Currently, a special exhibition about the plagues of the Edo period is being held at the art center 3331 Arts Chiyoda. How did people in the old days, who knew nothing about bacteria and viruses, perceive diseases, and how did … Read more
Due to the spread of COVID-19, it has become difficult to go out and dine together with friends these days. So here is a suggestion: Order takeout and enjoy the taste of popular restaurants at home! Then, post a photo … Read more
Art is nutrition for your mind and soul. It’s nothing you necessarily need to live, but at the same time, you might need art to feel alive. The following is a list of current exhibitions held at museums in central … Read more
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
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
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
Tokyo, a city that never sleeps. The city lights shine colorful and bright until late at night, meaning you will hardly ever see a beautiful starry sky in Tokyo. But that’s okay! At “Konica Minolta Planetaria TOKYO” in Yurakucho, the … Read more
I went to see the “MOMAT Collection”, an exhibition held by the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT). Walking around the exhibition space consisting of 12 rooms, you can time travel through the history of Japanese art starting from … Read more
The Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, which has been restored as much as possible to its original appearance 125 years ago, charms with a beautiful red brick exterior and classic looking interior. For this article, we visited the current exhibition focussing on … Read more