Back in 2015, I went to my first Robot Restaurant show in Kabukicho, located in Shinjuku ward, Tokyo. I had a great time and wrote an extensive review of Robot Restaurant here. But has anything changed since 2015? For one, it’s much crowded than before, Read More …
Not far from Harajuku, is Shibuya Ao no Dokutsu, an area is popular for it’s blue Christmas lights. The whole place is illuminated in blue and may you be with family, friends or a love one, people like to take a stroll right through the Read More …
Located on Subana St., a street filled with restaurants leading up to the path to Enoshima Island is a restaurant known as Cyubei. Not far from the famous Kamakurakokomae Station (known for being featured on the anime series “Slam Dunk”) and the beach leading to Read More …
When it comes to Italian modern sculptors, Giacomo Manzu (December 1908-January 1991) is renown. He was self-taught and was commissioned by architect Giovanni Muzio for the decoration of the chapel of Universita Cattolica del Caro Cuore but his popularity is from his work at the Read More …
It’s an announcement that I feared would be coming, one that I’m not surprised of, but one that I’m saddened to hear. JR Harajuku Station will be demolished after the 2020 Olympic/Paralympic Games. There have been talk for years about Japan remodeling Harajuku Station, but Read More …
For those who are into Gunpla (Gundam models) or wanting to buy Gundam souvenirs, there are many shops in Tokyo that do have it. But one shop where you can get exclusive, limited edition items is right next to the Unicorn Gundam statue in Odaiba Read More …
In America, we grown accustom to seeing huge Christmas trees. My hometown still has a Christmas tree they put up right after Christmas near the downtown area and a lot of cities and towns celebrate with a huge Christmas Tree. In Japan, Yebisu Garden Place Read More …
In Tokyo, the Tokyo Dome Winter Illumination event is one of the long running illumination events. Kicking off on November 13th, the illumination will last through February 26th. Illumination will begin at 5:00 p.m. to midnight! The location features big shopping complexes, so each complex Read More …
I’ve been asked where people can purchase masks (surgical masks that many Japanese wear to avoid germs or to avoid spreading their cold germs to others) but are not as plain as the ones sold at convenience stores. One such place is gonoturn which is Read More …
I’m often asked how I prepare for my coffee/cafe tours around Japan and while there are websites that are good in showcasing cool coffee shops and cafe, one guide that I pick up at the end of November each year is the “Tokyo Cafe Guide” Read More …
To conclude my coverage of the Fujiko F. Fujio Museum, I just have to say that the museum has been on my bucket list for years and I’m finally glad to have finally went and experienced it. Sure, I had a few Japanese friends who Read More …
Once you arrive to the third floor of the Fujiko F. Fujio Museum, you enter an area which is literally an outdoor terrace of many cool Doraemon related experiences. May it be the pink door, Doraemon and Nobita riding a dinosaur and other Fujio characters. Read More …
Continuing from the last post about the Fujiko F. Fujio Museum Store, the place is no doubt the best “Doraemon” and Fujiko F. Fujio series-related shop you’ll find in Japan. I felt like a child at a candy store seeing so many cool things and Read More …
If there is one thing that I was looking forward to, it was the Fujiko F. Fujio Museum’s Museum Shop. When I went to a Doraemon exhibit, they had a really awesome gift shop but of course, the museum should be much later and offer Read More …
Once you get to the second floor, this is where most of the childrens area is located. From an animal room which features actual works created by Fujiko F. Fujio, a teacher’s baby room featuring F-san as a father, a kid’s space (indoor playground) and Read More …