Relaxing animal cafes in Tokyo: Experiencing the hedgehog cafe “POTTA”
Hidden in one of the backstreets of Iidabashi, Tokyo, you’ll find a bar/cafe where you can interact with hedgehogs. I went to meet the fluffy-looking, spiky hedgehogs who were too adorable to be true! The hedgehog cafe POTTA is hidden … Read more
Three delicious bakeries in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward
Tokyo has many high-quality and delicious bakeries that sometimes even get featured in articles, bakery guidebooks, or magazines. But more often than not, the really good bakeries can be hard to find. So here are three of our favorite bakeries … Read more
Find a hobby in Tokyo: Colorful Spanish tiles painting experience
Are you looking for a new hobby or a fun activity in Tokyo? There are plenty of workshops and classrooms in Tokyo that will allow you to find the perfect lesson for you! If you like painting, how about painting … Read more
How did people of Edo deal with illness? Visiting a unique exhibition at 3331 Arts Chiyoda!
Currently, a special exhibition about the plagues of the Edo period is being held at the art center 3331 Arts Chiyoda. How did people in the old days, who knew nothing about bacteria and viruses, perceive diseases, and how did … Read more
LEMON GASUI: Japan’s most unique art supply store
LEMON GASUI in front of JR Ochanomizu Station is not just simply an art supply store, but a very unique and exciting store selling artistic stationery, super-cute items, and all kinds of supplies and tools related to architectural design from … Read more
Relaxing with magical creatures: Visiting an owl cafe in Akihabara
Japan is known worldwide for its various animal and pet cafes that are rarely seen in other countries. This time, we visited a famous animal cafe in Akihabara that is rare even in its own genre. An owl cafe! Before … Read more
Chiyoda City Gourmet Information Part 1: Marunouchi, Yurakucho, Hibiya area
Looking at a map of Tokyo’s city center, you will see Chiyoda City shaped like a delicious fried egg. But it’s not only about the way it looks. Chiyoda City actually has a lot of famous gourmet restaurants. This time, … Read more
A new way of cherry blossom viewing!? Cherry blossoms are in full bloom at The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo!
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) is surrounded by several popular areas for cherry blossom viewing (hanami), such as the Imperial Palace, Chidori-ga-fuchi, and Kitanomaru Garden. This spring, MOMAT is holding its own annual spring event called “Spring … Read more
Japanese soul food you shouldn’t miss: Udon & Shaved Ice at Iidabashi!
Iidabashi Station, where five different train lines intersect, is very easy to access. Iidabashi area also has many small offices and companies. That’s why during lunchtime, you can see office workers flock to the many casual restaurants in the area. … Read more