The original Franze & Evans London has been around since 2008 when it featured Italian classics reimagined for London living. Serving salads, brunch, coffee and cakes in the heart of Shoreditch, the restaurant opened a sister deli in London and creating a Tokyo outpost since Read More …
Back in June 8, 2011, Sarutahiko Coffee established their first coffee shop in Ebisu. The original concept was to have a coffee shop that serves a cup of happiness. Since them, multiple shops have opened and even is included in Beams Japan’s Shinjuku store. But Read More …
For those who are looking for a burger place or a place to eat right next to the National Art Center – Tokyo, one might want to give Pe’z Magic Organic Hamburgers & Sandwiches. Popular for their catering services of hamburgers and sandwiches, they have Read More …
With the announcement of Shinkai Makoto’s upcoming 2019 animated film “Tenki no Ko” (Weathering With You), I figured why not blog about the “Exhibition of Shinkai Makoto” which I attended in Roppongi at the National Art Center – Tokyo. Just the mere mention of Shinkai’s Read More …
As I was able to explore Kotoku-in and after having this location on my bucket list, it was nice to finally say that I’ve finally visited. Sometimes certain locations gets pushed away due to time, weather or changes in decisions. It was great to see Read More …
The next thing we are going to take a look at for Kotoku-in is the interior of the Great Buddha. To the left of the bronze sculpture is where one can pay and go inside it. And it’s fairly inexpensive, if I recall, the price Read More …
For the second part of Kotoku-in in Kamakura, we will take a look at the actual statue of the renown Great Buddha (Daibutsu) bronze statue of Amida Buddha. Looking at the area and seeing how much has changed over a hundred years later since the Read More …
Located in the city of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture is the renown Great Buddha (Daibutsu) bronze statue of Amida Buddha. The Jodo-shu Buddhist temple is known as Taiizan Kotokuin Shojosenji (“Kotoku-in” for short) brings in travelers all over the world. The bronze version was created Read More …
There is something magical about going to Japan around the Christmas time. Although Christmas in Japan is seen much differently than in the United States and other countries, who celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ or a holiday as gift giving to family and friends. Read More …
In America, there are numerous diners that people flock to for breakfast or late night meals, may it be Denny’s, iHop, Sizzler, etc. or even local diners, in Japan, a family restaurant that is well-known for its western-style cuisine is Cafe Restaurant Gusto. Operated by Read More …
Located in Odaiba in the Pallette Town area is a shopping mall known as VenusFort. The mall has been called a “Theme park for women” and the mall is operated now by Mori Bulding. VenusFort opened back on August 25, 1999 and is located on Read More …
From Eiichi Kunitomo, known for his famous OMOTESANDO KOFFEE (which closed down in 2015, due to building being demolished), has two popular coffee shops in Tokyo. KOFFEE MAMEYA is considered the reincarnation of OMOTESANDO KOFFEE, while TORANOMON KOFFEE (which opened back in 2014) located in Read More …
I have to first preface that I have been using primarily Versacci, Prada, Armani, Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein cologne for most of my life. Rarely do I experiment with other brands but I have with a few such as Yves Saint Lauren L’Homme, LACOSTE Read More …
I have to say that I was quite surprised by Bandai Namco’s announcement that J-World Tokyo in Ikebukuro will be closing down on February 17th. Beginning on December 21st through February 17th, J-World Tokyo will be hosting it’s “Grand Finale Event”. I covered my visit Read More …
You get 55 tracks in this magnificent best album. This may be the final Yamashita Tatsuro produced best album on CD and he no doubt wanted it to be special. And it’s a special best album featuring hit songs and also unreleased songs from 1975-2012 Read More …