyo Solamachi. The mall has over 300 shops, but a must visit is "Matcha Sweet Doko Sawawa". Matcha Sweets Doko Sawawa:茶和々 This cafe adds a modern twist to the traditional Japanese swe
When it starts getting warm, the desire to go out in nature starts to take over, and a trip to the ocean or the mountains sounds great. For those who want to refresh themselves from the busy day to day, I recommend the islands off the coast of Tokyo! As it’s hard to take a long time off, why not tak
Sakura, or cherry blossom, is a symbol of spring in Japan. People gather to sakura festivals held all over the country every year. Cherry blossoms in daytime are of course beautiful, but "yozakura", which means "night cherry", are even more gorgeous and attractive. Here I'm introducing yoza
Along the Meguro River, one of the most popular cherry blossoms spots in Tokyo, no less than 800 cherry trees come into bloom. As branches make an arch over the river, it offers a beautiful pink tunnel. It worth visiting not only in daytime but also in the evening as the trees are illuminated
Continued from last time, we will introduce interesting shops in "Tokyo Character Street". Crayon Shin-chan Official Shop Shin-chan is a 5-year old boy appears in nationally famous anime, Crayon Shin-chan, and he is very popular among children for his funny antics and behavior. The
Many people, not only from Japan but from all over the world, come and go at Tokyo Station. In the underground of the station, there is a spot called “Tokyo Character Street”, which is popular especially among foreign travelers. Nowadays, cultures of Japan’s anime, manga and characters are
Many of you would want to go to a place where you can overlook the city when visiting Tokyo The Skytree and the Tokyo Tower are the famous options, but they cost around 2000 - 3000 yen. Let me introduce another option, the observation deck in Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office. This beaut
The town is completely in a mood of Christmas these days. If you are planning to spend Christmas in Tokyo, you must check these 5 popular illumination spots I'm going to introduce. Midtown Christmas In the "Starlight Garden" which is held in Tokyo Midtown, fascinating scenery is crea
Which public transportation do you use usually when sightseeing in Tokyo? Many would say "subway" since it can take you almost anywhere in Tokyo, including the major sights. Though it's very efficient, I'll give you another option - SKY HOP BUS, the tourist bus with distinctive red body.
"Tokyo German Village" is a representative holiday place in Chiba for families with lawn open spaces, children's zoos and others on vast grounds. In the winter night, the scenery in the park completely changes from the calm atmosphere of daytime. The illumination at the Tokyo German Villag
In these few years, forms of accommodation have become far more various than before. Boutique hotels, business hotels, youth-hostels, capsule hotels, ryokan, and B&B etc. Furthermore in Japan, you can stay at cyber cafe as well. There are many choices for accommodation according to your plan
For some, the words “flea market” might conjure thoughts of people selling niche items in an unappealing atmosphere. But actually flea markets have a welcoming feel, meaning anyone can feel easy about visiting one. Lately, purchasing vintage items such as crockery and ornaments for home interiors ha
Tokyo, home of popular trends, is where to find leading new apparel shops and restaurants. I’m sure the glamorous city of Tokyo is one place everyone would like to visit at least once in their life! In this season there are many people coming to Tokyo from outside the city for college and to look fo
