“My History” serialized on the last page of the morning edition of the Nikkei newspaper is a resume-style autobiography in which celebrities in the political and business world and the culture and art world write half-life from birth to the present. It is a popular longevity column that began to […]
Around Roppongi Hills, there are many restaurants and cafes. Aand among the many possible choices, “KNOCK CUCINA BUONA ITALIANA (Roppongi shop)” is very popular and beloved by many people. We visited on a weekday afternoon around 1:30 pm . At that time, there were about three groups in line, but […]
Although it’s one of the oldest districts of Edo (the ancient name of Tokyo), Ginza is constantly evolving and full of modernity. It can be considered one of the epicenter of Fashion in Japan (and a shopping paradise!). Besides the famous department stores and shopping malls, you can also find […]
Ginza is a shopper’s paradise with luxury brand stores, select stores, and flagship stores of Japanese brands, and it also has countless restaurants where you can enjoy dining after shopping. Among the many, I enjoyed the Chef’s Omakase Lunch (7,150 yen) at Restaurant Air, a modern French restaurant where you […]
After going through twice & twist and pros & cons, Tokyo Olympic & Paralympic 2020 were held in August to September 2021. I believe all of you had different opinions and views about it… It was really unfortunate that because of the circumstances, the focus was on do or don’t […]
JR Kyushu is a railway company first, but – like other railway companies in Japan, they have naturally extended their activities into Hospitality Business and are somehow very successful. “THE BLOSSOM” is their highest brand and in August 2019, JR Kyushu opened “THE BLOSSOM HIBIYA” in Tokyo. It is named […]
“Paradise for middle-aged office workers” – for some reasons, this is how the Shinbashi district is often described… Yes indeed, there are many offices and you’ll find that the myriad of Izakaya (reasonable Japanese style pub), bars are full of middle-aged office workers. But that is not all there is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]