Tokyo and Vicinity


Japanese sweets

Japanese sweets

Healthy, Filling and Delicious! What is DAIFUKU? It is a soft round rice cake stuffed with sweet […]


Ueno Zoo

Ueno Zoo

Meet the panda family and other unique Japanese animals

UENO Zoo is ideally located in the Ueno park, which is an easy 5 minutes walk from […]


Special French restaurants in Tokyo: Jour de Marche and Monna Lisa

Special French restaurants in Tokyo: Jour de Marche and Monna Lisa

French restaurants worth visiting!

Jour de Marche Hidden away in Akebonobashi/Yotsuya 3-chome area, this French restaurant is a real surprise!  The […]


Tokyo Midtown Hibiya

Tokyo Midtown Hibiya

brand new shopping area in the middle of Tokyo

There are many shopping area in Tokyo, but here is a brand new area, redeveloped by Mitsui […]


Tokyo Skytree and Solamachi shops

Tokyo Skytree and Solamachi shops

Enjoy the East Yard 4th Floor, Japan Souvenirs section

Tokyo Skytree and Solamachi shopping www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/ 1 Introduction 2 Access and tickets 3 View 4 Solamachi- Unique […]


Sazae-san

Sazae-san

very famous Japanese animation, known to every Japanese

Hasegawa Machiko Art Museum in Sakurashinmachi, Tokyo- home to the creator of SAZAE-SAN.   Do you know […]


Great Buddha of Kamakura

Great Buddha of Kamakura

Must-see in Kamakura

1 Great Buddha of Kamakura 鎌倉の大仏様 1.1 History 1.2 How to enjoy 1.3 Access 2 Hase-dera 長谷寺 2.1 […]


Kita Kamakura

Kita Kamakura

Recommended route

Kita Kamakura, or “North Kamakura” is an area adjacent to Kamakura, one stop or just 3 minutes […]


Kamakura

Kamakura

Attractive historical city with easy access from Tokyo

Visit Kamakura and spend one full day! Quick one hour train from Tokyo, easy access.  Spend one […]


Gokokuji and Genroku period

Gokokuji and Genroku period

quiet, impressive temple in Tokyo Bunkyo-ku

Gokokuji is a special temple, as the main hall, Kanno-do, dates back to 1697, Genroku period.  It […]