Fall is in full swing: Two parks in central Tokyo with beautiful autumn foliage!
Fall is a beautiful season making you want to go out and appreciate the changing colors of nature. Luckily, even in central Tokyo, there are a lot of places that let you experience Japan’s gorgeous autumn colors. In this article, … Read more
Why “Vikings” are delicious in Japan: Enjoy the most exceptional buffet at the Imperial Hotel, Tokyo!
The Imperial Hotel, Tokyo is home to Japan’s very first buffet dining restaurant offering “Viking”. “Viking” in contemporary Japanese means buffet. The hotel was the trendsetter for this then-new dining style that allows its guests to enjoy as much of … Read more
Shopping & restaurant tour under the railway viaduct: HIBIYA OKUROJI (PART 2)
HIBIYA OKUROJI is a new commercial facility located under the railway viaduct between Yurakucho Station and Shimbashi Station that opened in September this year. The historic brick construction of the viaduct is still intact, making this a very charming place. … Read more
Shopping & cafe tour under the railway viaduct: HIBIYA OKUROJI (PART 1)
In September this year, part of the brick railway viaduct, with a history of more than 100 years, between JR Yurakucho Station and JR Shimbashi Station reopened as a new commercial facility after a renovation. This is the first part of … Read more
Traditional taste and modern arrangements: An authentic sake experience at “Toshimaya Sake Shop”
Toshimaya Sake Shop, which opened inside KANDA SQUARE in July this year, is an izakaya (Japanese bar) with the concept “Edo Tokyo Modern”. The shop offers traditional tastes that excite Japanese sake fans as well as new fun creations that are … Read more
DELICIOUS TOKYO: Try a traditional Japanese meal in an amazing atmosphere! “Chicken Sukiyaki”
Sukiyaki is a Japanese specialty. It usually consists of beef which is slowly cooked in a sweet sauce, but at the restaurant “Botan” in Kanda, sukiyaki is made using chicken. Opened in 1897, the restaurant specializes in tori (chicken) sukiyaki. … Read more
Exploring the Kanda area: VR Ninja training and delicious craft beer!
The area around Kanda Station is a very popular neighborhood where you can find countless unique restaurants and bars. If you’re going out for some drinks in Tokyo, we recommend the bar district in Kanda, where you get to the chance … Read more
Discover Tokyo’s famous architectures: The Imperial Hotel, Tokyo
The Imperial Hotel, Tokyo will celebrate its 130th anniversary in November 2020. The old main building was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, but it unfortunately had to be demolished in 1967 due to deterioration. It is still known, however, for … Read more
How to make the most out of the “Antenna Shops” at Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan
Continuing from last time, I would like to introduce some more “antenna shops” inside the Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan, featuring local specialties from all over Japan right in front of Yurakucho Station. Let’s go on a delicious and fun trip around … Read more