A visit to “Kitanomaru Garden” – This is where you’ll find your new favorite museum!
There are many wonderful museums in Tokyo. Among them, “Kitanomaru Garden” offers four museums with completely different line-ups. There is something for every taste! Especially the autumn leaves are splendid at “Kitanomaru Garden”! When visiting Tokyo from late November to … Read more
Bookworms welcome! An introduction to the world’s largest book city “Jimbocho”!
If you love books, “Jimbocho” is the place to go! With about 200 bookstores, Jimbocho has a lot to offer. Most of the bookshops sell antique and rare books, however, they also offer a variety of other print media, such … Read more
Combine sightseeing with running – try the Tokyo Imperial Palace running route!
Do you enjoy running? If so, why don’t you try the running route around Tokyo Imperial Palace and make some special memories of your Japan trip? The Imperial Palace running course is suited even for beginners since one lap around … Read more
Must-see illumination spots in Tokyo – Best 3
In winter, the streets of Tokyo turn into a winter wonderland of lights. The beautiful LED decorations that light up trees and buildings are called “illuminations”. Of course, there is no need to say that they are popular dating spots. … Read more
Rent a boat and enjoy the four seasons of “Chidori-ga-fuchi”!
The green road of “Chidori-ga-fuchi” is a 700 meters long promenade along the moat of the Imperial Palace. About 140 cherry trees line the green road. It’s a popular place in spring for “hanami” – cherry blossom viewing. But actually, … Read more
The largest number of curry restaurants in Japan! Going on a spicy journey to the city of curry “Kanda”!
When thinking about curry, India and Southeast Asia comes to mind. However, what most people don’t know is that Japanese people LOVE curry. There even is a whole area in Tokyo dedicated to the spicy treat. And that’s “Kanda”! With … Read more
Four exciting museums surrounded by beautiful autumn leaves at “Kitanomaru Garden”!
In Japan, fall is called “art fall”. This is due to Japan’s moderate climate in fall as compared to the blistering hot summer. Countless art festivals and painting exhibitions are concentrated in autumn – the perfect season to visit a … Read more
Shopping in Tokyo: Where to find the most unique items
One of the most fun parts of traveling a foreign country is shopping and checking out the products that might be completely different than those in your country. Fashion, lifestyle items, hobby supplies, things only available in Japan. Shopping in … Read more
Tokyo now and then – Going on a “time trip”!
Tokyo is a megacity where high-rise buildings rise up in the blink of an eye, new restaurants and cafés are opening every day…everything keeps changing at a tremendous speed. On the other hand, old historical buildings are also taken care … Read more