Yokohama was the first place that foreigners were allowed to settle in Japan, after they opened their borders in 1859. The Chinese immigrants settled in an area just 500 meters from the harbour which is now know as Yokohama Chinatown. …
Asakusa is close to the centre of Tokyo and home to a number of impressive temples including the largest Buddhist Temple Sensoji. Sensōji (浅草寺) Temple is visited by many Japanese and visitors to Tokyo. When you first approach Sensōji Temple …
Sukhumvit Soi 55 Thai Restaurant is located just 5 minutes walk from Shinjuku Train Station, located on the western side in Nishi-Shinjuku. Sukhumvit Soi 55 Thai Restaurant is a casual Thai Restaurant serving traditional Thai cuisine. At lunch and dinner there …
Chinzan-so are traditional Japanese gardens located within Tokyo. The land once belonged to Prince Aritomo Yamagata who built his mansion here during the Meiji Era (1868 – 1912) then built the beautiful gardens around it. The ownership of the land …
Happo-en, meaning ‘Garden of Eight Views’ or ‘beautiful from all views’ are traditional Japanese Gardens located in Shirokane which is not far from the centre of Tokyo. The closest train station is Shirokanedai or not so far from Shinagawa Station. …
Ikinari Steak House is a great value steak restaurant in the heart of Tokyo. While a lot of restaurants in Tokyo that serve steak are at the high end with very expensive prices, Ikinari has very reasonable prices for some …
Are you looking for a classy cocktail bar in Ginza to have a few pre-dinner or after dinner drinks? Then you must check out Bar Mimi which is a small cocktail bar located in the heart of Ginza. This is …
Tsukiji Sushiko Restaurant is an excellent Sushi restaurant in the heart of Ginza Tokyo, one of the high end shopping districts of Tokyo. Tsukiji Sushiko is part a chain of sushi restaurants with more than 20 stores all over Tokyo. …
One of the best Tonkatsu restaurants in Tokyo is called Butagumi, located in the neighbourhood of Nishi-Azabu, not far from Roppongi. Butagumi’s specialty is the delicious Pork Tonkatsu, the breaded pork cutlets served with shredded cabbage, miso soup, rice and …
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One of the best places to view Sakura Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo at night time is at Chidorigafuchi Moat around the grounds of the Tokyo Imperial Palace. This spot is a famous spot to view Cherry Blossoms during the day, …
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