Inokashira Park in Kichijoji

Kichijoji Tour: Hammocks, Shopping and Parks

Kichijoji is a favorite destination for both tourists and Tokyo residents. With a relaxed pace, exciting attractions, and a ton of different...

An American Style Cafe; Good Town Bakehouse in Yoyogi Uehara

“The Japanese people just do everything so authentically. They copy every last detail and make sure it’s perfect". This is a constant...
Beef in raw egg

Gloriously Decadent Sukiyaki at Ningyocho Imahan

If you want a meal that’s guaranteed to be great, a shinise or restaurant that’s been open...

This Romantic Park in Fukuoka is the Perfect Place to Chill Out: Ohori Park

Fukuoka is a shopper’s paradise; its most famous feature being Hakata Canal City, a 2.5 million square foot shopping complex with an...

Tokyo Zoos: A Guide to Tokyo’s Wild Side

Amidst the towering skyscrapers of downtown Tokyo and the low grey concrete of the suburbs, it can be easy to lose touch...

Fresh Matcha and Garden Strolls at Okochi Sanso Garden

For those who enjoy a peaceful garden stroll, Japan is certainly the country for you. Not only are Japanese gardens ubiquitous, they...
adding an egg to your pasta

Superb Slurps at street pasta company

There’s no shortage of great noodle places in Tokyo, but there are days when only pasta will...

Exploring the Oldest Shrine in Japan: Ujigami Shrine

Uji-gami Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Kyoto city of Uji. Originally built as a guardian shrine for the nearby...

Tokyo Tower and a Tour through Surrounding Areas

Jutting out of the city center, you’d be mistaken for thinking that the Tokyo Tower is simply a knock-off of the Eiffel...

Tokyo Sake Bar in Ebisu: Frozen Sake Bar Buri

Head west of Ebisu Station into the backstreets behind Komazawa-dori and you’ll come across a low-lit Tokyo...

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