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 …
While one can find the Ralph Lauren store on Omotesando quite easily, there is another Ralph Lauren (a Polo by Ralph Lauren) shop nearby, this one in Cat St. Literally a few blocks across the street from the Omotesando Store will take you to Polo Read More …
In Japan, you’ll find many gourmet chocolate shops. Many people who have trained overseas and starting their own shops is quite common. Located in Shirokanedai, Minato is a Japanese chocolate shop known as kiki Japanese Chocolate and one of the major highlights of this shop 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 …
Philippe Starck is a French designer known for his interior, product, industrial and architectural design including furniture. In 1989, Starck would create the iconic landmark, the ASAHI SUPER DRY HALL (which the top structure unfortunately would be known by some as the golden turd). 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 …
The One about Inokashira Park in Kichijoji Part 1 In part 1, we talked about arriving at Inokashira Park, walking up Nanaibashi Bridge towards the Boat Pier and eventually getting to Komaebashi Bridge which will take you to the opposite side of the park. One Read More …
I love cafes with originality and Mahika Mano Hammock Cafe in Musashino, Kichijoji is quite interesting and also original. Many people come to Mahika Mano Hammock Cafe for the food, drinks but also for the atmosphere and environment. People just love to hand out, relax Read More …
The One about Deus Ex Machina Part 1: Deus Cafe The One about Deus Ex Machina Part 2: Basement, Level 1.5, Radeus & More As mentioned in our first post, Deus Ex Machina is a company from Australia that has managed to extend their brand Read More …
The One about Deus Ex Machina Part 1: Deus Cafe On December 1, 2017, Deus Ex Machina Harajuku, “The Residence of Impermanence” had a Super Limited Edition Radeus Collection Launch which featured artist Stevie Gee. According to Deus Ex Machina: The underlying concept for Stevie’s Read More …
Located in the Jingumae area of Harajuku is a cafe/store that many people regard as one of the coolest coffee shop places to visit and it’s Deus Ex Machina. But before we talk about the cafe portion of the store, Deus Ex Machina began in Read More …
I absolutely love Shibuya at night. It’s literally a city that never sleeps and the nightlife in the area, is something to be experienced. In fact, I remember my first time experiencing Shibuya at night back in my college years in 1999 and people were Read More …
When it comes to beer, it is said that there are 100 types of beer in the world and most of the time, it’s divided into “ale” or “lager” beer. The differences between the two is on the temperature they are fermented. And this is Read More …