I visit Tokyo a few times a year and every time I leave I always buy some Kit Kats at either Narita airport or Haneda airport. I do love the tasty chocolate wafers that are made by Nestle and available …
Bird Land is a famous Yakitori (chicken skewer) restaurant in the heart of Ginza, Tokyo’s fashion shopping district. Bird Land was awarded a Michelin Star around 5 years ago as they serve up some of the best chicken Yakitori in …
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Tennoji Temple is a small Buddhist temple located right behind Nippori Train Station, just 10 stops from Shinjuku Train Station on the Yamanote line. Tennoji Temple dates back to 1274. At the front of Tennoji Temple is a large copper …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
This is the one bar you have to visit while visiting Tokyo, my favorite bar in Tokyo. New York Bar is located on the 52nd Floor of the Park Hyatt Hotel in Nishi Shinjuku, around 10 minutes walk from Shinjuku …