Anything related to traveling in Japan
I went to Meguro in Tokyo to look for the Daien-Ji temple. In 1615, a temple was created to honor two groups. One is a small temple connecting trees to commemorate stillborn, miscarried children and aborted fetuses. The second is a tribute to the 14,700 Read More …
Yokohama is one of the most beautiful cities I have been to numerous times. And the port city is a popular destination and not far from Tokyo. But for those who want to experience Yokohama (and have good walking shoes on) and are near Minato Read More …
In 2013, I discovered photos that my father took on top of Tokyo Tower back in 1972. I was so curious about the differences of the locations of where he took photos back in 1972 and to see how much has changed in 2015. The Read More …
In Asakusa is where Senso-ji Temple (or Asakusa Kannon Temple) is located. The legend of the temple is that in the year 628, two brothers who were fishing, retrieved the statue of Kannon (the Goddess of Mercy) out of the Sumida River. Each time they Read More …
I went with a few friends to experience a maid cafe in Akihabara. We went to @Home Cafe, which is well-known in Akiba. Unfortunately, I couldn’t take any photos inside, but that’s how a lot of maid cafe’s are in Japan. @Home Cafe is located Read More …
One of the coolest places to shoot photos from a tall structure in Japan is in Yokohama at the Landmark Tower’s Sky Garden. Located on the top in the 69th floor is the Landmark Tower Yokohama observation deck (Yokohama Sky Promenade) which is 273m high. Read More …
Tokyo Dome is known as the home of the Yomiuri Giants but it’s also part of Tokyo Dome City, the entertainment city which includes LaQua (the largest natural host spring spa complex in Tokyo) and features plenty of high-end grocery stores, specialty shops and restaurants, Read More …
Located in Shibuya and Minato, Tokyo is the avenue known as Omotesando. Mentioned and confused by foreigners as a city, Omotesando is an avenue featuring zelkova trees and a stylish area that is home to shopping areas such as Omotesando Hills (featuring Saint Laurent Paris, Read More …
For those who have never went to Tokyo, one of the locations one should visit is Takeshita Street in Harajuku. Right when you get out of JR East’s Harajuku Station, go across the street and you will see a big alley full of people and Read More …
Located at 3-6-1 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan is Emporio Armani Caffe, one of the two Armani eateries in Japan (the other being the more upper class Armani Ristorante located in the Armani/Ginza Tower). Nestled in the fashion area of Omotesando, Emporio Armani Caffe showcases Italian Read More …
For those who are traveling to Japan and want to watch a baseball game will want to purchase their tickets through sites like JapanBallTickets.com. While there is a small fee tacked into the price, one must remember that you are literally hiring someone to get Read More …
In 2012, Tokyo Skytree was unveiled to the public. A broadcasting, restaurant and observation tower in Sumida, Tokyo, the tower is the “tallest tower” in the world and the second tallest structure in the world. Tokyo Skytree also serves as the primary television and radio Read More …
In Tokyo is the special ward, the fashion mecca for young and hip known as Shibuya. Historically, the area was the site of a castle where the Shibuya family resided in the 11th century. Shibuya is known for its trendy fashion and many fashion-driven buildings Read More …
I recently visited ab ancient village, Iyashi no Sato Nenba. Having read reviews, enamored by the beauty of the area, I wanted to experience the area. We went in March 2015 and I knew that the chances of overcast and the chances of shooting Mt. Read More …
In Shinjuku, Japan, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories are one of the few locations to get a great look at the city, but also to get night shots of Tokyo at night (if you are a photographer). Unfortunately, the location does not allow for Read More …
New York has the Yankees and the Mets, Los Angeles has the Dodgers and the Angels but yet in two different divisions. In Japan, two of Tokyo’s Nippon Pro Baseball (NPB) Teams, the Giants and Swallows play in the same division and have a heated Read More …
Each time I have gone to Japan, I have made an effort to try an Italian restaurant in Japan. My favorite dining moment at an Italian restaurant was trying squid ink spaghetti for the first time and I loved it! But once I again, I Read More …