Toshimaya Sake Shop, which opened inside KANDA SQUARE in July this year, is an izakaya (Japanese bar) with the concept “Edo Tokyo Modern”. The shop offers traditional tastes that excite Japanese sake fans as well as new fun creations that are … 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 Kanda area of Tokyo is a curry paradise. Every year, an event called “Kanda Curry Grand Prix” is held. Those who eat curry at more than 20 curry restaurants during the event will receive the title “Curry Meister”. And … Read more
With about 200 bookstores, the Jimbocho area is Tokyo’s bookshelf. Just walking through the so-called “book town” is a lot of fun since chances are high you will make some unique discoveries. You might also find some treasures that make … Read more
Nothing is as wonderful as having a lunch picnic at the park on a warm, sunny day. This time, I bought a lunch box at a very popular avocado restaurant in Jimbocho and had a picnic at Kitanomaru Garden. Enjoy … 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
As the name suggests, HOTEL NIWA TOKYO is a beautiful hotel with a garden (niwa in Japanese). I visited the hotel’s restaurant for a healthy lunch while enjoying the view of their green yard. And let me tell you: I … Read more
Due to the worldwide spread of coronavirus (Sars-CoV-2/COVID-19), our daily lives have changed dramatically. There is no one who isn’t affected in some way. This is also very true for restaurants. The Chiyoda Ward (Chiyoda City) in Tokyo has many … Read more
Tokyo has many large, beautiful parks. Even in the city center, you can find calm green spots surrounded by busy neighborhoods and skyscrapers. So how about escaping from the crowds and relaxing at the park on a beautiful sunny day? … Read more