Visiting the East Gardens at the Imperial Palace
The Japanese Imperial family is one of the oldest hereditary monarchies in the world and the current members of the royal family still reside within the Imperial Palace to this day. When you approach the grounds with it’s huge moats, fortified stone walls and meticulously well-kept landscaping, there is definitely a great sense of grandness […]
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Harajuku’s Top Pancake Shops
Japan is definitely a paradise for sushi lovers, like myself but I’m also a huge pancake lover. Usually pancakes are eaten as a dessert rather than for breakfast and you will find it on many dessert menus in western style restaurants. Japanese –style dessert pancakes are smaller, sweeter and thicker and you don’t usually need […]
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Where to See Snow Monkeys
When you have a chance to spend several days in Japan. You might be looking for some ways to see some of the most famous sights of Japan, such as temples in Asakusa, famous Tsukiji Fishmarket, unique fashion trends in Harajyuku and so on. Another famous sight of Japan is also the Snow Monkey. The […]
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Edo Wonderland, a place where you can experience old world Japan!
Immerse yourself in a bit of history at Edo Wonderland! You can dress up in Edo period costume, and be a civilian, police officer, samurai or whatever your heart desires. Play a game of darts, take a boat cruise or catch an infamous thief! The Edo period, also known as the Tokugawa period was from […]
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What else can you do on New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day Sunrise It may sound weird but it’s a tradition to watch the first sunrise of the new year in Japan. Some people go to open areas to watch the sun rise up from the horizon, others go to the beach, while a more enthusiastic person will actually climb Mt. Fuji to witness […]
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Samurai Sword and Armor
What is Samurai?? In Japanese, Samurai is usually used as same meaning as bushi or buke, which refers to the military nobility of medieval and early modern Japan. Samurai was usually used as lower government official who worked for higher ranked Japanese Court Officials. The word samurai was later used to describe the lower rank […]
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Visit a Hot Spring Spa in Tokyo
Visiting hot springs is truly a uniquely Japanese experience and most bathhouses hot springs stay open for long hours, allowing the bathers to immerse themselves in healthy waters and relax. People in Japan are obsessed with bathing themselves in hot springs and some select their bathhouses based on the water’s healing properties. Befoew you venture […]
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New Year in Tokyo
New Year’s Holiday is by far the most important holiday of Japan. Traditionally people go back to their family home and spend holiday season as a family. In Tokyo many people went back home for the holiday season, so many shops will be closed or operated on unusual schedule. For the temples and shrines they […]
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Hachiko statue
One of the most famous meeting points in Shibuya is the Hachiko statue. Everyday hundreds or thousands of people walk past it, stand in front of it, snap a picture or chatting around with friends. The statue is located right outside the Hachiko exit (one of the five exits from Shibuya Station) is a must […]
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The Craziest Themed Restaurants in Japan
Japan is a country of creativity, expressed within a wide spectrum of forms. Themed Restaurants are one of the highlights in Tokyo. Not only do you get to enjoy delectable Japanese cuisines, you will be in for an unforgettable and interesting experience. Eating in Japan is not a mundane routine, but an adventure! Let’s start […]
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