The quarter Jimbocho in Tokyo, known as THE book town, has more to offer than books. In this area, you will find many historical and unique coffee shops just by strolling around. This time – as special guests – I … Read more
Going for “architectural walks” in Tokyo is great fun! Firstly, the historic shrines and temples are wonderful, but the buildings constructed during the last 100 years are likewise extremely attractive. This time, I went out for a walk around the … Read more
What is your favorite musical instrument? When you get off at JR Ochanomizu station, you will soon see a lot of musical instrument retailers (about 50!) that gather in the area around the station. Years ago, the stores’ customers were … Read more
If you love books, “Jimbocho” is the place to go! With about 200 bookstores, Jimbocho has a lot to offer. Most of the bookshops sell antique and rare books, however, they also offer a variety of other print media, such … Read more