Many tourists in Tokyo who visit Asakusa usually spend their times merely surrounding Senso-Ji Temple site of Asakusa. Such few decides to continue exploring restaurants or stores outside the temple site. However, quite a few of hidden gems within a few minutes walk. Suzukien Asakusa
Nana's green tea, located in Tokyo Skytree, is a Japanese café specialized in matcha green tea. Nana's green tea offers matcha flavored sweets such as soft served ice cream, parfaits, chocolates and cakes, as well as drinks such as matcha latte and frozen drinks. In addition, they also offer
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
Among the numerous tourist attractions in Kyoto, "Kinkakuji" is well known than any other ones. The official name is "Rokuon-ji(鹿苑寺)", but it is commonly called "Kinkaku-ji(金閣寺)" because it is famous for its reliquary hall "Kinkaku". Because it is registered as a World Heritage site, many peop
Matsumoto Castle is a symbol of the period of the warring states which remains for more than 500 years. The castle is located in Matsumoto, Nagano, and is still familiar not only to citizens but also to foreign tourists as a symbol of the city. In spring, many visitors arrive to see cherry blo
Among various sakura spots in Tokyo, Chidori-ga-fuchi is the best to see the combination of water and cherry blossom. Chidori-ga-fuchi shows two different faces in daytime and evening. Chidori-ga-fuchi is actually a moat of the Imperial Palace with promenade well maintained. Normally it
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
Rikugien is known as one of the mots famous gardens in Tokyo, as well as Koishikawa Korakuen. The garden is popular for its wonderful view changing with seasons, including spring cherry blossoms and autumn leaves. It certainly worth seeing as you can feel the taste of good old Japan.
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
Viewing sakura, a Japanese name for cherry blossoms, is one of the major purposes of visiting Japan. There are many spots where you can see sakura, but where is the best? The answer will depend on who you ask, but here I'm introducing the Ueno Onshi Park. Ueno Onshi Park is regarded
Shirakawago is one of the tourist attractions strongly recommended to come when visiting Japan. In a small village, there gather many houses built in traditional architecture style called Gassho building. Shirakawago, located in the northern Gifu prefecture, is a traditional settlement as
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
