The atmosphere of good old days in Japan is, in my opinion, best reflected in alleys. Even today, if you go into the narrow streets, you can find something inherited from good old days. Wondering around the alleys is one of the fun things to do for example in Yanesen ...
Category: Tokyo
International Arts in Japan – What’s New?International Arts in Japan – What’s New?
In Tokyo, museums and galleries often hold exhibitions of international arts. For example, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in Ueno now exhibits paintings of Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita. He was a Japanese-French painter of École de Paris. The poster of this exhibition used one of his famous paintings, “Cafe” which now belongs ...
Climbing Mt. Fuji in TokyoClimbing Mt. Fuji in Tokyo
You may find it weird if I say there are several Mt. Fuji in Tokyo. But there are. I heard that there were over 100 Mt. Fuji in Tokyo. As I wrote a little in my previous posting about Mt. Fuji, there was a custom to worship Mt. Fuji. During ...
Viewing Tokyo from Roppongi HillsViewing Tokyo from Roppongi Hills
Viewing Tokyo from Roppongi Hills is marvelous. You can enjoy a stunning view from the top of Mori Tower there. Roppongi has a lot to offer from shopping complexes of Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown to museums, from a wide variety of restaurants to hip clubs and bars where oversea ...
West Meets East – Tsunamachi Mitsui ClubWest Meets East – Tsunamachi Mitsui Club
West meets east. It was a century-old story of Japanese history. The western-style architecture started flowing into Japan in late 19th century. That was the time when the Japanese government system changed dramatically. During the course of the cultural change, the new government encouraged to adopt western style and western ...
Strolling About the Autumn FestivalsStrolling About the Autumn Festivals
September is the season for autumn festivals. Every weekend, the festivals are held somewhere in Japan. It is the festival to appreciate the crop. Almost every town in Japan participates in the autumn festivals of the region. Typically, people carry portable shrines and offer the pray at the shrine. Along ...
Finding Unique Facade in TokyoFinding Unique Facade in Tokyo
Sometimes, Japanese shops have unique facade. I would like to show them to you whenever I found one. Today, let me present you the examples I saw recently. Facade 1: A Carpenter on the Roof The first one is the roof of the office of a construction company Takachiho Construction ...
Making a One-and-Only Notebook in the WorldMaking a One-and-Only Notebook in the World
When I went to Kuramae last time, I saw a stationery shop called Kakimori. This is a very unique shop where you can make your own one-and-only notebook. There are two sizes you can choose from; B5 (182x257mm) and B6 (128x182mm). ...
How to get bikes in TokyoHow to get bikes in Tokyo
When I go around Tokyo on weekends, I usually go biking (except during the hot and humid season). So many courses introduced in this website are accessible by bikes. Mine is a folding bike so I can get on a train with this bicycle and go cycling somewhere far ...
Exploring Tokyo Bay AreaExploring Tokyo Bay Area
It’s been so hot! It will be a good idea to go to Tokyo Bay area and feel the sea breeze under this hot and humid weather. There are many spots in and around Tokyo Bay Area so it is rather difficult for me to choose where to recommend. Among ...