Dream or Reality? MOMAT special exhibition on “Sleeping”
It is said that we spend about a third of our lives sleeping. Sleep is the source of creativity that connects dreams and reality. It is something mysterious and ambiguous. So how do artists and creatives express sleep in their … Read more
It’s SALE! Get the musical instrument you always wanted in Tokyo’s Musical Instrument Town!
Ochanomizu is famous for being the town with the largest number of musical instrument stores in Japan. About 50 stores are lined up on the main street at Ochanomizu Station and the surrounding area. At the beginning of each year, … Read more
First shrine visit of the year: Everything you need to know about Hatsumode in 2021
Hatsumode, the first shrine or temple visit of the New Year, is a special tradition in Japan. The precincts of shrines and temples are normally filled with crowds creating a special atmosphere. However, this year is different. The whole world … Read more
Discover Tokyo’s authentic German Christmas market! Tokyo Christmas Market 2020 in Hibiya Park
Santa is coming soon! The holiday season has finally started. In Germany, traditional Christmas markets brighten up the darkest and coldest season of the year. But did you know, that you can experience an authentic German Christmas market in Tokyo? … Read more
Holiday gift guide: Shopping under Tokyo’s railway viaducts
In Tokyo, various commercial facilities are born under the elevated railroad tracks. With plenty of unique restaurants and retail stores, the viaducts are a true shopping paradise! This time, we will introduce the commercial facilities under the railway viaduct where … Read more
Three heartwarming winter lights spots in central Tokyo
It’s the holiday season! This year – like every year – the winter lights, called illuminations in Japan, lighten and brighten up the city with gentle a gentle glow. Let us introduce three locations with beautiful winter lights in central … Read more
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