My Best Burger Locations in Tokyo + Metropolis Japan’s Top Picks Best Burger Locations via the Tokyo Premium Hamburger Mooks Best Vegan Burgers in Tokyo As we have discussed the top Burgers in Tokyo in parts 1 and 2, now we have to do a Read More …
My Best Burger Locations in Tokyo + Metropolis Japan’s Top Picks Best Burger Locations via the Tokyo Premium Hamburger Mooks Best Vegan Burgers in Tokyo The best burgers in Tokyo topic is always subjective. And what may be the best one day, can be off Read More …
My Best Burger Locations in Tokyo + Metropolis Japan’s Top Picks Best Burger Locations via the Tokyo Premium Hamburger Mooks Best Vegan Burgers in Tokyo I’m often asked what is the best burger in Tokyo? Everyone has their opinion as it’s subjective but the top Read More …
When it comes to backpacks to carry your laptop, the Targus Voyager II Backpack offers you the protection but also has an isolate pouch for those who want to keep their food in Tupperware warm or cold. The case will allow for a 17″ laptop Read More …
If you are on your way to Atago Shrine or even the NHK Museum of Broadcasting, nearby is a Buddhist Temple known as Eikaninsaru Temple. Actually, you’ll find numerous shrines and temples throughout the area but it’s best to use Google Maps because it’s around Read More …
Are you a frequent flier who often takes flights on Air Nippon Airways (ANN)? I would definitely take advantage of the ANA MILEAGE CLUB when flying to destinations around the world. Earn miles and get award tickets not only for ANA Group-operated flights but also Read More …
Halfway between the Heritage sites of Nikko and the stations is a Buddhist Temple called Ryuzoji. And the temple is of the Tendai sect Shuunsan Masamiin Ryuzo. This temple originated from Nikko mountains back in 1625 and was moved to the current area. The temple Read More …
We have now arrived to Nikko Toshogu Shrine,T the most famous shrine of the World Heritages in Nikko which enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo bakufu (shogunate). Most of the shrine was renovated by Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third shogun, in the Great Read More …
As we come closer to reaching Toshogu, the area around it also has a lot of history. To the right of the torii is the Kamijinko and supposedly this is where a lot of the samurai outfits are kept for when the area has their Read More …
After leaving the Rinnoji Temple area, its time to move on north to head to the Nikko Toshogu area and it’s important to note that this area is actually quite large, especially with the huge trees around, it’s best to stay around the main path Read More …
The first major area I’m going to spend some time discussing is Rinnoji Temple because it’s an area where a lot of renovations are taking place. According to the Nikko website: The history of the Nikkosan Rinno-Ji Temple started 1200 years ago, when Shodo Shonin Read More …
It’s now time to go enter Nikko National Park and see the temples around the area. Because the area is spread out, let’s take a look at the map: As you enter the area, you will see the red locator mark of where you are Read More …
As I continue with my coverage of Nikko, it’s time to make my way to Nikko National Park. At first, I want to extend my gratitude to the locals of Nikko, as one of the things I like to do is get lost in a Read More …
Located in the town of Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture is Nikko National Park, a park famous for its beautiful Toshogu Shrine (built in the 1600s) and the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu (who founded the Tokugawa shogunate). And the ancient Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are Read More …
When it comes to books on Japanese approach on designing their homes, some very small to some very big, there’s one thing that I really appreciate and that is how many are able to fit and organize their livelihood in such a small space, especially Read More …