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12 Best Izakaya Restaurants and Alleys in Tokyo

Have you ever heard of “Izakaya”? Many of Izakaya are popular for their delicious food and a variety of alcohol like sake, beer, or shochu spirits collections. “12 Best Izakaya Restaurants and Alleys in Tokyo”　introduces Ten izakaya restaurants selected from thousands of izakaya restaurants in Tokyo, and also Alleys lined with lots of izakaya. What is Izakaya? Izakaya is a small restaurant like a gastropub, where you can casually enjoy drink and food. We could say Izakaya is one of Japanese culture, where old and young men and women casually and cheerfully drink with friends and colleagues. Izakaya is busiest with salaried person after 5:00 on Friday, where visitors may […]

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10 Things To Do In Ebisu | The Ultimate Travel Guide

【Things to Do in Ebisu】Visit Famous Place Ebisu is very calm area than others in Tokyo, lined with small cafes, Izakaya and Bals. 10 Things to Do in Ebisu introduce must visit spots in beautiful Ebisu area having Japanese unique Museum and famous location of scene in drama. Yebisu Garden Place Opened in 1994, Yebisu Garden Place is a large commercial complex and a landmark of Ebisu area. Yebisu Garden Place consists of promenade on a gentle slope, and spacious center plaza and Joel Robuchon’s Chateau restaurant. Joel Robuchon’s Chateau restaurant is beautifully designed, used as location of the popular drama and selected one of 100 best townscapes by the […]

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Discover Sake Tasting Place In Tokyo | Sake Bar & Brewery

Do you know there are many kinds of Japanese Sake? Each class of Japanese Sake has each different taste. “Discover Sake Tasting Place” introduces the brand of Japanese Sake and difference between Sake and Shochu, distilled liquor which are representatives of Japanese alcohol. “Discover Sake Tasting Place” also covers the bar and Sake brewery where the travelers can taste Japanese Sake. For all the sake lovers they are must visit places. What Exactly is Sake? How’s Taste? What is Sake ? Sake is alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice using Japanese unique method. Main ingredients are rice, malted rice and water. Said to be originated from Jomon era to Yayoi […]

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TOP 15 Things To Do in GINZA – Shopping, Places, Restaurants

What’s your image of Ginza ? Well known as spot where luxury goods are gathered, Ginza is also deeply rooted to Japanese culture. Besides shopping We’ll introduce other hidden charms of Ginza you don’t know. Ginza Things To Do | Go Shopping Here’s a list of 5 must visit shops including recently opened Ginza Six, quality stationery shop, beauty salon, commemorative “Sanjafuda plate” with your kanji name and toy shop for your family and friends. 1.GINZA SIX Opened in 2017 Ginza Six is the largest commercial facility in Ginza area. With concept “Life at its Best” over 200 brands have gathered and more than half are flagship shops offering […]

Asakusa

11 Things To Do in Asakusa That You Wouldn’t Miss

Asakusa is one of the most popular tourist spots in Tokyo, famous for its Sensoji temple, Kaminarimon Gate, Big lantern, Nakamise dori shopping street… But they are not all that you can see in Asakusa. This article lists 11 amazing spots and things you would not miss. Things to Do in Asakusa | Classic Place Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Dori Founded in 628 Sensoji temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo and very familiar to local people as Asakusa Kananon Bodhisatva. 30 million worshippers visit Sensoji temple every year. The main gate is Kaminari mon or Thunder gate, well known for its big red lantern. Created during the feudal age, […]

Akihabara

14 Best Things To Do in Akihabara : Amazing Spots and Hot Activities

Well known as otaku geed mecca of the world, Akihabara has a lot of charm. 14 Best Things To Do in Akihabara introduce things you can enjoy only in Akihabara. Why don’t you forget the daily life and enjoy the extraordinary world you can experience only in Akihabara? What Akihabara Makes Special What kind of place Akihabara is The world best electric town. Akihabara started as the black market selling the radio parts after WWⅡ. Then the shops increased selling home appliances and electric parts and Akihabara came to be called as the electric town. Pop culture town. Since personal computer and TV game developed in 2000s, Akihabara has become […]

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The 18 Most Fun Things To Do In Shibuya

Shibuya is the most stylish and must visit area for young generations in Tokyo. Shibuya is trendy spot but full of places where Japanese culture and life are rooted. The 18 Most Fun Things To Do In Shibuya introduce sightseeing, shopping, dining spots and also the things you can do only in Shibuya to experience Japanese actual life and trend. Things To Do | Must Visit Places In Shibuya Must Visit Places In Shibuya cover must visit sites ranging from Shibuya’s historical construction, park, shrine to the busiest scramble crossing in the world known as scenes of cinemas. Hachiko Statue Located in front of Hachiko exit of Shibuya st., Hachiko, […]

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The Ultimate Guide | 18 Recommended Things To Do in Tokyo

To those who are at a lost what to do in Tokyo 18 Recommended Things To Do in Tokyo introduce must visit spots in four genres of Japanese culture, leisure spots, museum and relaxation. 18 Recommended Things To Do in Tokyo also cover from spots where you can fully enjoy Japanese culture, to the leisure spots where you can have the most rare experience in the world. 【Best Things To Do in Tokyo】 Japanese Culture Here are the best things we recommend you should do to experience Japanese Culture : see Sumo morning practice , attend Tea ceremony, visit Imperial palace, wear Kimono, visit Sensoji temple. Sumo Morning Practice What […]

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Tempura | 9 Delicious Tempura Restaurants in Tokyo

One of many tourist’s must try dishes might be Tempura. Tempura is a traditional Japanese dish in which seafood and vegetables are dipped into batter and then deep fried. If you would care for crispy and savory tempura, why don’t you visit one of our recommended 9 restaurants? The article also introduces the history and culture of Tempura. A Brief History of Tempura Surprisingly, Tempura is not the original japanese food. When and from where was Tempura introduced into Japan? In the mid 16th century Tempura was introduced from Portugal as a western food, along with the gun into Japan. It is said to be named after portuguese “ quatuor […]

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Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo

The Brief History of Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo Opened in 1935 Tsukiji Fish Market has the oldest history of 11 Tokyo Central Wholesale Markets. Tsukiji Fish Market used to be the whole market where fish and vegetables were sold. Especially the volume of fish sales was one of the largest in the world. The inner market of Tsukiji fish market moved to Toyosu in 2018. The inner market was a part of Tokyo Central Wholesale Market where the professional buyers bought fish for the trade. Why did Tsukiji inner market move to Toyosu area? Tsukiji fish market has become old since it opened over 80years before. The sanitary condition […]