Currently in Japan, the tapioca balls (a.k.a. boba) has become a huge trend. While other countries remember how popular the trend was over a decade ago, in Japan, where many trends are started, this is one where the trend took awhile to build up full Read More …
In Japan, The Cream of the Crop and Company is a company known for importing and exporting Pierre Marcolini chocolates to Tokyo. The popular Belgian chocolatier is known for creating luxurious chocolate and the Cream of the Crop and Company made sure his chocolate was Read More …
When it comes to “Ramen Heads” (hardcore ramen fans), ramendb.com is the bible for all things ramen. And while so much attention is received by Tomita Ramen in Matsudo, Chiba (and a film titled “Ramen Heads” featured the restaurant and has been #1 on the Read More …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
In the first blog post, I discussed the the popular manga/anime series “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen Mae Hashutsujo” (“KochiKame” in short) by Akimoto Osamu. In Katsushika ward, near Kameari Station, numerous bronze statues dedicated to the series can be found. A map is featured inside Read More …
In yesterday’s blog post, I discussed the the popular manga/anime series “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen Mae Hashutsujo” (“KochiKame” in short) by Akimoto Osamu. In Katsushika ward, near Kameari Station, numerous bronze statues dedicated to the series can be found. A map is featured inside the Read More …
In Japan, the manga and anime series “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen Mae Hashutsujo” (This is the Police Station in front of Kameari Park in Katsushika Ward), often shortened to “KochiKame” is a favorite. Created by Akimoto Osamu back in 1976, the “Weekly Shonen Jump” series Read More …
I headed to Shinjuku for my first cat cafe experience at Cat Cafe MOCHA, which a friend of my wanted to show me around. It’s important for me to first say, I’m a dog person, I’ve only owned small dogs, pugs and as for cats, Read More …
My coverage of the new Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Meguro, Tokyo continues as now we go to the third floor, which is the Arriviamo Bar. For those who don’t want coffee or tea and in the mood for classic cocktails, aperitivi, beer and wine, Arriviamo Read More …
As I continue my coverage of the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Meguro, Tokyo, we have explored the first floor. But now it’s time to check out the second floor – Teavana. I think people who are not familiar with the Starbucks acquisition of Teavana back Read More …
In Tokyo, Seirinkan located in Naka-Meguro is considered the #1 pizza restaurant. That’s a pretty major statement that would be sure to shock and maybe even anger certain people who feel that the best pizza must be from an Italian living in Japan, specifically Tokyo, Read More …