One of the popular Japanese snacks that you will often see or hear about is takoyaki. Invented in the city of Osaka during the 1930’s, now this popular Osakan street food can be found all over Japan and abroad. Made of wheat flour-based batter and Read More …
For those who have gone to Tokyo Station and passed by NEWYORK PERFECT CHEESE, there is something that is consistent since the confectionery shop opened back in March 2017 and that there is always a line and it’s always packed. The sweets were chosen by Read More …
In the early 2000’s, W. James Freeman founded Blue Bottle Coffee in Oakland, California. The name was inspired by one of Europe’s first cafe, The Blue Bottle Coffee House. Freeman’s original intention for Blue Bottle Coffee was to roast coffee in small batches and sell Read More …
It was a cold, windy day and left Omotesando to meet friends near Minamiaoyama in Minato (just across the street) and what best than to grab a quick bite to eat at the Fish Coop Stand located at Commune 2nd. I have written about the Read More …
One of the things that I love to visit are the various exhibits held at the Tokyo International Forum in Marunouchi and not far from Yurakucho Station. A lot of trade shows are held at this location and it’s no surprise considering how cool and Read More …
Japan is a country that no doubt has love for French bakeries and while the bubble economy had its fair share of Tokyo cafe-brasseries, the 2000’s are starting to see a resurgence from patisserie to French chocolatiers growing in numbers throughout Japan. But one company Read More …
I am often asked of how I took my day and night shots of Tokyo Station and where can they go to take photos of the location. First, I didn’t take my DSLR or lenses, I just used a Canon Powershot G7x and Panasonic DMC-LX10 Read More …
ESSE DUE is a pizzeria that was founded over two decades in Akasaka. Focusing on Napoli pizza style showcasing Margherita to various original pizzas, ESSE DUE has opened up restaurants in Hakata and in Tokyo’s Ota ward at Haneda Airport. While the Akasaka restaurant is Read More …
Japan has many trendy districts and there are also certain areas that people in Tokyo know are quite affluent. In the Minato ward of Tokyo, the southwest area known as Shirokane. Known for its expensive real estate fees and known for the area’s cool shopping Read More …
Possibly the primary artist featured at the “Decoration never dies, anyway” exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum is Yoshikazu Yamagata. For those not familiar with Yoshikazu’s work, may have seen it and not be aware of it. His work was seen for Parco Read More …
As we featured in our first part of the “Decoration never dies, anyway” exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, there are more artists and their works I have yet to feature. So, let’s continue with my blog coverage from the exhibition! Featuring Kour Read More …
Doughnut Plant has been a fixture in New York City and Tokyo. With four shops in New York and three in Tokyo, Doughnut Plant is one of the more notable American-based doughnut shops that have thrived in Tokyo and has gained a wonderful reputation thanks Read More …
In 1983, the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum opened to the public. Located at the building that was the former residence of Prince and Princess Asaka and was influenced by studying in Paris in the 1920s. While I will discuss more about the Tokyo Metropolitan Read More …
A lot of people ask me if I recommend one place in Tsukiji Fish Market, I can easily say that anywhere in Tsukiji, you’ll get great breakfast sushi. But is there a place that I go to Tsukiji for and has been a ritual for Read More …
Located near the Imperial Palace is the Wadakura Fountain Park, a park that is part of Kokyogaien National Gardens. The park was created to commemorate the royal wedding of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan back in 1961. The fountain was reconstructed in 1995 Read More …
Jun Takahashi is one of my favorite Japanese fashion designers and the man responsible for the brand UNDERCOVER. Jun was the vocalist of the cover band “Tokyo Sex Pistols” and his role model was Vivienne Westwood (fashion designer best known for bringing modern punk and Read More …
In May 2017, the Hanako Memorial Statue was unveiled near Kichijoji Station. Hanako was born in 1947 in Thailand and was owned by the late Thai businessman Somwang Sarasas. In 1949, the businessman gave Japan Hanako as a gift to show the relationship between both Read More …