Anything related to traveling in Japan
So, you are a tsukemen enthusiast? You have ventured the Kanto and Kansai area trying the best tsukemen. But in the Chugoku region, specifically in Hiroshima, is a restaurant known for Hiroshima tsukemen and its Bakudan-ya. A restaurant that is popular and has many celebrities Read More …
During the cherry blossom season, Starbucks in Japan tends to offer special beverages and food. Every area is different but here are examples of things I ordered. In Tokyo, I tried the SAKURAFUL Doughnut. And then we go to Kawagoe: And in Kyoto: And the Read More …
One of the things I notice from people is that in February, many say they saw the cherry blossoms. In Japan, typically in Tokyo or Kyoto the cherry blossoms are seen during the tail end of March and early April, but the more you go Read More …
This is a few months late, but PABLO MINI in Akihabra has closed down as of November 11, 2020. This is a bit shocking, considering how the shop known for its wonderful mini tarts, was a popular place to visit, whenever one visits Akihabara. Unfortunately, Read More …
Back in 2016, Carl’s Jr. Inc, a subsidiary of Mitsuuroku Group Holdings, Co., Ltd. (MGHD) opened its first restaurant in Akihabara. And the goal of CKE Restaurant Holdings, Inc. (CKE) and MGHD to develop 150 Carl’s Jr. restaurants in Japan for the next ten years. Read More …
In Japan, Don Quijote (a.k.a. “Donki”) is a discount chain store with 160 locations throughout Japan, 6 in Singapore, 1 in Thailand and in Hong Kong and 2 in the USA (both in Hawaii). If I have to compare it with a store in the Read More …
There has been criticism that Japan’s second State of Emergency really does nothing because it was voluntary and there were no penalties or any major punishment to those who don’t follow them. But on February 12th, the Diet passed two bills which allow authorities to Read More …
Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide has expanded the State of Emergency to Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Aichi, Gifu, Tochigi and Fukuoka. So, a total of 11 of Japan’s 47 prefectures. The State of Emergency which includes Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba and Saitama prefectures is set to expire on Read More …
East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) announced that the last trains of the day will depart earlier starting on January 20th to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus in which numbers have surged in Japan. It is expected that other railway companies will follow Read More …
BIC CAMERA IKEBUKURO EAST EXIT has shut down on January 11th. According to the company, the reason for the closure was not just the influence of the Coronavirus but also demand for cameras and video cameras are changing as many needs of people have changed Read More …
The second state of emergency was declared in Japan on Thursday. As of right now, the prefectures affected are: Tokyo, Chiba, Kanagawa and Saitama So, what will happen? Restaurants and Bars must stop serving alcohol at 7 om and close an hour later, except for Read More …
Right after New Year, Japan’s version of Black Friday kicks in as it becomes “Fukubukuro” (Lucky Bag) Time! Of course, while Black Friday and Cyber Monday have been slowly been integrated to Japanese shopping (thanks Amazon!), the tradition of Fukubukuro continues after the New Year. Read More …
When it comes to Japan, the words “Harajuku Kawaii” describes the cutesy fashion of Harajuku. And Masuda Sebastian is known for promoting the Kawaii concept worldwide, may it be fashion, music and lifestyle. And in 2015, Kawaii Monster Cafe Harajuku opened its doors. The cafe Read More …
Located in Hiroshima Station is patisserie quatre feuille, which is owned by Moriwaki Osamu. Morikawa graduated from confectionery school and trained at a major confectionery maker in Hiroshima and served as chief and store manager at various FC-developed confectionery stores. In 2006, he opened patisserie Read More …
Right next to the Sega Arcade in Ikebukuro is Silk Hat Ikebukuro, an arcade formerly known as GAME Saint-Tropez Ikebukuro) has announced that they are closing on January 11, 2021. The announcement was made on the Silk Hat Ikeburo Twitter and saying there is a Read More …