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
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
When speaking of delicious Japanese winter food, “o-nabe” or “nabemono” (meaning hot pot) is one of the most popular meals. Among uncountable types of hot pot, “chanko nabe” is very popular as a nutritionally balanced hot pot dish that sumo … Read more
At the pottery school “Tobo Edo Yu” in Iidabashi, both beginners and advanced students are welcome to learn more about pottery. The school offers various one-time experience courses for everyone curious about pottery. Watch our editor-in-chief Marei making Japanese ceramic … Read more
Tokyo has a lot of fun, memorable activities you can try out without having to leave the city. This time, we joined a candle workshop near Ichigaya station, where we made cute-looking aroma candles with a beautiful scent. When joining … Read more
Tokyo Daijingu is a peaceful shrine with beautiful architecture just a short walk from Iidabashi Station. You might be surprised when entering the precinct: 90% of visitors are women! Why? Well, let me explain the reason. You don’t need to … Read more
Jimbocho is mostly known as Tokyo’s bookstore district. But what is the perfect match for indulging in your latest favorite tome? Cafes! And Jimbocho has many of them. You can find numerous small and relaxing cafes in the nooks and … Read more
Do you enjoy going for a run? If so, why don’t you try out the “Imperial Palace Run” as a memory of your trip to Japan? This running course is the most popular one in Tokyo because there are no … Read more
Have you ever visited a “cat cafe”? Lately, cat cafes have become very popular in Japan. So, what is the “fuzz” about? “Cat Cafe MOCHA Akihabara” is a cozy log house style cat cafe with many types of cats. When … Read more