- Bar Botanical, a cozy vegetarian bar in Arakicho
- Being vegetarian or vegan in Japan is not always easy. Cooking vegetarian food or vegan food at home is fine, but going out with friends, especially
- Nonki, a famous restaurant where you can enjoy non-fatty Japanese beef and also try “Horumonyaki”, a little known Japanese delicacy
- “I want to eat Japanese beef. It is tender and tasty, better than any other beef I have every had” I told my friend Shigenobu-san, an Arakicho regular
- Yotsuya Mensho Suzy House, unique lemon tsukemen in an unusual house
- For those wanting to try a different take on ramen, look no further than Suzy House, just a few minutes on foot from JR Yotsuya station. They offer in
- Mozunokura: a hearty lunch for those on the go
- Are you a digital nomad looking for a comfortable, spacious place to get some work done? Are you a Yotsuya-area office worker in need of a quick power
- A hidden refuge deep within Araki-Cho
- Mi Refugio, which means “my refuge” in English, lives up to its namesake. Once you manage to find this cozy hideaway, deep within the Shinjuku neighbo
- Ipanema: a slice of Rio de Janeiro in Araki-Cho
- Whether you are in the mood for a quick coffee break, a light lunch, or a night on the town, Ipanema has something for you. A quaint bar and café loca
- Cruz Burgers, a restaurant where you can enjoy excellent burgers and good imported draft beer
- Did you know that one of Tokyo’s best Burger shops is located close to Arakicho? If you want to eat something more familiar or want to have a break fr
- Burg Holic: Take a Burger Break in Araki-Cho
- Hamburgers and craft beer aren’t the first things that come to mind when one thinks of Tokyo. However, if you know where to look, Tokyo offers some ex
- Tempura dining ITOI, taste new kinds of tempura and compare sake from around Japan
- If you have had tempura before you might feel you know everything you need to know about this dish introduced to Japan by the Portuguese half a millen
- Tonkatsu Suzushin, a restaurant where you can enjoy a great Tonkatsu in a traditional setting and friendly atmosphere
- If you have a craving for Western food but feel you should eat Japanese during your trip, “Tonkatsu” とんかつ (literally pork cutlet), the Japanese versio
- Don’t miss the Manjyu festival and famous Japanese sweets shop中西与三郎（Nakanishi Yosaburou）!
- Rin Shrine (林神社) enshrines Jōin RIN (林 浄因) who brought steamed bean-paste buns (Manjyu) from China, and it is located on the ground of Kongo Shrine (漢
- Let’s get drinks at Genka bar!! Everything you eat and drink is top quality!!
- Genka bar has three branches: Gotanda, Akasaka mitsuke, and Ginza in Tokyo. Everything you eat and drink is reasonable and of good quality! This tim
- Kichijoji Adventure Vol. 2! Gourmet finds in Kichijoji~ Good for any occasion!
- On this warm sunny day, we decided to go on a 1-day adventure in Kichijoji to see what we can find! After walking around for a bit, we decided to eat
- A half day walk-and-eat tour in the Sumo town of Ryogoku! Don’t miss the historical sites, museums, and foodie destinations. Vol. 2
- Ryogoku is famous for Sumo, but Japanese people don’t know much about the history and places we can walk around in Ryogoku. I introduced some nice pl
- A Kimono store and a sophisticated Japanese-style bar, both in the heart of Shimokitazawa.
- Packed with stylish cafes and shops, but retaining a down to earth atmosphere, Shimokitazawa is a bustling, lively town, popular with many young peopl