Cairns, Australia
We were looking for a location to travel that wouldn’t be terribly hot and humid this time of year (June).…
OUTSIDE JAPAN
Author: Mai Takahashi
FOOD
Spring Valley Brewery, Daikanyama
Spring Valley Brewery (SVB) is a great craft brewery in the Daikanyama area near Ebisu/Shibuya. They offer flights of beer to…
ACTIVITIES
Wabist, Japanese gift shop
The Ebisu station along the Yamanote line is known as a beautiful illumination spot called Yebisu Garden Place in December.…
ACTIVITIES
Ao no Doukutsu, Yoyogi Park Illumination
This beautiful illumination is called “Ao no Doukutsu”, meaning Blue Grotto, was in Nakameguro in 2014. It has relocated to…
LOCAL SERVICES
List of English Book stores in Tokyo area
Books Kinokuniya, near Shinjuku South exit If you are looking for a book store with English books, Books Kinokuniya might be…
ACTIVITIES
BINGOYA, Japanese folk craft shop
If you are looking for authentic Japanese gifts, BINGOYA, the Japanese folk craft shop is a perfect place to check…
FOOD
Suntory Hakushu Distillery
My dad is a big Scotch fan so when my parents came for a visit, we drove them to the…
ACTIVITIES Day Trips Summer
Enoshima East side Beach (Katase Higashi-hama Beach)
We visited Enoshima Beach, which is a beautiful area with shorelines, surfers, tourist shops, and an island with fantastic views…
ACTIVITIES
Tokyo Tower, The Milky Way Illumination
If you are planning on visiting Tokyo Tower, I recommend going there during the summer. There are “Tanabata”(Star Festival) themed…
FOOD
Ninja Akasaka Restaurant
If you are looking for a unique Japanese restaurant to take your family, guests or friends, Ninja Akasaka will not…
FOOD
Pepacafe Forest, Thai and Asian Cuisine – Kichioji
Kichijoji is one of my favorite Tokyo neighborhood’s where you can find many cute cafes, small/big businesses, and casual/fancy bars.…