Food and Drink June 1, 2017 6:04 pm

Tokyo Beer Guide: Summer Session


Food and Drink June 1, 2017 6:04 pm

Tokyo Beer Guide: Summer Session


Tokyo Beer Guide: Summer Session

Tokyo’s beer culture is growing and with Summer beginning it’s a great time to check out a few places. Our Tokyo beer guide covers four spots that provide beer-lovers with delicious choices and cool ambiance. Yanaka Beer Hall Located close to Nezu Shrine (根津神社, Nezu-jinja) and in a neighborhood known for old buildings, Yanaka Beer...

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Tokyo’s beer culture is growing and with Summer beginning it’s a great time to check out a few places. Our Tokyo beer guide covers four spots that provide beer-lovers with delicious choices and cool ambiance. Yanaka Beer Hall Located close to Nezu Shrine (根津神社, Nezu-jinja) and in a neighborhood known for old buildings, Yanaka Beer...

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Customs and Culture May 29, 2017 11:04 am

June In Tokyo: The Lowdown


Customs and Culture May 29, 2017 11:04 am

June In Tokyo: The Lowdown


June In Tokyo: The Lowdown

The month of June in Tokyo marks the beginning of Summer and it’s also when the rainy season peaks. Tokyo’s Summers tend to be hot and humid, but June’s temperatures are mild. Rice planting and eating bamboo treats are traditions that the Japanese associate with June. Mizu-youkan” in bamboo tube (竹筒水ようかん) Yokan (羊羹) is a...

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The month of June in Tokyo marks the beginning of Summer and it’s also when the rainy season peaks. Tokyo’s Summers tend to be hot and humid, but June’s temperatures are mild. Rice planting and eating bamboo treats are traditions that the Japanese associate with June. Mizu-youkan” in bamboo tube (竹筒水ようかん) Yokan (羊羹) is a...

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Food and Drink April 26, 2017 12:12 pm

Haneda Airport Restaurants: Top 5


Food and Drink April 26, 2017 12:12 pm

Haneda Airport Restaurants: Top 5


Haneda Airport Restaurants: Top 5

Haneda Airport restaurants are excellent and the airpot itself is much more convenient than Narita. Tokyo locals actually go to Haneda just to enjoy the food, even without travel plans, which is a testament to the restaurants’ quality. The international terminal is also well designed and kind of fun to hang out in. The international...

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Haneda Airport restaurants are excellent and the airpot itself is much more convenient than Narita. Tokyo locals actually go to Haneda just to enjoy the food, even without travel plans, which is a testament to the restaurants’ quality. The international terminal is also well designed and kind of fun to hang out in. The international...

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Food and Drink November 4, 2016 10:39 am

Top 5 Izakaya In Tokyo: Best of the Best


Food and Drink November 4, 2016 10:39 am

Top 5 Izakaya In Tokyo: Best of the Best


Top 5 Izakaya In Tokyo: Best of the Best

The top 5 izakaya In Tokyo are all special and therefore not ranked, any one could be number one! If you live in Tokyo or plan on visiting, these spots are essential. They are very popular with locals. Be prepared to wait outside a little while, but that is why you bring good company along....

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The top 5 izakaya In Tokyo are all special and therefore not ranked, any one could be number one! If you live in Tokyo or plan on visiting, these spots are essential. They are very popular with locals. Be prepared to wait outside a little while, but that is why you bring good company along....

Read more



Food and Drink October 29, 2016 9:21 am

Heavy Hitters: Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki


Food and Drink October 29, 2016 9:21 am

Heavy Hitters: Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki


Heavy Hitters: Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki

Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki are Japan’s favorite street food. They both are heavy, naughty, and delicious. Once upon a time this type of food was only a Kansai regional offering, but nowadays you can find them everywhere. Takoyaki makers are common in home kitchens throughout all of Japan. Takoyaki (たこ焼き) The literal translation is “octopus fried”....

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Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki are Japan’s favorite street food. They both are heavy, naughty, and delicious. Once upon a time this type of food was only a Kansai regional offering, but nowadays you can find them everywhere. Takoyaki makers are common in home kitchens throughout all of Japan. Takoyaki (たこ焼き) The literal translation is “octopus fried”....

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