- Thank you John Daub for introducing Araki-cho to your viewers on 'Only in Japan Go' !
- 【UPDATE】The live streaming from John Daub is over but you can still watch it on his Youtube channel by clicking on the links in this article. Enjoy!
- Matsushima Yakitori, a place to unwind while enjoying charcoal grilled chicken skewers and Japanese shochu
- Sometimes it can be tough to find an empty table at dinner time in Arakicho, an area famous for its many gourmet restaurants. After being turned away
- VOWZ BAR, a Bar Managed by Real Buddhist Monks!
- The editor-in-chief of the Japanese version of Tadaima Japan, Mr. Shigenobu, had invited me to discover two vegetarian friendly bars in Arakicho, his
- Talkin’ Loud, a sake bar in Shinjuku where the bartender will help you find your favourite "Nihonshu"
- “I am longing for the taste of good sake but I also want to try something new” I confided to my friend Shigenobu-san, an Arakicho regular who knows al
- Vowz Bar: Spirits for the Spirit
- Tokyo is famous for its themed restaurants and bars. From ninjas to zombies, this city offers up dining experiences beyond your wildest dreams (or nig
- Cozy and Vegetarian: 'Bar Botanical' in Shinjuku
- 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
- Unique Lemon Tsukemen in an Unusual House at Yotsuya Mensho Suzy 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