- These cats bring fortune! More than 1,000 figures of “Beckoning cats” in Gotokuji Temple!
- Why is it raising its hand? The mystery of the beckoning cat. Have you ever seen this figure of a cat in the entrance of Japanese shops? This becko
- How to send your wishes to the gods in a Shinto shrine
- Sending your wishes to the spirits If you have ever visited a Shinto religion shrine, you may have noticed these small wooden boards hanging. They
- For July 7th - The power of the stars will grant your wish! The Tanabata festival at Kanda-myojin Shrine, Tokyo
- When you wish upon a star...
- Try out a public bath in Kagurazaka, a geisha district in Tokyo
- Feel the nostalgia from the Edo period Kagurazaka is part of Shinjuku district, in the middle of Tokyo. Naturally, you’ll find many large chain sto
- For 6th-7th July, 2019 - Make a wish at the Shitamachi Tanabata Festival in Ueno and Asakusa
- If you want to enjoy the Tanabata Festival in Tokyo, I recommend celebrating it in Asakusa and Ueno, two 'shitamachi' (old downtown).
- Kokufu will be full of festivities! Kurayami-matsuri, a carnival in the darkness of night
- The biggest shrine in Musashi province, Okuni-mitama-jinja Shrine The festival held in the darkness of night called Kurayami-matsuri, is one of the c
- The beginning of Japanese roads starts here at "Nihonbashi" in Tokyo.
- Nihonbashi, where Japanese roads begin. Nihonbashi (literally, Nihon-bridge) is one of the most famous bridges in Tokyo. It was built in 1603, and wa
- This cool bar should not be missed if you are a fan of the 90’s retro games and animation! Go and find some pals to play games with at the game bar “Ninety,” in Akebonobashi!
- “toco toco T.V.”, a French T.V. Program that introduces Japanese culture! toco toco T.V. is a French T.V. program where a Japanese guest intro
- Gather ye rosebud while you may! A spiritual place where you can pray for romance called, “Tokyo Daijingu.”
- The shrine for romance, connecting hearts, and giving happiness… Men and women of all ages have experienced being lovesick. Some hope
- My experience of aizome, dying Japan Blue
- Indigo, nicknamed Japan Blue, is an important color in Japanese culture. This is why I decided to visit Wanariya, a shop that allows visitors to make
- Hidden Cafes in the Alleys of Asakusa
- There is a shopping area full of sweets and souvenir shops on a street called Nakamise street in Asakusa. But the fun doesn’t stop there! If you wal
- An exotic town called "Jiyugaoka" that will make you ask: "Is this Japan?"
- Get away from the typical tourists spots, and rediscover Japan.
- You can go boating right in the middle of Tokyo!
- It’s Tokyo’s Oasis where you want to visit on a sunny day 1 minute walk from JR Iidabashi station, “CANAL CAFE” is located alongside t
- Hurry before they’re gone! The crispy skin and hot stewed adzuki bean jam is the specialty of “Nezu no Taiyaki”
- How about dropping by on your way to the Yanaka Ginza shopping district? “Nezu no Taiyaki” is located within a 5 minute walk from Nezu stat
- Nostalgia in Tokyo: a walk around "Yanaka Ginza" shopping street
- Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the town. Yanaka Ginza shopping district is located within 5 minutes from Nippori Station. The entrance to th