A summer must-see: The magical lights drifting on the Edo Castle’s moat – “Chiyoda City Floating Lantern Festival” on July 26th
Japan’s summers are hot. That’s a fact. During the daytime, the intensive sunshine makes you sweat even more. Maybe that’s the reason why many exciting summer events take place after sunset. “Chiyoda City Floating Lantern Festival” (Noryo no Yube) is … Read more
Want to become a ninja?! Tokyo’s new ninja training facility VR NINJA DOJO
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
Let’s go for a walk around the historic buildings of Ochanomizu!
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
Shopping and dining in an old station? mAAch ecute KANDA MANSEIBASHI (Part 2)
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
Railway fans welcome! A historic station building turned into an artsy commercial facility! mAAch ecute KANDA MANSEIBASHI (Part 1)
Manseibashi Station, located between Kanda and Ochanomizu station on Tokyo’s east and west connecting Chuo Line. After the station closed down, it was converted into a commercial facility called “mAAch ecute KANDA MANSEIBASHI”. In this beautiful red brick viaduct, there … Read more
Japanese “koppepan rolls” and artsy souvenirs made by Japanese designers – 3331 Arts Chiyoda (Part 2)
The Art Center “3331 Arts Chiyoda”, a renovated junior high school, has a retro atmosphere with strong artistic vibes. Continuing from the previous facility introduction, this time we will explore the shops and cafés of “3331 Arts Chiyoda”. Everybody loves … Read more
3331 Arts Chiyoda (Part 1) – Connecting a neighborhood and the world with art
Japan’s declining birthrate is well known. Even in Tokyo, some schools are closing. One of these schools has been renovated and transformed into a stylish art space for the local community, companies and visitors. That’s “3331 Arts Chiyoda”! An old … Read more
Sublime afternoon tea overlooking a Japanese garden with a waterfall: Hotel New Otani Tokyo
Tokyo is a sweets heaven. So where should you go? Well, the afternoon tea at Hotel New Otani Tokyo is always a great choice. While enjoying your tea and delicious sweets, outside the window, a magnificent and beautiful Japanese garden … Read more
Kanda Matsuri Festival: Three Exciting Days with the People from Kamakura-cho
The Kanda Matsuri Festival takes place every two years at the Kanda Myojin Shrine near Akihabara. Last week, I already introduced you to the highlights and must-sees of Kanda Matsuri Festival. This time around, I will introduce you to the … Read more