Located near many popular restaurants in Ikebukuro is a small park known as Minami-Ikebukuro Park. No, there are no trees as one expect to see at other parks, but it’s more of an area where people tend to gather, especially families during the not-so-hot days. Read More …
For those who are looking for vegan food options or a restaurant that serves food with quality produce from contracted farmers from all over Japan, you will want to give Mr. FARMER a chance! With restaurant locations in Omotesando, Shinjuku, Komazawa, Hibiya and Kisarazu, the Read More …
In the first blog post, I discussed the the popular manga/anime series “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen Mae Hashutsujo” (“KochiKame” in short) by Akimoto Osamu. In Katsushika ward, near Kameari Station, numerous bronze statues dedicated to the series can be found. A map is featured inside Read More …
In yesterday’s blog post, I discussed the the popular manga/anime series “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen Mae Hashutsujo” (“KochiKame” in short) by Akimoto Osamu. In Katsushika ward, near Kameari Station, numerous bronze statues dedicated to the series can be found. A map is featured inside the Read More …
In Japan, the manga and anime series “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen Mae Hashutsujo” (This is the Police Station in front of Kameari Park in Katsushika Ward), often shortened to “KochiKame” is a favorite. Created by Akimoto Osamu back in 1976, the “Weekly Shonen Jump” series Read More …
Located in Shibuya is a bar/restaurant known as Lad’s GARAGE. It’s about a minute away from JR Shibuya Station and is open from Monday through Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m and Friday and Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. It’s a place Read More …
If there is one thing that I’ve always questioned about visiting Japan is why are most places to get breakfast, especially in Tokyo, towards mid-to-late morning? Granted, I’ve been spoiled in America, where early morning breakfast is common. And when you do find a place Read More …
I headed to Shinjuku for my first cat cafe experience at Cat Cafe MOCHA, which a friend of my wanted to show me around. It’s important for me to first say, I’m a dog person, I’ve only owned small dogs, pugs and as for cats, Read More …
Located at the posh Ginza Six in Ginza (Chuo ward) is a Chinese restaurant located at the Ginza Grand Premium Food Hall (Ginza Daishokudo) on the 6th floor. So, what the means is for the posh mall complex known for its luxury stores, just know Read More …
Quite often, you will find a shrine located next to a major commercial facility in Japan. In Nakameguro, Dairoku Tensha is located right at the edge of Nakameguro GT Tower and is a Shinto Shrine dedicated to the kami, Tenjin (a deity of Academics, Scholarship Read More …
Located in Bunkyo ward and not far from Tokyo Dome is a 2019 Michelin Star rated ramen restaurant, Chukasoba Nishino. Let me first say that this restaurant was on my bucket list, after reading so much about it. Chuka Soba Nishino is the second brand Read More …
In Japan, Kazuo Yamagishi is a man who was known as “The God of Ramen” and also the man responsible for creating tsukemen, a ramen dish in which noodles are eaten after being dipped in a separate bowl of soup or broth. For Yamagishi, right Read More …
In the final part of my coverage of the “Museum of Hanshin Koshien Stadium”, we reach an area that is reminiscent of the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame and that is these plaques honoring the great players of Koshien/Hanshin Tigers. Everything is in Japanese with Read More …
In my coverage of the Museum of Hanshin Koshien Stadium, I discussed the high school teams, the Koshien Bowl, the Hanshin Tigers and many more. But what about the stadium itself and its history? There is a room that delves into the Koshien stadium history Read More …
As the Museum of Hanshin Koshien Stadium continues to amaze me, one of the coolest hallways seen at the stadium is dedicated to Japanese baseball manga series. From “Touch”, “H2”, “Nine”, “Crossgame”, “Rookies”, Saikyo Toritsu Aoizakakoko Yakyubu”, “Playball”, “Ace of Diamond”, “Last Inning”, “Just-Meet” and Read More …
While there is still more to see at the Museum of Hanshin Koshien Stadium, there was one section that I wasn’t expecting and that was to go outdoors and get a look from outfield directly and see Koshien stadium in all its glory. It’s the Read More …
While the Museum of Hanshin Koshien Stadium is dedicated to the stadium and Koshien tournaments, Hanshin Koshien Stadium is also the home for the Hanshin Tigers. So, if you are fans of the Central League team, then you will most definitely want to visit the Read More …