For those going to Tokyo, if there is one thing you will often ride on, it’s the JR Yamanote Line. It’s one of Tokyo’s most busiest lines and it’s the line that will connect you to important stations such as Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Ueno and Read More …
Dean & DeLuca is one of the well-known upscale grocery store chains in America. Founded in New York City’s SoHo district by Joel Dean, Giorgio DeLuca and Jack Ceglic back in September 1977, they were joined by Eugenio Pozzolini in September 1979 and are now Read More …
The One about Mount Takao in Hachioji Part 9: Yakuou-in Daishi-do Hall and Izuna Gongen-do Hall The One about Mount Takao in Hachioji Part 8 – Head Temple Takao-san Yakuo-in The One about Mount Takao in Hachioji Part 7 – Takaosan no Sugi-Namiki (The row Read More …
The One about Mount Takao in Hachioji Part 8 – Head Temple Takao-san Yakuo-in The One about Mount Takao in Hachioji Part 7 – Takaosan no Sugi-Namiki (The row of cedar trees) and approaching Shitenno-mon Gate The One about Mount Takao in Hachioji Part 6 Read More …
The One about Mount Takao in Hachioji Part 7 – Takaosan no Sugi-Namiki (The row of cedar trees) and approaching Shitenno-mon Gate The One about Mount Takao in Hachioji Part 6 – Gongenchaya – One last ramen restaurant before making your way up Mt. Takao Read More …
The One about Mount Takao in Hachioji Part 6 – Gongenchaya – One last ramen restaurant before making your way up Mt. Takao The One about Mount Takao in Hachioji Part 5 – On the Way Up to Mount Takao – Takaosan Yakuoin Joshinmon and Read More …
The One about Mount Takao in Hachioji Part 5 – On the Way Up to Mount Takao – Takaosan Yakuoin Joshinmon and Jinbendo The One about Mount Takao in Hachioji Part 4 – The Mount Takao Monkey Park and Wild Flower Garden The One about Read More …
The One about Mount Takao in Hachioji Part 4 – The Mount Takao Monkey Park and Wild Flower Garden The One about Mount Takao in Hachioji Part 3 – What to do at Kiyotaki Station The One about Mount Takao in Hachioji Part 2 – Read More …
The One about Mount Takao in Hachioji Part 2 – On the Way to Kiyotaki Station The One about Mount Takao in Hachioji Part 1 – Arriving at Takaosanguchi Station For part 3, we look at what to do at Kiyotaki Station, a station Read More …
The One about Mount Takao in Hachioji Part 1 – Arriving at Takaosanguchi Station After leaving Takaosanguchi Station, now it’s time to walk to Kiyotaki Station. The eight minute walk is rather interesting because the path to the station is filled with souvenir shops and Read More …
The One about Mount Takao in Hachioji Part 10 (Final): Okunoin Fudo-do Hall, Fuji-Sengen-sha Shrine and the Top of Mount Takao The One about Mount Takao in Hachioji Part 9: Yakuou-in Daishi-do Hall and Izuna Gongen-do Hall The One about Mount Takao in Hachioji Part Read More …
Located in Meguro is a roastery and coffee stand known as SWITCH COFFEE TOKYO, owned and operated by Onishi Masahiro . Back in 2010, Onishi who was a barista at the time and like many who were into latte art, Onishi was obsessed and took Read More …
Japan is a beautiful country and when it gets warmer, while visiting the parks are enjoyable, some areas that have a lot of water will attract mosquitoes. And parks like Yoyogi Park at one time, had problems with mosquitoes that carried the dengue virus. While Read More …
During my coffee tour in Japan, I visited a few places in the Toranomon business district of Minato. Toranomon which means “Tiger’s Gate” is the name of the southernmost gate of Edo Castle which existed until the 1870’s before being demolished has a lot of Read More …
In this second part of my coverage of Atago Shrine in Minato, Tokyo, we look at what is located once you climb those steps of the SHUSSE no ISHIDAN, all the way up. Atago Jinja (a Shinto Shrine) was established in the year KEICHO 8 Read More …
If there is one shrine in Tokyo that many people want to see but many are scared of heights are afraid to visit is Atago Shrine in Minato. Established back in 1603 on the order of shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, the shrine is known for its Read More …
Between Nikko Station and Shinkyo Bridge is Shōichii Inari Shrine in Nikko. All that is known about this shrine is that it is a historical shrine built during the Kamakura period (est. 1218) and there is a huge large rock in the area. I read Read More …
It was way back in 1976 when Marion Crepes opened a crepe shop in Harajuku. The location is known for the original Japanese-style crepe and the most famous with over 80 locations throughout Japan. Marion Crepes is known for their secret original dough (uses 10 Read More …
Shibuya, the city that never sleeps. I have been to Shibuya at many hours of the day and there are still crowds. You would think that between 1:00 -3:00 a.m., that it would be dead, but you would see people who are getting off of Read More …
The area of Marunouchi may be known for its shopping complexes and big luxury brand name stores, but one will be surprised while walking around the area and discover numerous statues. In fact, the Marunouchi area has numerous statues to showcase their dedication to art Read More …
Located in Akihabara at atre1 is a bakery known as DONQ Boulangerie Francaise. DONQ is just one of the few bakeries located throughout Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore. Established in Kobe, Japan back in 1905, the company’s creed has always been “Customer and Read More …
I wrote about my visit to the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum for the “Decoration never dies, anyway” exhibit. But now I want to focus on the actual building where the museum is located. The building is actually the former residence of Prince Asaka from Read More …
The One about Inokashira Park in Kichijoji Part 1 The One about Inokashira Park in Kichijoji Part 2 Located across from Bentenbashi Bridge at Inokashira Park is another shrine and it is known as Inokashira Benzaiten Shrine. Dedicated to Benzaiten, originally the Hindu goddess Sarasvati, Read More …