Near the Port of Kobe is a very popular hot dog stand known as Copenhagen, which serves the Hansen original hot dog! It’s also quite popular among fans of the mega popular Japanese rock duo, B’z (which features lyricist/vocalist Inaba Koshi and legendary guitarist Matsumoto Read More …
I have watched and also read news of various tour groups canceling their trips and people who were planning to travel overseas, canceling their trips due to the coronavirus (2019-nCov). As a traveler, I don’t blame people for canceling. As much as I want to 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 …
It has become a trend for travelers to own a scratch off poster of the World Map. May it to be in their home or their office, it’s one way for those to keep track of where one has traveled and to look at daily Read More …
It’s somewhat of a trend for travelers to have a scratch off poster of the World Map. To keep track of where one has traveled and to look at daily to remind oneself of countries, continents or states still yet to visit. The AmazonBasics Scratch Read More …
I’ve written about the beauty of Jorenji Temple in Itabashi and the history in my last post. But now let’s take a look at what else is around Jorenji Temple. I went during the cherry blossom season and the cherry blossoms were out in full Read More …
Typically when people think about a large Buddha statue, it’s typically of Kotokuin in Kamakura, Kanagawa or Todaiji Temple in Nara. But if I was to say that Tokyo also has a large Buddha statue, some people may be surprised. The location is at Jorenji Read More …
In Japan, the cherry blossoms are among the best things to see in March and April. But depending on when you are visiting Japan and what location makes a huge difference. If you are in Southern Japan (which experiences warmer weather0, early March is when Read More …
Back in April 1915, Kawagoe Nishimachi Station was opened. It was a location which Tojo Railway would run through and in 1920, the railway became known as Tobu Railway Toju Main Line Station before receiving the name Kawagoe Station in July 1940. Fastforward to 1987 Read More …
One of the popular artisanal French Boulangerie around the world is Maison Kayser Paris, which was founded by Eric Kayser in Paris back in 1996. Eric Kayser has a reputation of being one of the most talented artisan bakers of his generation. Starting his baker Read More …
Right after New Year, Japan’s version of Black Friday kicks in as it becomes “Fukubukuro” (Lucky Bag) Time! Each year in Japan, on New Year’s Day (and sometimes a few days before), many partake in Fukubukuro. Fukubukuro is a New Year’s custom in which merchants Read More …
If one is going to visit the Pokemon Cafe, you might as well visit the adjoining Pokemon Center Tokyo DX. I’ve written about the Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo Store in Ikebukuro, but the Pokemon Center Tokyo DX is no doubt a great location for Pokemon Read More …
When I was in Japan, I waited a few weeks until visiting the Pokemon Cafe (which opened on March 14th) in Nihonbashi, as I expected it to be extremely crowded. Note: There is also a Pokemon Cafe in the Kansai region in Shinsaibashi, Osaka. Located Read More …
Here is a second part to the popular Fukubukuro of 2020! Right after New Year, Japan’s version of Black Friday kicks in as it becomes “Fukubukuro” (Lucky Bag) Time! In 2020, it’s rather interesting as some stores requested for people to pre-order fukubukuro back in Read More …
The day after New Year, Japan’s version of Black Friday kicks in as it becomes “Fukubukuro” (Lucky Bag) Time! Each year in Japan, on New Year’s Day (and sometimes a few days before), many partake in Fukubukuro. In 2020, it’s rather interesting as some stores Read More …