I have been following the growing phenomenon of Halloween in East Asia. There is no denying that Halloween in East Asia (specifically Tokyo, Japan and Seoul, South Korea) have become like a Mardis Gras-like event that brings thousands of people from the country and all Read More …
I shot this photo during a day I was doing street fashion shots from Shibuya, Japan. Sometimes it’s not just the person that I want to shoot, it’s the person and the environment. Why I enjoy this photo is because unlike other countries of street Read More …
For many people, Daikanyama Station is a familiar station which leads you Daikanyama, a neighborhood in Shibuya-ward best known for its small boutique shops and has been nicknamed “The Brooklyn of Tokyo”. Daikanyama Station is Station Number TY02 of Tokyu Toyoko which was opened in Read More …
I have written about fandom for a baseball team in Japan and the next one I’m taking a look at is the love for the Yakult Swallows near Meiji Jingu Stadium. For those who don’t know, there are two Tokyo baseball teams for the Nippon Read More …
In Japan, Café Comme Ça is a French-style patisserie company which specializes in artistic Japanese cakes. In addition, the location in Shibuya collaborates with Kinokuniya book stores, so for those purchasing books can kick back at the cafe. One can grab coffee such as blended, Read More …
Sometimes I walk around Shibuya and get lost and discover something new each time. In the Dogenzaka area of Shibuya, where a lot of bars are located, is a hidden shrine known as Chiyodainari Shrine. The shrine was founded around 1457 and Inari as the Read More …
Are you planning to celebrate New Year’s Eve at Shibuya Scramble? With the success of stricter security and the ban of public drinking of alcohol on Halloween week in Shibuya, the same enforcement will be taking place on New Year’s Day. The ban on public Read More …
I’ve written about the BAPE (A Bathing Ape) store in Ura-Harajuku. For those not familiar with BAPE, back in 1993, Tomoaki “NIGO” Nagao founded A Bathing Ape (BAPE) in Ura-Harajuku. With nearly two dozen stores in Japan which include BAPE, BAPE Pirate, BAPE Kids, BAPexclusive Read More …
For the past six years, Halloween has become a phenomenon in Japan and Halloween night in Shibuya has attracted travelers from all over the world. Due to the growth, the ward has taken precautions but hopefully in 2019, there are no major issues tonight. And Read More …
Located in Harajuku is cafe STUDIO, a cafe located at the YM SQUARE building next door to Tokyu Plaza. (Note: Same location as Harajuku Kawaii Monster, but on the first floor towards the rear) But the attraction of this location is its large space which Read More …
One thing I realized that there is a store which I have visited often, and that is Don Quijote in Akihabara and MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Honten in Shibuya and shocked I have not even blogged about it. In Japan, Don Quijote (a.k.a. “Donki”) is Read More …
I’m often asked about when one should go to Shibuya for Halloween. For those not familiar with Halloween in Japan, it’s a phenomenon. About five years ago, you would see office parties and a few people dressed up but now, it’s become so huge that Read More …
If you are looking for a hip place to drink your coffee and hang out with friends or a place to have meetings, Jinnan Cafe in Shibuya is a location that is absolutely perfect for that occasion. What’s so cool about the location is the Read More …
One of the questions that I get is where one can get good overhead photos or video of people walking through Shibuya Scramble Crossing. There are several locations, each offering different views. Also, depending on how high you want to go. So, let’s start with Read More …
Currently in Japan, the tapioca balls (a.k.a. boba) has become a huge trend. While other countries remember how popular the trend was over a decade ago, in Japan, where many trends are started, this is one where the trend took awhile to build up full Read More …