Is the Yasukuni Shrine worth a visit?
Is the Yasukuni Shrine worth a visit? To be honest, I thought the walk through the shrine was peaceful and calming (though …
10 things to buy at Kappabashi in Asakusa
If you’re looking to buy Japanese-style tableware, Kappabashi in Asakusa is the place to visit during a trip to Tokyo. Similar to Sia …
Is Kamakura worth visiting? Four things to do in this small town
As shared in several earlier posts, we had one day left before our Japan Rail pass expired. So we decided to use …
Review: For a good bowl of ramen in Kamakura visit Ashinaya
We were looking for a place to have lunch at Kamakura and came across a ramen shop, Ashinaya. It’s a convenient 5-minute …
Four types of produce to buy in Kamakura
This is a continuation of the post: “Photo story: Visit to the Kamakura Yuigahama Beach“. We chanced upon a small local grocery …
Visit Tonga Coffee in Shibuya near Meiji Jingu
If you’re looking for a perk me up before your visit to Meiji Jingu, Tonga Coffee in Shibuya is a great coffee …
Three reasons to visit Meiji Jingu in Tokyo
For first time visitors to Tokyo, Meiji Jingu is a must visit. Located in downtown Tokyo, the Shinto shrine offers a break …
Photo story: Visit to the Kamakura Yuigahama Beach
When we arrived in Kamakura, it was a wet, gloomy day. It had rained a couple of hours before and the sky …
Three reasons to watch anime Samurai Champloo
I haven’t had much time to write a blogpost recently but thought I should write about Samurai Champloo. Unlike Natsume Yuujinchou and Mushishi, …
Why Kamakura Shirts is a must visit while in Kamakura
I’ll be putting out a post later on the small town of Kamakura and why it’s worth taking a day trip there …