- Watch the Tadaima Japan Shinjuku Ryokan on BS Fuji TV on October 15th!
- The Tadaima Japan Shinjuku Ryokan will be featured in a two-parts documentary broadcasted on Japanese TV.
- Island Burgers in Shinjuku: It all Started with a Palm-Tree Pick
- “Why did you choose the name Island Burgers?” I asked the store manager “When you stick the palm-tree pick on top of the bun, it looks like an island
- Kanae, an Arakicho Izakaya where Wishes can Come True
- “So has your wish come true?” I asked Yoko, the owner of Kanae ”Well, partly” she admitted “I had wished to open my own place so that part has come tr
- Mugi no Hana (New 2018) Traditional Ramen in Shinjuku
- If you’re exploring Tokyo alone and feeling hungry, a hot bowl of ramen is probably your best choice for a satisfying meal. One of the most highly ran
- Doromamire Izakaya in Shinjuku: Yakitori, Sake and Veggies
- There are so many izakayas in Tokyo, that to stand out, having a memorable name and a clear concept are absolute musts. Doromamire, a name sounding li
- From Shinjuku to Tokyo Tower: Enjoy a Scenic Run Filled with History
- With its maze-like streets and skyscrapers as far as the eye can see, navigating Tokyo can be intimidating. However, if you take some time to explore
- Yotsuya Mensho Suzy House [UPDATE] Shinjuku Tsukemen
- A few months ago I wrote about Yotsuya Mensho Suzy House, a very unusual tsukemen, or dipping noodle, store in Shinjuku, that serves slices of lemon w
- Chanko Nabe Shinzan 心山 in Shinjuku - Eat like a sumo wrestler!
- "I'm so hungry, I want to eat till I'm bursting! At the same time, it must taste great and not break the bank" I explained to my friend Shigenobu-san,
- One day in Tokyo’s secret gourmet town
- “If you spent the whole day in Arakicho, Tokyo’s secret gourmet town, where would you eat breakfast, lunch and dinner?” my Tadaima Japan colleague Mis
- Beer, etc...Belgian Beers and More in Arakicho, Shinjuku
- “If you don’t like beer, try Belgian beer” is something I often find myself saying. The main reason is that among the hundreds of different kinds of B
- 3 great bars for watching sport events in Arakicho, Shinjuku
- A team of Tadaima Japan writers, namely Anthony and myself, have combed the bars of Arakicho in the heart of Shinjuku city, in search of the best plac
- Let’s Explore Arakicho: Empty Fields Turned into a Temple District in the Heart of Tokyo.
- The Teramachi district, in the heart of Tokyo, consists of many temples, and the famous Suga Shrine featured in the “Your Name” movie. In this walking
- From Tocho to Arakicho: A One-Day Shinjuku Itinerary
- The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (Tocho, for short) is one of Tokyo’s most iconic landmarks and tourist attractions. It’s famous for its fre
- Enjoy Ramen and “Chazuke” in One Meal at Tai Shio Soba Toka
- So after I finish the noodles I have to pour the leftover soup on top of the rice, is that correct?” The staff behind the counter confirmed that it is
- Toriro - the all-you-can-eat karaage place in Arakicho, Shinjuku
- “There is a karaage all-you-can-eat lunch spot nearby!?!” Anthony exclaimed disbelievingly after he heard about a new place I had discovered in Arakic