The One about The Cream of the Cup Coffee at Shibuya Hikarie

In Japan, The Cream of the Crop and Company is a company known for importing and exporting Pierre Marcolini chocolates to Tokyo. The popular Belgian chocolatier is known for creating luxurious chocolate and the Cream of the Crop and Company made sure his chocolate was Read More …

The One about Iino Toshihiko and Higashi-Ikebukuro Taishoken ramen restaurant in Toshima ward

Yamagishi Kazuo “God of Ramen” knew that in order to keep his famous ramen/tsukemen continuing into the future, he would need to teach others his technique and these others became his apprentice. Yamagishi trained over a hundred apprentices and he looked at his apprentices as Read More …

The One about the #1 (or #2) ramen restaurant in Tokyo – Menya Itto in Katsushika City

When it comes to “Ramen Heads” (hardcore ramen fans), ramendb.com is the bible for all things ramen. And while so much attention is received by Tomita Ramen in Matsudo, Chiba (and a film titled “Ramen Heads” featured the restaurant and has been #1 on the Read More …

The One about Starbucks Coffee Kyoto Ninenzaka Yasaka Chaya

Located on Ninenzaka, close to Kiyomizudera Temple is the Starbucks that many people from all over the world travel to see. Why so popular?  Aside from being a Starbucks coffee shop, it’s one of the few concept stores of the company.  In this case, it’s Read More …

The One about the recipe to make “Norishio Sugomori Chahan”

In the Shinkai Makoto animated film “Tenki no Ko”, there is a scene when characters Morishima Hodaka and Amano Hina are sitting together and eating “Norishio Sugomori Chahan” (a fried rice dish with onions, grated ginger, bean sprouts, egg yolk and Calbee seaweed salted potato Read More …

The One about Whoopi Goldburger in Shibuya

The next burger place I wanted to try in Tokyo was a restaurant called Whoopi Goldburger (W.P.G.B.) in Shibuya. Obviously a name parody on the comedian but all the other burgers are similar to certain celebrities.  And immediately reading about this made me think about Read More …

The One about the Farmer’s Market at United Nations University (UNU) in Shibuya – Part 3

I have to say that the Farmer’s Market at United Nations University (UNU) was an interesting experience. While I expected it to be packed full of people, I wasn’t aware of how much of a variety a Tokyo-based farmer’s market would incorporate but you get Read More …

The One about the Farmer’s Market at United Nations University (UNU) in Shibuya – Part 2

As I continue my coverage of the Farmer’s Market at United Nations University (UNU) in Shibuya, Tokyo, there is one thing that I’m sure that people would be interested in knowing is that there are food trucks and food vendors directly nearby. As a matter Read More …

The One about the Farmer’s Market at United Nations University (UNU) in Shibuya – Part 1

I’m often asked is if there is a place to purchase fresh vegetables and you can easily find a market in many areas around Tokyo.  But if you want really awesome vegetables and fruit, but also baked goods and more, you definitely want to give Read More …

The One about AIN SOPH.ripple in Kabukicho, Shinjuku – The best vegan burgers/burritos in Tokyo?

When it comes to vegan restaurants, a restaurant chain that many people always feel confident in are AIN SOPH. restaurants. AIN SOPH. is celebrating their 10th year anniversary in December 2019 and each restaurant offers different style and meal offerings. With the main vegan restaurant Read More …