This is a continuation of the previous part one “thing” edition, this time I present the “food” edition. There are still depths we don’t know about the Japanese food we eat as part of our daily lives. Here I will introduce shops specializing in Japanese style snacks and items for side dishes.
Japan is a place where it is safe to walk throughout the night. Especially in Tokyo, where you can enjoy shopping at all hours - with many restaurants and convenience stores running 24 hours a day. That said, there are not many amusement centers to enjoy throughout the night. Even though Shinjuku Ka
Koedo is a place where you still have the look and feel of the Edo area. With buildings that hold a history of prosperity and liveliness, a townscape from the good old days, these areas are still enlivened with sightseers and visited as a date spot. When the weather becomes warmer people have the
Spring is full of meetings and partings; new life, new job, new school term, and graduations. This is the time when the weather is cheery and you wonder what happened to the chill of winter. When it’s hot, don’t you want to eat that thing that melts in your mouth and gives you brain freeze?
While cafés where you can pet cats and rabbits are rapidly increasing, my attention was brought to that of a slightly different animal café. A hedgehog café! A small round animal, covered in prickly spines. I’m sure many of you are quite surprised, I was too, but they are just too cute once you have
I’m going to introduce three well-known restaurants that exhibit a Japanese taste among the many theme restaurants that continue to pop up. There’s no question you will be surprised by the unique culture of the Heian era and the Sengoku period exhibited within these interiors. These businesses boast
For the most part I get around by train and bus - apart from that, even when it’s a little far, I walk. At such times, I often can’t help but think, “if only I had a bike!” This is where rental cycles are the go to option. Up until a while ago the image of riding a rental bike, with their big
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
Ginza brings to mind a high class shopping district for elegant women of status. However Ginza isn’t just expensive, but a place where you can find the best of what you are looking for. Here I will introduce some unusual places that are worth checking out. Let’s rediscover the Ginza you desire, full
Kappabashi (also known as Kitchen Town) is a short walk from the widely known Asakusa Kaminarimon. Aimed more towards the professional market, the wholesalers lining this shopping strip offer crockery, cooking goods, plastic display food and packaging materials, etc. Formerly a minor area, once the
In recent years certain areas of Tokyo have become popular, like Kiyosumi-shirakawa, Hikifune, and Oshiage, etc., but we can’t forget the Sumo town of Ryogoku! There are probably many people who have heard of it, but have never been there. I’m going to recommend great places in Ryogoku for those who
The first in Japan! Anywhere Door sweets café comes to Harajuku offering a popular sweet from overseas, the “cone shot”, started in America. With a cute look and new style, these sweets have gathered a lot of attention and become a hot topic on TV, magazines, and social networks. Here we will
There has been an increase in people overseas interested in Japanese culture such as calligraphy, the tea ceremony, and flower arranging, but recently there are many foreign visitors who want to actually try such activities. The highest point of interest is usually because such an idea or art doesn’
