Random Musings #155 – Wish I was in Japan for Sakura 2021. There is something about cherry blossom season in Japan that makes it a special time to be there. From the end of March to first week in April (This is typical in Kanto Read More …
I had the opportunity to try UPBEET! TOKYO (Vegan & Gluten Free Sweets) at the Aoyama Farmer’s Market @ UNU in Shibuya, Tokyo. The company promises the following four things: No animal food No flour No white sugar Use of Japanese Fermented Food The company Read More …
If there is one major travel tip that I can give to those who want to travel internationally, that is to please purchase a digital weight scale. You won’t regret it! One of the scariest things that many travelers always want to make sure is Read More …
Not far from Nogizaka Station in Akasaka, Minato ward is Nogi Shrine. A Shinto Shrine established back on November 1, 1923, the shrine is dedicated to General Nogi Maresuke and his wife Nogi Shizuko after the their deaths back on September 13, 1912. Before I Read More …
The first stadium I have ever went to in Japan, was back in 1999 at Yokohama Stadium. While at the time there was no baseball, there was a school soccer competition taking place. But Yokohama Stadium is known for hosting many outdoor concerts. American artists Read More …
So, you are a tsukemen enthusiast? You have ventured the Kanto and Kansai area trying the best tsukemen. But in the Chugoku region, specifically in Hiroshima, is a restaurant known for Hiroshima tsukemen and its Bakudan-ya. A restaurant that is popular and has many celebrities Read More …
During the cherry blossom season, Starbucks in Japan tends to offer special beverages and food. Every area is different but here are examples of things I ordered. In Tokyo, I tried the SAKURAFUL Doughnut. And then we go to Kawagoe: And in Kyoto: And the Read More …
One of the things I notice from people is that in February, many say they saw the cherry blossoms. In Japan, typically in Tokyo or Kyoto the cherry blossoms are seen during the tail end of March and early April, but the more you go Read More …
This is a few months late, but PABLO MINI in Akihabra has closed down as of November 11, 2020. This is a bit shocking, considering how the shop known for its wonderful mini tarts, was a popular place to visit, whenever one visits Akihabara. Unfortunately, Read More …
Back in 2016, Carl’s Jr. Inc, a subsidiary of Mitsuuroku Group Holdings, Co., Ltd. (MGHD) opened its first restaurant in Akihabara. And the goal of CKE Restaurant Holdings, Inc. (CKE) and MGHD to develop 150 Carl’s Jr. restaurants in Japan for the next ten years. Read More …
In Japan, Don Quijote (a.k.a. “Donki”) is a discount chain store with 160 locations throughout Japan, 6 in Singapore, 1 in Thailand and in Hong Kong and 2 in the USA (both in Hawaii). If I have to compare it with a store in the Read More …
There has been criticism that Japan’s second State of Emergency really does nothing because it was voluntary and there were no penalties or any major punishment to those who don’t follow them. But on February 12th, the Diet passed two bills which allow authorities to Read More …
Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide has expanded the State of Emergency to Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Aichi, Gifu, Tochigi and Fukuoka. So, a total of 11 of Japan’s 47 prefectures. The State of Emergency which includes Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba and Saitama prefectures is set to expire on Read More …
East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) announced that the last trains of the day will depart earlier starting on January 20th to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus in which numbers have surged in Japan. It is expected that other railway companies will follow Read More …
BIC CAMERA IKEBUKURO EAST EXIT has shut down on January 11th. According to the company, the reason for the closure was not just the influence of the Coronavirus but also demand for cameras and video cameras are changing as many needs of people have changed Read More …