Kyoto – it’s definitely one of the most well known cities, not only in Japan, but all over the world. It offers a huge variety of sightseeing spots, an authentic historical atmosphere, world class gourmet food, and much more… So when staying in Kyoto, you want to maximize your limited […]
Afternoon tea is often served at the lounge of luxury hotels in Japan. The elegant time spent chatting with friends and family while enjoying cakes and sandwiches arranged on three-tiered stands, in a calm space with the rich aroma of tea wafting in the air, brings an indescribable sense of […]
What is February 14th? Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day ! On this “Day of Love”, in many countries, men give gifts, roses, etc. to the woman they love… but not in Japan. In Japan, Valentine’s Day is mainly a day for women to give chocolates to men and not just one […]
Shinjuku is one of the major districts in Tokyo and it has many different charms and faces : You’ll find business districts with skyscrapers, including Tokyo Metropolitan Government office, some areas bustling with Restaurants & Bars and very lively in the evening, the shopping area with Department stores & Shopping […]
Do you know the “Site of Reversible Destiny”? It is a park in Yoro, Gifu prefecture and said to be the “most unusual park in Japan”. Some of you may have seen pictures of it on social media. I am one of those people who learned about this park through […]
Speaking of Japanese culture, in February is “Setsubun”. On this blogpost, I’d like to introduce you about Setsubun. Setsubun The word Setsubun means “separate the seasons”. In the past, the day before the beginning of each season (Risshun [spring], Rikka [summer], Risshu [autumn], Ritto [winter]) was called “Setsubun”. However, since […]
When it asked about Nagoya’s famous landmarks, many people answer “Nagoya Castle” with its blue-green roof and gold ornaments (gold Shachihoko). This was proven in a survey conducted by the city of Nagoya (City Brand Image Survey), and both citizens of Nagoya and people from other cities answered that Nagoya […]
The senior tour of professional golf started in Japan in 1988, with 11 games held annually and the total prize money was about 190 million yen. The hot battle by professional golfers who are 50 years old or older has become popular, and by the time of the bubble, 22 […]
Nikko Style Nagoya opened in August 2020 as the first full-fledged Lifestyle Hotel in Nagoya. My impression in brief, was that it’s a very nice hotel with a lot of love for the local area, creating a space that conforms to modern values and expectations, while preserving local traditions. The […]
Kamachiku, famous for its Kamaage Udon in Nezu, is a Michelin Bib Gourmand regular. The restaurant was designed by Kengo Kuma an old stone warehouse built in 1910 that was relocated and renovated in its present location. The restaurant has a quaint appearance that blends in with the streets of […]