Delicious Ramen in Sugamo “Menya Imamura”
Just one street away from the Michelin starred noodle ‘Tsuta’, there’s another ramen store that we recommend: “Menya Imamura” (麵屋いま村). […]
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The Best Illuminations (Christmas Lights) in Tokyo
Christmas is finally here! That means it’s time for the annual Christmas light shows! In Tokyo, people call the lights […]
How To Take a Stickie Pix (Purikura)
Ever wondered what those photo filters are that young Japanese girls use? Most likely, they’ve taken it in a photo […]
Typical walking tour in Tokyo
This summer I guided many family groups, a couple of honeymooner, and individuals mainly in Tokyo, plus Hokone, Mt. Fuji, […]
Getting to Naoshima from Tokyo
Chichu Art Museum, Tadao Ando, Yayoi Kusama, Lee Ufan… Do any of these ring a bell? What do they all […]
Tsukiji-what to eat, what to buy
The most popular spot among my guests is Tsukiji Fish Market. One day in the last week I went to […]
Why not June?
June is a good month, not too hot yet, colorful flowers, and fireflies. Last week my guests told me they […]
Asakusa Sanja Matsuri Festival 2017, it was hot!
Have you seen this shrunk lantern at Kaminarimon gate? They do this only for three days in a year so […]
Aoi Festival in Kyoto 葵祭り
Aoi Festival (Hollyhock Festival) is one of the three major festivals in Kyoto. It is known as the most graceful […]