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 …
The One about Edo Wonderland in Nikko – Part 7 – The Cat Mascot – Nyanmage
While Edo Wonderland does a great job of bring that Edo Period feel to the theme park, a theme park in Japan wouldn’t be complete without a mascot and Edo Wonderland has a samurai cat named “nyanmage”. To be truthful, I thought it was a Read More …
The One about Edo Wonderland in Nikko – Part 6 – The Oiran Dochu Parade
In the early afternoon at Edo Wonderland, the staff will direct everyone towards the main strip in the village for the Oiran Dochu parade (or the Oiran Courtesan Procession). This one is interesting because many will think this is a parade for a geisha, but Read More …
The One about Edo Wonderland in Nikko – Part 5 – The live shows at Edo Wonderland
In the last blog post, I discussed the live shows and how one can find out what times the next show would start. While I would usually discuss the live shows first, in this case, I wanted to discuss the times of the shows because Read More …
The One about Edo Wonderland in Nikko – Part 4 – What time does the show start?
I have received several messages about Edo Wonderland in regards to show times. So, before I continue on with my coverage of Edo Wonderland, there is something important that I need to mention. The times of the shows are in Japanese!!!! So, looking at the Read More …
The One about Edo Wonderland in Nikko – Part 3 – Entering Edo Wonderland
Once you arrive to Edo Wonderland, you will go through a row of trees and certain areas that showcase what people used during the Edo Period. As you go through the path, you then discover a village with mountains around it. This village is Edo Read More …
The One about Edo Wonderland in Nikko – Part 2 – How to use a JR Pass to get to Edo Wonderland and when to leave Edo Wonderland
Before I discuss the Edo Wonderland theme park, in part 1, I wrote about how to get inexpensive tickets via KLOOK. In part 2, I need to discuss something very important and that’s how to get to Edo Wonderland and how to leave Edo Wonderland. Read More …
The One about Edo Wonderland in Nikko – Part 1 – How to purchase inexpensive tickets
Located in the Kinugawa Onsen area of Nikko, Tochigi is a cultural theme park known as Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura. For those who want to experience traditional Japanese culture with a surreal feeling that you have time traveled to the past during the Edo Period Read More …