Besides Japanese restaurants and bars, Tokyo also houses a trove of foreign cuisine restaurants. Some really good examples are Indian, Chinese, Nepalese, Peruvian, Russian, as well as Vietnamese. Right in the heart of busy, metropolitan Tokyo lays a Vietnamese restaurant that serves up authentic street fare. Vietnamese Food Author’s photo Getting a fix of banh…
Japan has a long history of warfare. One of its popular weapons is the sword which wasn’t only used in war but also regarded as an object of faith or symbol of power. Since then, so many techniques of making swords were introduced in the country. Many of these have been collected and preserved in…
In Tokyo’s concrete jungle you often have to go as far skyward as Tokyo Tower, Roppongi hills or Tokyo Skytree to get a decent view over the city but at ‘Hacienda del cielo’ in Daikanyama you can forego paying to go up a tower to appreciate the night view of the city and instead enjoy…
Summer in Japan means different things depending on whom you talk to. For most it’s associated with stifling heat and humidity. For some, it’s an exciting time full of festivals and fun! While many know of the fireworks festivals that light up the sky during those hot summer months, not many know of the other…
Shibuya is an amazing mecca of activity. Take a look at the world famous Shibuya crossing and station where so many people visit just to cross the crosswalk and participate in the multiple events that Shibuya has to offer. From shopping to word class artists and even karaoke bars there is literally something for everyone.…
Nadeshiko Hotel Shibuya is a new capsule hotel specifically catering to women travelers to help make their experience more comfortable and less intimidating. It consists of cocoon-shaped sleeping cabins ideal for one-person and also provides the opportunity for guests to enjoy their stay wearing a traditional Japanese garment (yukata) – great for photos! Hotel Facilities…
Women travelers who want to stay at capsule hotel can now feel safe, thanks to the idea of being only around women! Now you can try staying at the new women-only capsule hotel which has just opened in early April 2016. Located in the heart of Shibuya, Nadeshiko Hotel Shibuya is specially targeted to women…
When it comes to fashion, everyone knows that Japan is a leading trendsetter among the young and old with so many stores and boutiques available catering to different fashion trends. Many fashion industries across the country stem from one school, in particular, Bunka Fashion College; considered one of the most prestigious fashion academies in the…
Sadly the talented superstar, Kouji Wada, famous for singing Digimon theme songs has recently passed away. He was well-known for many songs from the Digimon series, such as Butter-Fly (Digimon Adventure), The Biggest Dreamer (Digimon Tamers), Fire!! / With the Will (Digimon Frontier), and We are Xros Heart Digimon Xros Wars. His most popular song…
Fancy being in a cafe where you get to be served by a group of sexy, muscular men? Check out this upcoming Muscle Cafe Tokyo that will be opened by ALL OUT in Omotesando’s Tokyo Salon this coming July 30th. Because the tickets for their first event sold out swiftly, the team decided to add…
