Experience goldfish scooping and Japanese drum performances! Why Kanda Myoujin Shrine’s “Edo Tokyo Night Market” is super fun!
“Edo Tokyo Night Market” is a monthly cultural event where you can enjoy traditional Japanese culture performances and enjoy popular Japanese games amidst the gentle light of lanterns Kanda Myoujin Shrine. This nightlife experience will surely be an unforgettable memory … Read more
The end of the story is up to you! “Edo Tokyo Akari Exhibition” at Kanda Myoujin Shrine
Kanda Myoujin Shrine in the vicinity of Akihabara is not only a famous shrine but also known for the many fun events held throughout the whole year. Right now, the beautiful art exhibition “Edo Tokyo Akari Exhibition” is held at … Read more
Visit Chiyoda – Welcome to a colorful city in the middle of Tokyo!
Tokyo is a huge city with countless high-rise buildings, cars and people… but there are many places where you can feel the four seasons with all your senses and experience each different color the city turns into throughout the year. … Read more
A Japanese dish everyone should enjoy at least once! The exquisite winter meal “Tori Sukiyaki” (Botan/Kanda)
Do you know “Sukiyaki”? This Japanese dish became famous through a famous song by Kyu Sakamoto (which, in fact, had nothing to do with the food). Sukiyaki is originally a Japanese specialty with beef in a sweet sauce. Today we … Read more
Japan for beginners: How to visit and what to do at a shrine in Japan
There are countless temples and shrines all over Japan. So what do you do at a temple or a shrine? In either case, there are proper ways to visit. This time, we went the popular Kanda Myoujin Shrine in Tokyo, … Read more
Winter lights in Tokyo: These are the most romantic spots of 2019!
Tokyo during Christmastime is a winter wonderland of lights. The whole city is gorgeously colored by so-called “illuminations” (winter/Christmas lights). It’s an ocean of sparkling lights, and the following are some of the illumination highlights of 2019! Marunouchi Illuminations 2019 … Read more
Tokyo’s music paradise! Discover the musical instrument stores area “Ochanomizu”!
“Ochanomizu” is the city with the most musical instrument stores in Japan. Here, about 50 musical instrument stores are lined up on the main street next to JR Ochanomizu Station and the surrounding area. Learn more about the charm of … Read more
Experience Japan’s bathing culture: Tokyo’s brand-new souvenir “KUROMATSU BATH”
Everywhere you travel in Japan, you will find famous hot springs and public baths in the cities. Japanese people love bathing so much that most people relax every day in their bathtub at home. This need for warmth and for … Read more
The most “Japanese” manga cafe in Tokyo: “Nagomi Style Cafe AKIBA”!
Have you heard of manga cafes? It’s a cafe where you can read Japanese comics all day. It’s like being in heaven since besides choosing from thousands of mangas, you can also use the internet, enjoy a meal, and so … Read more