Cheap and tasty, a restaurant that the locals go to every day, that’s a Japanese “izakaya“.
An “izakaya” is basically a Japanese pub where you can drink alcohol and eat small dishes. In Tokyo, where space is limited, some of the izakayas gather in a very unusual location. These are the restaurants under the JR railway viaduct.
Asian cuisine is often considered spicy. Surprisingly, Japanese food is not really hot – rather the opposite. However, there are many people who love spicy food! The area that these people frequent is Shiba’s “Spicy Street” in the Shiba district!
Before the Olympic Games take place in 2020, new landmarks are born every day in Tokyo.
“Toranomon Hills” is one of them. It’s is a 247 meters high skyscraper complex surrounded by greenery. Maybe you have heard of the famous “Roppongi Hills“, which is a building of the same brand. It is no wonder that since it’s opening in 2014, “Toranomon Hills” has been in the center of attention because of its nice concept combining food and art!
Recently, in Japan, visiting “power spots” is very popular. The term “power spot” is a Japanese-made English word for a spiritual place, which is believed to have some kind of good influence and endows visitors with healing energy. Luck, love, health…There are several power spots in Tokyo and today, I would like to introduce you some very unique shrine and temple and their power spots!
Sometimes, especially on weekends, don’t you feel like having a late breakfast – in other words, brunch?
In Japan, the concept of “brunch” is still new. But since Japanese people tend to always aim for 100% in every field, we now have some wonderful brunch cafes in the Roppongi and Azabu area. Let me introduce three of our top choices!
