Onigiri (rice balls) have become a go-to option for a quick and satisfying lunch, attracting not only Japanese businesspeople but also tourists. While you can easily find onigiri everywhere, have you ever experienced the delights of a specialty shop? I, … Read more
It’s fun to capture the scenery of your destination using the latest single-lens reflex camera or smartphone. However, if you want to make your trip to Tokyo truly memorable, try shooting the unique city with film to capture its distinct … Read more
Thick, juicy, and crispy battered Japanese pork cutlet, “tonkatsu.” For the ultimate tonkatsu dining experience in Tokyo, be sure to visit Kanda Ponchi-ken in Tokyo’s Kanda-Ogawamachi area. The restaurant has been repeatedly voted as a “Bib Gourmand” by the Michelin … Read more
From retro books and magazines, Japanese block prints, old maps, and cute picture books to the latest comics, technical books, and novels, Kanda-Jimbocho is a book lover’s heaven! The upcoming events “Kanda Secondhand Book Festival” and “Jimbocho Book Festival” make … Read more
With over 400 cutty restaurants, the Kanda area in Tokyo is one of Japan’s leading curry towns. The gourmet event “Kanda Curry Stamp Rally” which takes place every fall/winter has started! Joining is easy! If you eat curry at more … Read more
Reopened in March this year, HOTEL NIWA TOKYO is just a 3-minutes walk from JR Suidobashi Station, close to Tokyo Dome in the heart of Tokyo. It was the first large-scale construction work since the hotel’s opening in 2009. As … Read more
Attracting cat fans from all over Japan, “Jimbocho Nyankodo” is a bookstore specializing in cat-themed books. The shop always offers over 2000 cat books, such as photo books, practical books on cat care, picture books, and other unique books. And … Read more
Board games vary in type and difficulty, from simple games that are fun to play with children to strategic games targeted to adults. You might have played board games as a child – why don’t you rediscover the charm of … Read more
Located inside the renovated Kanda Port Building, which reopened last spring, “SaunaLab Kanda” is a modern, stylish sauna facility for sauna beginners and pros! After sweating inside the Finnish-style sauna, hop into the -25 ℃ “ice sauna” for ultimate refreshment. … Read more