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
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
Sukiyaki is a Japanese specialty. It usually consists of beef which is slowly cooked in a sweet sauce, but at the restaurant “Botan” in Kanda, sukiyaki is made using chicken. Opened in 1897, the restaurant specializes in tori (chicken) sukiyaki. … Read more
The area around Kanda Station is a very popular neighborhood where you can find countless unique restaurants and bars. If you’re going out for some drinks in Tokyo, we recommend the bar district in Kanda, where you get to the chance … Read more