Japan for beginners: How to visit and what to do at a shrine in Japan
There are countless temples and shrines all over Japan. So what do you do at a temple or a shrine? In either case, there are proper ways to visit. This time, we went the popular Kanda Myojin Shrine in Tokyo, … Read more
Winter lights in Tokyo: These are the most romantic spots of 2019!
Tokyo during Christmastime is a winter wonderland of lights. The whole city is gorgeously colored by so-called “illuminations” (winter/Christmas lights). It’s an ocean of sparkling lights, and the following are some of the illumination highlights of 2019! Marunouchi Illuminations 2019 … Read more
Tokyo’s music paradise! Discover the musical instrument stores area “Ochanomizu”!
“Ochanomizu” is the city with the most musical instrument stores in Japan. Here, about 50 musical instrument stores are lined up on the main street next to JR Ochanomizu Station and the surrounding area. Learn more about the charm of … Read more
Experience Japan’s bathing culture: Tokyo’s brand-new souvenir “KUROMATSU BATH”
Everywhere you travel in Japan, you will find famous hot springs and public baths in the cities. Japanese people love bathing so much that most people relax every day in their bathtub at home. This need for warmth and for … Read more
The most Japanese manga cafe in Tokyo: Nagomi Style Cafe AKIBA
Have you heard of manga cafes? It’s a cafe where you can read Japanese comics all day. It’s like being in heaven since besides choosing from thousands of mangas, you can also use the internet, enjoy a meal, and so … Read more
Colorful autumn leaves: The best parks in central Tokyo to enjoy the fall season!
As you might have heard, Japan’s cherry blossom season is world-famous, but in fact, many Japanophiles would even say that the “autumn leaves season” is actually better. In Tokyo, the best time to view autumn leaves is from late November … Read more
A night surrounded by Japanese comic books “MANGA ART HOTEL, TOKYO”
If you are a manga fan, don’t you ever dream of being able to read as many Japanese comics as you like? “MANGA ART HOTEL, TOKYO” is a unique concept hotel where you can spend the night in a great … Read more
So many books in one place? The Kanda Used Book Festival is being held until Monday, November 4th!
During the Kanda Used Book Festival which is held at the book town Jimbocho, about 200 bookstores bring their bookshelves or boxes full of books outside and line them up. Here, you can purchase rare used books, maps, prints, and … Read more
Architectural walk: Discover the retro-modern “Gakushikaikan” and it’s beef curry with fresh vegetables
Kanda Nishikicho in Tokyo was once the center of higher education. The retro-modern “Gakushikaikan” in the center of this area lets you travel back in time. The fascinating rare architecture of “Gakushikaikan” is often used as a location for drama … Read more