Soba Revolution : MINATOYA 2 @ Otemachi
Soba noodles have been popular in Tokyo for hundreds of years. Very recently, it evolved to the trendiest foodie among Tokyo restaurants.
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HOW many restaurants do you think there are in TOKYO? More than stars in the sky.
Start exploring this metropolis. With a bit of English support, you’re sure to find your favourite.
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larryhira
Feb 12 min read
Find the Difference at the “Sake Library” : Asano Sake Shop @Hamamatsucho
SAKE ingredients are very simple; Rice and Koji (malted rice), period. How can the complexity of sake’s taste be formed by these two? The...
larryhira
Nov 9, 20232 min read
Japanese Soul Lives on in Cinema & Food : Yamato-ya & Tora-ya @ Shibamata
When you get off at SHIBAMATA Station on the Keisei Line, a statue of a gentleman carrying a suitcase welcomes you. His name is TORA-SAN,...
larryhira
Oct 7, 20232 min read
<Trip to Shizuoka> Get Off Shinkansen in the Middle of your Journey: Aoba Yokocho
You got on Shinkansen at Tokyo Station and enjoyed a lunch box in your seat. When you are done, you may find your train passing by Atami...
larryhira
Sep 2, 20232 min read
Bring your Favourite Lunch box onto Shinkansen
It's summer vacation! Which regions do you want to explore? Whatever your destination, Shinkansen bullet trains take you north, east and...
larryhira
Jun 18, 20232 min read
<Trip to Osaka/Kobe> Go Deep into Konamon World : Hatsuse & NagataTank Suji
Tako-yaki, Ika-yaki, Okonomi-yaki, Yakisoba, etc.etc... Osaka locals' favourites are mostly made of flour. They are categorized as...
larryhira
Oct 20, 20222 min read
Visit Nagoya to find fine local food : KONPARU & SUMIYOSHI @ Nagoya Station
Nagoya, the third largest city in Japan, located a two-hour Shinkansen ride from Tokyo or one hour from Osaka, has developed its own...
larryhira
Sep 15, 20223 min read
NAMINAMI Wines to the brim @ Ore No Restaurants
Ten years ago, a tiny restaurant unusually named "Ore no Italian" meaning "My Italian" opened on a back street in Shimbashi. It caught...
larryhira
Jul 3, 20222 min read
Moving Train Ride : IYONADA MONOGATARI @ Ehime, JR Shikoku
Stunning ocean view and gorgeous cuisine. This unique train ride from JR Shikoku's IYONADA MONOGATARI has a lot to offer.
larryhira
May 18, 20223 min read
Fast Food for Professionals : WAKABA & TORITOH
Even though Tokyo's biggest fish market has moved to Toyosu, TSUKIJI keeps its buzz by building large fish wholesalers' markets and...
larryhira
Jan 20, 20223 min read
Comfort dishes for Townies : TONKATSU KAWAZEN & KITCHEN ALEX @ Sangenjaya
When you hop on to the TOKYU Line from SANGENJAYA station, it goes under Route 246 through Shibuya Terminal, then connects Tokyo Metro...
larryhira
Dec 26, 20212 min read
Captured by Clams : ABUSAN & KAISEN @Koenji
Only ten minutes away from the bustling district of Shinjuku, KOENJI town calms you down as you come across local residents and...
larryhira
Nov 3, 20213 min read
<Trip to Osaka> Finding Osaka soul food @ Hanshin Snack Park
"KUIDAORE"; Eat until you drop, is a way of life for Osaka citizens. Visit Hanshin Snack Park at OSAKA/UMEDA to try this philosophy.
larryhira
Aug 14, 20212 min read
<Short Excursion> Go Meet the Widest Noodle : NAGAKIYA @Konosu City, Saitama
An hour's train journey north of Tokyo Station, crossing over the prefectural border into Saitama Pref., we arrived at KONOSU station, a...
larryhira
Jul 3, 20213 min read
Exploring the Freshest Fish : SASHIMI BAR KASHIGASHIRA
Among authentic Nigiri sushi restaurants or conveyor belt sushi chains, newly opened restaurants mainly serve seafood rice bowl.
larryhira
Jun 17, 20212 min read
Tranquil moment in a tea room : TORAYA @ Akasaka
TORAYA Japanese confectionery store has long held the Emperor's royal warrant ever since 16c when they started in Kyoto.
larryhira
May 16, 20212 min read
Tokyo's Traditional Fast Food : FUNABASHI-YA @Shinjuku
FUNABASHI-YA, a historical Tempura restaurant opened 130 years ago at exactly the same place in Shinjuku.
larryhira
May 9, 20211 min read
The Real Solitary Gourmet : INADA @Gotokuji
INADA seafood restaurant was featured in Season 8 of Netflix blockbuster series. Is this really in a tiny shack as appeared on TV?
larryhira
May 2, 20211 min read
Direct to Tokyo : HANEDA ICHIBA @Tokyo
NEW shops & restaurants have been open since summer 2020 INSIDE TOKYO Station, aiming to make the station a destination for tourists in...
larryhira
Apr 18, 20211 min read
Bowlful of Treasures : AN-MITSU MIHASHI @Ueno
UENO town, once developed by the temples built to honour Tokugawa Edo Generals, is now a place for concert halls & museums. Tokyo...
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