Traveling to Japan is an amazing experience where you can see breathtaking nature and impressive historic buildings, experience thrilling festivals, sample delicious local food, and shop until you drop. Shopaholics would probably agree that cities like Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo have enough shopping centers, themed and specialty stores, and shopping streets to last a lifetime!…

If you’re looking for both convenience and peace and quiet, Akasaka (赤坂) is one of the best places to stay in Tokyo (東京). While this business district is a little out of the main buzz of Tokyo, you can be sped into the bustling streets of Shibuya (渋谷), Shinjuku (新宿) and Asakusa (浅草) within no…

A capital city basked in both traditional and modern Japanese culture at every glance, Tokyo’s diverse neighbourhoods all have a unique charm ready to be discovered and endless places to stay to provide you with the base to do so. Japan’s reputation for good hospitality, politeness and cleanliness holds true for a lot of its…

Tokyo, Japan is renowned for its amazing food. Whether you are looking for authentic Japanese cuisine, Thai, Chinese, fast food, bars with quirky original dishes, western steakhouses, convenience store treats, or street food, it can be easily found in the metropolis of Tokyo with its many streets and excellent establishments both old and new. No…

If you have been wanting to see beautiful torii gates (鳥居) for a long time but have not had the chance to go to Kyoto yet, the Hie Shrine (日枝神社) is a good alternative. It is located strategically around Akasaka area, in central Tokyo, between Akasaka (business district) and Nagatacho (national government building residence). Hie…

Have you ever wondered where to shop for the best traditional gifts in Japan? There are many places to go, but one shop stands out from the rest and it is called “Wa Space”. This shop is located in Akasaka. Adhering to the motto of “Modern simplicity that can be integrated into the modern life,”…

jto.s3.amazonaws.com/ Secret, Mystery and Adventure…they are ninjas related words. What do you think about adding them to you meal? Well, one of most interesting things about Japan is, for sure, the food. Having a meal here is far more than tasting exotic or raw sources of proteins (fish, seafood, vegetables, tofu). It is surprising how…