Best Spots to See Hydrangea アジサイ in Tokyo August 4, 2020 If you ask me, the rainy season is worst in Japan - hot and very humid. It is not the best time for tourists to be in Japan, or even for us locals to go out. Nevertheless, the rainy season has its own unique ch...
Three Beautiful Cafes in Tokyo to Visit After Covid19 May 16, 2020 Tokyo's café culture is a fascinating mix of the old and the new, traditional, and modern. There are a plethora of cozy cafes with a unique atmosphere and services. There are new cafes that come up all the time...
3 Most Beautiful and Unique Starbucks スターバックス in Tokyo, Japan November 2, 2019 I must confess that I am addicted to Starbucks. And why blame me? Starbucks is the most popular coffee store in Japan with almost 300 stores in the Tokyo area alone! Starbucks is the best gift ever for caffeine...
3 Reasons to Visit Nezu Jinja 根津神社 This Summer May 25, 2019 If there is one place in Tokyo, you need to visit this summer, it has to be Nezu Jinja 根津神社. It sits in Bunkyo, an easy walk from Ueno Park. Nezu Shrine is a stunning Shintō shrine and one of the olde...
5 Best Places to See Sakura さくら and Hanami 花見 in Tokyo 2019 March 30, 2019 Sakura or cherry blossom season is here and Tokyoites are out on the streets and parks to meet friends, eat and drink under the cherry blossom trees. And why not? Sakura season is festive, beautiful and the per...
Popular Side Trip from Tokyo 東京: Nikko 日光 February 20, 2017 Nikko 日光, is a beautiful town at the entrance to Nikko National Park. Nikko is rich in history, beautiful architecture and nature with lots of shrines, gardens, and waterfalls. Nikko is famous for the stunning ...
Lost in Translation ロスト イン トランスレーション January 28, 2017 Tokyo has a plethora of restaurants for brunch or lunch. But if you want gorgeous views, live music, and don't mind to spend a few extra bucks, Park Hyatt Shinjuku’s New York Grill is the perfect place for you....
Things to do in Tokyo: Omotesando 表参道, Harajuku 原宿 August 8, 2016 My love affair with Omotesando 表参道 started 5 years ago when I first visited Tokyo from Osaka for a 4 day long vacation. Since then I made it a point to go there even for a couple of hours, whenever I was in To...
Tokyo Disney Sea 東京 ディズニーシー October 2, 2015 I went to Tokyo Disney Sea 東京ディズニーシー in April, however I didn't get time to upload this post before. Initially I wanted to visit both Disney Land and Disney Sea (in 1 day), however owing to limited time, I sett...