Kanda Nishikicho in Tokyo was once the center of higher education. The retro-modern “Gakushikaikan” in the center of this area lets you travel back in time. The fascinating rare architecture of “Gakushikaikan” is often used as a location for drama … Read more
Ogawamachi in Kanda – one of many neighborhoods in Tokyo – is famous for its sport equipment stores. Like Akihabara being well-known for its electronics, Ogawamachi is the center of sports. There is no other area where you find as … Read more
The Kanda area in Tokyo is well-known for its curry culture. At the moment, I am intending to become a “Kanda Curry Meister”, which is the title you get when you complete a “stamp rally” (read more). Today, I would … Read more
The old “Akihabara” or “Akiba” flourished as an electric town, but now it has undergone a major transformation and has turned into a conglomerate of electronics, anime and game culture. Akihabara appears in every guidebook as a recommended spot to … Read more
Akihabara is Tokyo’s electric epicenter that has always attracted radio and computer fans in the past. Recently, an increased number of anime figure shops and maid cafes turned Akihabara into a gamer’s and anime fan’s sanctuary. In this article, we … Read more
Tokyo has a quarter where all curry fans come together to enjoy spicey food. That’s Kanda, which is said to be a “curry battle area” with more than 400 curry restaurants. Here, a fun curry event is held every year … Read more
Recently, “concept cafe” with various themes have been increasing rapidly in the Akihabara area. Among them, “Maid Cafe” are especially popular. A visit to one of these cafes is a chance to experience Japan’s “moe” and “kawaii” culture first hand! … Read more
Opened this spring near JR Kanda Station, “VR NINJA DOJO” offers tourists a unique ninja experience. After practicing with shuriken throwing stars in a ninja costume, you will play against some fierce enemies in an original VR game! All staff … Read more
Tokyo is a megapolis reborn every day. Yet, there are several historic buildings that have been renovated while keeping their magic. “mAAch ecute KANDA MANSEIBASHI” with its charming arched viaduct it is one of them. Popular among railway fans, this … Read more