Hanazono Shrine is a Shinto shrine found in the heart of Shinjuku, one of Tokyo’s busiest districts. Hanazono means ‘flower garden’ (Hana means flower, Zono means garden). This small shrine is a tranquil place surrounded by the concrete jungle that …
The Japanese Sword Museum is a small museum dedicated to Japanese Art Swords. The Japanese Sword Museum is located at the back of Yoyogi Park, the opposite side of the park that you would enter to see Meiji Jingu Shrine. …
The Samurai Museum is a small museum in Kabukicho Shinjuku Tokyo that has displays that show the history of the Sumarai warriors in Japan dating between 1185 AD – 1868 AD. The Samurai Museum has 2 floors, the main entrance on …
Korea Town in Tokyo is located in Shin-Okubo which is just 1 train station away from Shinjuku. Korean immigrants to Japan started residing in Shin-Okubo Tokyo in the early 1980’s which started the Korea Town in Tokyo with many Korean …
Sengakuji Temple in Tokyo is a Sōtō Zen Buddhist Temple located in Tokyo Japan, famous as it is the burial ground of the 47 Ronin. I had only recently watched the Hollywood movie ’47 Ronin’ with Keanu Reeves. I didn’t realise …
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As with all towns, cities and different regions of Japan, each have speciality food that is associated with that area. Hiroshima in the West of Japan has its own specialty food. Here is the list of food you have to …
One of the speciality foods you have to try in Hiroshima is Okonomiyaki which is a Japanese pancake / omelette. Okonoiyaki originally came from Osaka through the chefs in Hiroshima changed the way it is made. Hiroshima Okonomiyaki is made …
Okonomi-mura The place to eat Okonomiyaki in Hiroshima Read more »
Miyajima Island is the beautiful island in Hiroshima Bay, just 45 minutes away from Hiroshima Island. You can do an easy day trip to Miyajima Island from Hiroshima though I think this beautiful island deserves more time than just a …
Hiroshima in western Japan is a fascinating city with lots of historical significance. As well as the various tourist attractions within Hiroshima city, there is also Miyajima Island which is located just 45 minutes by boat from Hiroshima. Miyajima Island …
It is always difficult to know where it is expected to leave a tip and in that country that expect a tip, how much should you leave? Well in Japan it is very simple as there is no tipping! In …