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 …
As mentioned in the first part of Koshien, while Koshien is known for baseball games, it’s also known for the Koshien Bowl, the final for the American football game held in Japan. Typically football is used to describe soccer in Japan, but there are some Read More …
Continuing in the Koshien room which displays many decades of memorabilia, you get to a section that showcases baseball hats by many different high school baseball teams that participated in the Koshien tournament. And next to the hats are even more baseball teams memorabilia via Read More …
Today is part two of the Museum of Hanshin Koshien Stadium. In the last post, I discussed how baseball and western football players regard Koshien as the dream stadium to play at. Also, how the stadium is the oldest stadium in Japan inspired by New Read More …
As I have reviewed The Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame at Tokyo Dome, the next baseball museum I will discuss is the Museum of Hanshin Koshien Stadium located in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture (near Kobe). As the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame is located right at Read More …
For many generations, Ginza Kimuraya, located in Ginza, has been serving many patrons of their famous Japanese baked goods for over a 140 years. It is Japan’s oldest bakery and famous for “Sakadane Anpan”. The store began in 1869 with Kimura Yasube, a former samurai Read More …
In the United States, National Donut Day (or National Doughnut Day) is celebrated on the first Friday of June and again in November. While the one in June is known as the the day the Salvation Army in Chicago honored members who fought during World Read More …
If you are a K-Pop fan, you probably saw it on television, on Youtube and that is the popular cheese hot dog. While some places use the word hot dog, it’s more like a corn dog, but instead of a hot dog, it’s pretty much Read More …
As Tobiccho is well-known for its shirasu-don, it’s also well-known for its market as it’s a place in Enoshima Island where people can purchase fresh shirasu, nori and other popular items. So, before I continue with part two…let’s run through what I discussed from yesterday’s Read More …
When it comes to Enoshima Island (in Kanagawa Prefecture), there is one ingredient that many restaurants on the island and restaurants nearby take pride in and that’s shirasu. Shirasu is what people may know as whitebait, young, immature fish traveling together in the ocean and Read More …
In 2015, when Tokyu Corp. announced they have a new complex called Shibuya Stream which would feature commercial and office space and a hotel (which was named Shibuya Stream Excel Hotel Tokyu) but also would also be occupied by Google (floors 14-35), needless to say, Read More …
For those who are planning to travel to somewhere around the world, especially in Japan and there are various theme parks, museums and attractions that you have your itinerary, about a month before you leave, I highly recommend going to Klook or Voyagin to see Read More …
A question I am often asked in Japan is if I have eaten horse meat. I know for many people in America, they may feel dumbfounded by this question because horses are animals we ride, some race and an animal that many bond with like Read More …
If there is one sports bar I have visited frequently in Tokyo, it would be 2ND HALF, a British Sports Bar in Takadanobaba (a.k.a. the area to find many Irish and British Pubs, Polar Bear Cafe and Homey’s Burgers) in Shinjuku ward. For the most Read More …
Located in Akasaka, not far from Akasaka Station is a burger shop known as Authentic which many people in Tokyo consider as one of the best burger shops to eat at. So popular that there is a line to get inside as it’s not a Read More …
I have to say that the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Meguro/Nakameguro was one of my highlights in this latest trip. After experiencing as much as possible at Starbucks Reserve Roastery, I have to say that the only thing I could best describe this location Read More …
My coverage of the new Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Meguro, Tokyo continues as now we go to the third floor, which is the Arriviamo Bar. For those who don’t want coffee or tea and in the mood for classic cocktails, aperitivi, beer and wine, Arriviamo Read More …
As I continue my coverage of the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Meguro, Tokyo, we have explored the first floor. But now it’s time to check out the second floor – Teavana. I think people who are not familiar with the Starbucks acquisition of Teavana back Read More …
Located on the first floor of the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Meguro, Tokyo (directly to the right when you enter inside) is the merchandise area. I have described Starbucks Reserve Roastery as like an amusement park for coffee lovers. Many things to see, crowded area Read More …