The quarter Jimbocho in Tokyo, known as THE book town, has more to offer than books. In this area, you will find many historical and unique coffee shops just by strolling around. This time – as special guests – I … Read more

The Kanda area in Tokyo is well-known for its curry culture. At the moment, I am intending to become a “Kanda Curry Meister”, which is the title you get when you complete a “stamp rally” (read more). Today, I would … Read more

If you are a train fan, an architectural geek, or a person interested in Tokyo’s history as a city, a stroll from Tokyo Station to Yurakucho Station is a lot of fun and highly recommended! This time, I will take … Read more

Akihabara is Tokyo’s electric epicenter that has always attracted radio and computer fans in the past. Recently, an increased number of anime figure shops and maid cafes turned Akihabara into a gamer’s and anime fan’s sanctuary. In this article, we … Read more

Tokyo has a quarter where all curry fans come together to enjoy spicey food. That’s Kanda, which is said to be a “curry battle area” with more than 400 curry restaurants. Here, a fun curry event is held every year … Read more

The new program of “The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo” called “Let’s Talk Art!” isn’t just a guided tour through the museum, but a cross-cultural experience. Deepen your understanding of Japanese art while chatting with the English-speaking facilitator and … Read more

One must-go event when you spend the summer in Japan is “Bon Odori”! At this summer festival, locals and visitors dance together to traditional Japanese music. One of the biggest “Bon Odori” events in Tokyo is held at Hibiya Park, … Read more

The Japanese people have been combining their wisdom to survive the hot summer months since ancient times. One type of Japanese sweets that is perfect for coping with the heat just by eating it is “kakigori” – shaved ice. Shave … Read more