Meet Peter Rabbit™ and his friends for a special afternoon tea at the ”Imperial Hotel, Tokyo”
To celebrate the 120th anniversary of the publication of the famous storybook “The Tale of Peter Rabbit”, a special afternoon tea event is now held at the “Imperial Hotel, Tokyo”! We visited the hotel and experienced the elegant and cute … Read more
Big comeback of popular classic menus at the Hilltop Hotel, loved by famous writers
“Hilltop Hotel” in the Ochanomizu area of Tokyo is a long-established hotel. Reopened in December 2019, the classic atmosphere at the time of its founding has been revived. Along with the charm of the hotel, some popular dishes, classics from … Read more
The design fantasy of a female designer who came to Japan 100 years ago
The ongoing exhibition “Felice “Lizzi” Rix-Ueno: Design Fantasy Originating in Vienna” held at the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum,Tokyo, is a must-see. About 100 years ago, a female designer came to Japan from Vienna across the sea. What did she create in … Read more
Cherry-blossom viewing spots in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo and the “hanami walk” trend!
Here in Tokyo, “haru ichiban”, the first strong southern wind of the year brought us warm weather last weekend meaning that cherry blossoms season is right around the corner! The sakura trees will start blooming around the latter half of … Read more
Tokyo Marathon 2021 is just around the corner! Time to try out Imperial Palace and get excited!
Finally, on March 6, 2022, the postponed and long-awaited “Tokyo Marathon 2021” will take place. We wish all participants all the best of luck! If you are a marathon enthusiast (or if your New Year’s resolution is to start running), … Read more
This stylish sauna is pure refreshment for body and soul: “SaunaLab Kanda”
Located inside the renovated Kanda Port Building, which reopened last spring, “SaunaLab Kanda” is a modern, stylish sauna facility for sauna beginners and pros! After sweating inside the Finnish-style sauna, hop into the -25 ℃ “ice sauna” for ultimate refreshment. … Read more
Where to buy popular Japanese character items: “Tokyo Character Street” at Tokyo Station
Pokémon, Rilakkuma, Hello Kitty, Ultraman, and Crayon Shin-chan! With about 30 shops featuring popular Japanese character items “Tokyo Character Street” is a shopping paradise for children as well as adults. Moreover, many of the items sold here are limited! This time, … Read more
The beautiful world of “Edo hand-painted lanterns”: A visit to Yoshinoya Shoten
Festival lanterns preserving the tradition of the Kanda Festival, the large lantern overlooking the bustle of Kabukiza Kobikicho Square, soothing votive lanterns that illuminate the precincts of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine – all these lanterns were made by Yoshinoya Shoten! This … Read more
All about Japanese chopsticks: A dive into the deep world of wooden chopsticks at “Hashikatsu Honten”
Since the store opened in 1910, “Hashikatsu Honten” carries more than 80 kinds of chopsticks, including chopsticks used by the Japanese Imperial Family, high-end disposable chopsticks for hotels, airplanes, and restaurants, and festive chopsticks when having guests for a celebrative … Read more