Travel Guide – Japan: The One about Cold Medicine for Children
I have covered Medicine and Drug Stores in Japan and also Mosquito repellent for adults and children. One of things I have been asked during this winter is: I’m in Japan, which cold medicine should I purchase for my child? You will see a pharmacist Read More …
The One about AKIBA ICHI at Akihabara UDX
You are in Akihabara and you are hungry. While Akihabara is known for its anime, manga, games, resin models, idol and maid cafe’s, niche cafe’s are not going to exactly fill one up. While niche restaurants are great, you can find restaurants off the beaten Read More …
Travel Guide: The One about How to Get Tickets for the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka
One of the biggest questions I get from those looking to travel to Japan is how they can get tickets for the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka (Tokyo). For those not familiar with the Ghibli Museum, the museum is dedicated to Studio Ghibli animated films such Read More …
The One about the 10,000 Yen Bank Note
For those who withdraw money at the ATM and look at yen note, you may be wondering who the individual and the art depiction on the back may be. On the front side of the 10,000 yen note features an image of Fukuzawa Yukichi, a Read More …
The One about Conbini Food Part 1: Chicken Karaage meal at 7-Eleven
I realize that whenever I’m in Japan, I take a lot of food photos at restaurants but also the things I eat at a convenience store (shortened to “conbini” in Japanese). All for the purpose of blogging about it. And I figured on days where Read More …
The One about Franze & Evans London in Shibuya
The original Franze & Evans London has been around since 2008 when it featured Italian classics reimagined for London living. Serving salads, brunch, coffee and cakes in the heart of Shoreditch, the restaurant opened a sister deli in London and creating a Tokyo outpost since Read More …
The One about Sarutahiko Coffee Omotesando
Back in June 8, 2011, Sarutahiko Coffee established their first coffee shop in Ebisu. The original concept was to have a coffee shop that serves a cup of happiness. Since them, multiple shops have opened and even is included in Beams Japan’s Shinjuku store. But Read More …
The One about Pe’z Magic in Roppongi
For those who are looking for a burger place or a place to eat right next to the National Art Center – Tokyo, one might want to give Pe’z Magic Organic Hamburgers & Sandwiches. Popular for their catering services of hamburgers and sandwiches, they have Read More …
The One about the “Exhibition of Shinkai Makoto” at the National Art Center – Tokyo in Roppongi
With the announcement of Shinkai Makoto’s upcoming 2019 animated film “Tenki no Ko” (Weathering With You), I figured why not blog about the “Exhibition of Shinkai Makoto” which I attended in Roppongi at the National Art Center – Tokyo. Just the mere mention of Shinkai’s Read More …
The One about Kotoku-in in Kamakura Part 4 (Final)
As I was able to explore Kotoku-in and after having this location on my bucket list, it was nice to finally say that I’ve finally visited. Sometimes certain locations gets pushed away due to time, weather or changes in decisions. It was great to see Read More …
The One about Kotoku-in in Kamakura Part 3
The next thing we are going to take a look at for Kotoku-in is the interior of the Great Buddha. To the left of the bronze sculpture is where one can pay and go inside it. And it’s fairly inexpensive, if I recall, the price Read More …
The One about Kotoku-in in Kamakura Part 2
For the second part of Kotoku-in in Kamakura, we will take a look at the actual statue of the renown Great Buddha (Daibutsu) bronze statue of Amida Buddha. Looking at the area and seeing how much has changed over a hundred years later since the Read More …
The One about Kotoku-in in Kamakura Part 1
Located in the city of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture is the renown Great Buddha (Daibutsu) bronze statue of Amida Buddha. The Jodo-shu Buddhist temple is known as Taiizan Kotokuin Shojosenji (“Kotoku-in” for short) brings in travelers all over the world. The bronze version was created Read More …
The One about Dennis A. Amith’s Random Musings Travel Vlog #35
There is something magical about going to Japan around the Christmas time. Although Christmas in Japan is seen much differently than in the United States and other countries, who celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ or a holiday as gift giving to family and friends. Read More …
The One about Cafe Restaurant Gusto in Japan
In America, there are numerous diners that people flock to for breakfast or late night meals, may it be Denny’s, iHop, Sizzler, etc. or even local diners, in Japan, a family restaurant that is well-known for its western-style cuisine is Cafe Restaurant Gusto. Operated by Read More …
The One about VenusFort in Odaiba
Located in Odaiba in the Pallette Town area is a shopping mall known as VenusFort. The mall has been called a “Theme park for women” and the mall is operated now by Mori Bulding. VenusFort opened back on August 25, 1999 and is located on Read More …
The One about KOFFEE MAMEYA in Jingumae, Shibuya
From Eiichi Kunitomo, known for his famous OMOTESANDO KOFFEE (which closed down in 2015, due to building being demolished), has two popular coffee shops in Tokyo. KOFFEE MAMEYA is considered the reincarnation of OMOTESANDO KOFFEE, while TORANOMON KOFFEE (which opened back in 2014) located in Read More …