My one-year trip: selection of the 5 best dishes…
Japan is known worldwide for having a peculiar gastronomy, by this word I mean both distinctive but also unusual. So let’s share it together and I hope you’ll find out new flavours to try during your next trip. Enjoy! =================================== Umeboshi: Sour little plum, generally red-coloured by perilla (shiso leaves), pickled into salt. In traditional […]
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Akihabara
Akihabara Also called “Akiba” and “electric city”, the district is well known for its numerous electronic shops and game centers but also for its “maid cafes”. Let’s walk around and discover some places you may never find elsewhere from Japan like: •Electronic shop spread on 7 floors. From cameras to massage chairs, but also kitchen […]
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How to get to Hakone from Tokyo
Located at about 100 km from Tokyo, Hakone is one of the most popular sightseeing spots for one-day or short term trips. During weekends and holidays, no need to say that it’s full of people so if you have time, please visit during week time… and even if, it’s not guaranteed that you’d be alone […]
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Sumo tournament
Sumo tournament Known by everyone as the Japanese national sport, sumo wrestling is still something not to miss. Held six times a year, Tokyo is lucky to welcome the tournament on three times. What’s your idea about sumo? … Massive wrestlers fighting half naked? Yes but not only. This sport is largely linked to the […]
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Asakusa, between tradition and modernity
The most relevant memory about my first visit in Tokyo 3 years ago is Asakusa. Displayed by the guide book as a traditional area, I wasn’t surprised to find many rickshaws when getting out from the subway station. A few paths from there here it is, the Kaminarimon (thunder gate), impressive and huge with its […]
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