The One about Starbucks Coffee Kyoto Ninenzaka Yasaka Chaya
Located on Ninenzaka, close to Kiyomizudera Temple is the Starbucks that many people from all over the world travel to see. Why so popular? Aside from being a Starbucks coffee shop, it’s one of the few concept stores of the company. In this case, it’s Read More …
The One about the recipe to make “Norishio Sugomori Chahan”
In the Shinkai Makoto animated film “Tenki no Ko”, there is a scene when characters Morishima Hodaka and Amano Hina are sitting together and eating “Norishio Sugomori Chahan” (a fried rice dish with onions, grated ginger, bean sprouts, egg yolk and Calbee seaweed salted potato Read More …
The One about the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo in Koto ward
I had the opportunity to go to the grand opening of the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo in Koto ward and right at Kiba Park. The history of the museum dates back as far back in 1926 when the Tokyo Prefectural Art Museum first opened Read More …
The One about Whoopi Goldburger in Shibuya
The next burger place I wanted to try in Tokyo was a restaurant called Whoopi Goldburger (W.P.G.B.) in Shibuya. Obviously a name parody on the comedian but all the other burgers are similar to certain celebrities. And immediately reading about this made me think about Read More …
The One about the Farmer’s Market at United Nations University (UNU) in Shibuya – Part 3
I have to say that the Farmer’s Market at United Nations University (UNU) was an interesting experience. While I expected it to be packed full of people, I wasn’t aware of how much of a variety a Tokyo-based farmer’s market would incorporate but you get Read More …
The One about the Farmer’s Market at United Nations University (UNU) in Shibuya – Part 2
As I continue my coverage of the Farmer’s Market at United Nations University (UNU) in Shibuya, Tokyo, there is one thing that I’m sure that people would be interested in knowing is that there are food trucks and food vendors directly nearby. As a matter Read More …
The One about the Farmer’s Market at United Nations University (UNU) in Shibuya – Part 1
I’m often asked is if there is a place to purchase fresh vegetables and you can easily find a market in many areas around Tokyo. But if you want really awesome vegetables and fruit, but also baked goods and more, you definitely want to give Read More …
The One about having breakfast at egg in Ikebukuro
It’s true that early morning breakfast at a restaurant is a concept that has not been fully embraced by Japanese just yet but there are a few restaurants that are popping up or are established in Tokyo in the past few years. Especially knowing that Read More …
The One about AIN SOPH.ripple in Kabukicho, Shinjuku – The best vegan burgers/burritos in Tokyo?
When it comes to vegan restaurants, a restaurant chain that many people always feel confident in are AIN SOPH. restaurants. AIN SOPH. is celebrating their 10th year anniversary in December 2019 and each restaurant offers different style and meal offerings. With the main vegan restaurant Read More …
The One about the Kyoto Animation Victims
Anime. It brings people together. It brings enjoyment and entertainment to millions of people worldwide. And so when the tragic news of the Kyoto Animation arson started appearing on the news and social media, millions of us were saddened. At the time I checked, I Read More …
The One about Why Anime and Manga Fans and Cosplayers Should Visit Ikebukuro
Quite often people recommend Akihabara for anime, manga, video game and idol fans. And Nakano Broadway for those collecting figurines and old school anime collectibles. But the other place that should be on top of the list is Ikebukuro (East Exit) area. The area is Read More …
The One about Munch’s Burger Shack in Minato, Tokyo
I have written about the best burgers in Tokyo and shared the lists of other recommendations of best burger locations of other publications. One location that has no doubt has a strong following that people are willing to wait an hour to eat at is Read More …
The One about the “Urusei Yatsura” Cafe at Tokyo Ikebukuro Parco
The popular manga and anime series “Urusei Yatsura” has been a fan favorite for many people around the world as it is one of Takahashi’s (“Ranma 1/2”, “Maison Ikkoku”, “Inuyasha”) most popular series that the mangaka had created. So popular, the manga would lead to Read More …
The One about Edo Wonderland in Nikko – Part 10 – Final Thoughts
I have to say that Edo Wonderland has been one of the highlights from visiting Japan in the last decade. I guess being a fan of Japanese cinema and watching a lot of samurai and ninja films or even anime that showcases Japan from long Read More …
The One about #CelebrateAngeloDay2019
We are celebrating #CelebrateAngeloDay2019 in memory of Angelo Delos Reyes. It’s hard to believe that it’s been five years since Angelo has passed away. Tomorrow will be five years, but today (because it’s on a weekend), we are remembering Angelo by enjoying the things he Read More …
The One about Edo Wonderland in Nikko – Part 9 – Ninja Stars (shuriken), Food Vendors, Palanquins (machikago) and more!
One of the popular sections at Edo Wonderland is for people to throw shuriken (ninja stars). For a small price, you can throw shuriken at targets. It reminded me of when I was younger and I would purchase ninja stars (and my parents taking them Read More …
The One about Edo Wonderland in Nikko – Part 8 – The One about the Edo City Firefighter Archive Museum
One of the coolest things to see at Edo Wonderland are a few of the museums inside the village. These are not huge museums but they do feature some fascinating things from the past. The first museum I went to was the Edo City Firefighter Read More …