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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larryhira
- Apr 1
- 3 min
Shop and Eat at Japan's biggest shopping mall : Sawayaka restaurant @Gotemba
Looking for the best shopping mall in Tokyo? Why not go a little further away? Hopping on a bus at Shibuya, Shinjuku or Ikebukuro...
larryhira
- Feb 1
- 2 min
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
- Jan 8
- 2 min
Why is a café connected to a plant nursery? : Little Darling Coffee Roasters @Nogizaka
When I was in the UK, I'd been wondering why nice cafes in and around London, like Petersham in Richmond or cozy cafes in Cotswolds, are...
larryhira
- Nov 9, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
<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, 2023
- 2 min
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
- Aug 9, 2023
- 2 min
Find your Place over the Narrower Corridor : Bistro Oyasai To & ARBOL
KAGURAZAKA is a popular one-way street with restaurants and izakayas lining a gentle slope. Starting from the JR Iidabashi Station, it's...
larryhira
- Jun 18, 2023
- 2 min
<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
- May 6, 2023
- 2 min
Sembikiya Brothers serve the Finest Fruit : Ginza, Nihonbashi and Kyobashi Sembikiya
Why is fruit in Japan expensive? Fruit is so delicate and perishable that it was nearly impossible decades ago to transport long...
larryhira
- Feb 12, 2023
- 2 min
Saitamanians’ Soul Food : Yamada Udon & Gyoza no Manshu
SAITAMA PREF, located next to Tokyo, has one million businesspeople commuting to and 100,000 students coming from central Tokyo every...
larryhira
- Feb 1, 2023
- 2 min
Happy Winter Feast! : Borracho & Heigoro
On the west side of SHIBUYA in the residential area, you come across a small spot where dim light shines through the window. Styrofoam...
larryhira
- Nov 24, 2022
- 2 min
Japanese Café tradition starts here: SABOR & LADRIO @ Jimbocho
In the early 20th century, streets in Jimbocho in central Tokyo were getting busier with students when high schools and colleges were...
larryhira
- Oct 20, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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
- Aug 15, 2022
- 2 min
Enjoy Food and Horses all day @Tokyo Race Course
Tens of thousands of people flock to the city of Fuchu every weekend to enjoy horse racing at Tokyo Race Course. Twelve races are...
larryhira
- Jul 3, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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
- Mar 21, 2022
- 3 min
<Trip to Sapporo> Good Food from Northern City: KEYAKI & OHISO
SAPPORO, the capital of Hokkaido, is located north of Honshu, Japan's main island. This is a popular tourist destination, especially...
larryhira
- Feb 20, 2022
- 2 min
Have a Break, Have a Wagashi : Shiseido Parlour & Minamoto Kitchoan @ Ginza
There are many opportunities to find a cozy space unique to this luxurious Ginza area to sit down and have a break.
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