In Japan, there is a popular chain of Italian restaurants known as Miami Garden. The name is derived from an “Italian meal with the wind of Miami”. In Japan, you will come across numerous Italian restaurants and for this one, what makes them popular is Read More …
For those who are visiting or living in Japan, they probably have seen a lot of “HUB British Pub” throughout the Kanto region. But what is “82 Ale House”? Well, 82 Ale House is also owned by the same company behind the “HUB British Pub”. Read More …
Pizza Slice 2, the second location for the popular New York style pizza business by Sarumaru Hiroki. A location known for many parties and events. Many I have been privy too and nothing but great memories. Sarumaru posted on Instagram last summer that Pizza Slice Read More …
When it comes to food trucks in Japan, there are food trucks (or kitchen cars) that are considered “top-tier”. Granted, food is subjective to an individual but when it comes to pork loving fans, Kome Shiruna serves top-tier food thanks to Moriyama-san. The name “Kome Read More …
When it comes to Japanese food trucks, there are a good number that have been popping up. Back in 2015, there was a growing number, but by 2019, it seemed that it doubled or tripled in the number of competing food trucks at events. But Read More …
You’re strolling around a Japan and passed by a sushi restaurant and you see this statue of a Japanese guy with his hands out as if to say “welcome to my humble restaurant” or maybe creeping you out. But do not worry, this guy is Read More …
I think about the past and having to purchase a pre-paid phone card in Japan and use them while calling on a green payphone back or gray when I was a college student. And surprisingly, you will still seem around. Some in bad shape but Read More …
Each time I’m in Tokyo and I see a Schmatz restaurant, I think about the wonderful story of the two men behind the plethora of stores in Japan. It began when Marc Luetten and partner Christopher Ax, two guys who grew up in Hamburg and Read More …
Nestled in areas where many major temples are located in the Maruyama Park area of Kyoto, Kyoto Chourakukan is a luxurious longstanding hotel and restaurant (since 1909) known for its western look. But way before it became a hotel, it was a guest house to Read More …
“Ao no Dokutsu SHIBUYA” (Blue Grotto SHIBUYA) will return on December 1st through Christmas Day from 3:00 p.m. to midnight. This year’s theme is “Blue Cave SHIBUYA -DAY & NIGHT-” and a new Christmas market will be held that can be enjoyed even before the illuminations Read More …
The Marunouchi Street Park 2023 Executive Committee (constituent organizations: Otemachi Area Management Association, Otemachi/Marunouchi/Yurakucho District Town Development Council, Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.) is conducting a social experiment to examine the ideal form of plazas and park-like spaces in the city center. “Marunouchi Street Park 2023 Read More …
“SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE 2023″ will be held from December 25th (Thursday) to December 25th (Monday). The theme for Christmas 2023 of this facility, which has the vision of “Silent Nights are not suitable for this town.” Based on this theme, Shibuya aims to create a fair Read More …
LAFORET Xmas 2023” will be held at Laforet Harajuku from November 17th (Friday) to December 25th (Monday). This year, there will be an Instagram giveaway campaign where you can win recommended items that are perfect for Christmas gifts at the Laforet Harajuku shop, and a Read More …
Tokyo Midtown (near Roppongi) has announced their “Midtown Christmas 2023” event and it will be held on November 16th through December 25th. If you slow down and be captivated by the twinkling lights, you’ll be thrilled by the scenery unique to this season. This year, Read More …
At the Christmas table, which is an irreplaceable moment once a year and brings smiles, there are Christmas cakes made with the skill and taste of pastry chefs, and main dishes prepared by chefs. This year, Dean & Deluca has a menu that will brighten Read More …
Yebisu Garden Place has kicked off their 2023 holiday illumination event on Saturday, November 11th and will end on January 8th. Lighting time is set for 11:00 a.m. to 23:00 p.m. at Ebisu Garden Place Center Square. A total of 250 lights, lighting up the Read More …
Futakotamagawa Rise, a commercial complex directly connected to Futakotamagawa Station on the Tokyu Denentoshi Line and Oimachi Line, has Christmas trees with the theme of “CHRISTMAS JOURNEY”, “SNOW SPARKLE” and “STAIRS OF SMILE”. Illuminations themed on “The Great Staircase of Bouncing” will begin on Friday, Read More …
