The One about the Black/White Photo Series 010: Robot Restaurant (2015)

This photo was taken 2.5 years after “Robot Restaurant” opened in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho area.  2015 to be exact. That January, the restaurant went up to over 150 seats (considering in 2012, they had only 40) and that very year, would be the first time the Read More …

The One about the Purple Photo Series 006: Omotesando Hills

My latest purple series photo is a shopping complex known as Omotesando Hills, which was built in the popular avenue in Shibuya known as Omotesando. The area often referred to as Tokyo’s Champs-Elysees, Mori Building created the complex (which was designed by Ando Tadao) that Read More …

The One about Tokyo Midtown’s “Midtown Blossom 2022”

Tokyo Midtown located at Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo will be holding its “MIDTOWN BLOSSOM 2022” cherry blossom event starting on March 18th through April 17th. Please download the PDF for more information The event starts from noon to 8:00 p.m. with lights out at 7:30 p.m., Read More …

The One about the Purple Series 002: Tokyo Station/Kitte Building in Chiyoda, Tokyo

Sometimes when I’m in Tokyo, I absolute fall in love with the city landscapes. I think it’s the same for people who love nature-based landscapes. Having grown up with nature-based landcapes, I think that is why I find city landscapes fascinating. Because it’s unlike the Read More …

The One about KITTE’s “WHITE KITTE” Christmas Event announced for November 24 through December 25, 2021

For 2021, KITTE’s “WHITE KITTE” Christmas event has been announced for November 24th through December 25th. The theme will be “Washi” and will feature illuminations using traditional Japanese crafts. Beautiful Japanese paper snow will be hung over the ceiling to create an overwhelming white world. Read More …

The One about Marunouchi Bright Christmas 2021 announced for November 11 – December 25, 2021

Marunouchi Bright Christmas 2021 will kick of on November 11th through December 25th. The theme “Magic” will deliver magical gifts and smiles to everyone who visits the Marunouchi area, including the trees and illuminations to express a magical world. As for events, “Harry Potter and Read More …

The One about Midtown Christmas 2021 announced for November 18th through December 25th

Tokyo Midtown (near Roppongi) has announced their winter illumination event for 2021 and the theme for 2021 is “Vivid” and lighting begins at 5:00 p.m. through 8:00 p.m. Introducing tree illuminations where gold light colors the trees in the city. This year, you can enjoy Read More …

The One about Tokyo Dome City Winter Illumination 2021-2022 announced (November 5, 2021 – February 28, 2022)

Tokyo Dome City is one of the few who tends to kick off their Christmas winter lllumination early and this year’s event will kick off on November 5h and will last through February 28, 2022. This year’s illumination event is titled “Tokyo Dome City Winter Read More …

The One about the Sense of Calm I have of walking from Omotesando to Aoyama (Tokyo) at Night

In the United States, there is always some busy street or avenue which people drive through, an area lined with shops or restaurants. In Japan, specifically in Tokyo, a busy avenue which people drive through, but you will find more people walking to go for Read More …

The One about the Latest State of Emergency for Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo Prefectures

Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide declared a state of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures in an effort to curb the surge of coronavirus infection cases before the Golden Week Holiday. This latest state of emergency is much stricter banning restaurants and bars from Read More …