Yokohama was the first place that foreigners were allowed to settle in Japan, after they opened their borders in 1859. The Chinese immigrants settled in an area just 500 meters from the harbour which is now know as Yokohama Chinatown. …
Asakusa is close to the centre of Tokyo and home to a number of impressive temples including the largest Buddhist Temple Sensoji. Sensōji (浅草寺) Temple is visited by many Japanese and visitors to Tokyo. When you first approach Sensōji Temple …
Chinzan-so are traditional Japanese gardens located within Tokyo. The land once belonged to Prince Aritomo Yamagata who built his mansion here during the Meiji Era (1868 – 1912) then built the beautiful gardens around it. The ownership of the land …
Happo-en, meaning ‘Garden of Eight Views’ or ‘beautiful from all views’ are traditional Japanese Gardens located in Shirokane which is not far from the centre of Tokyo. The closest train station is Shirokanedai or not so far from Shinagawa Station. …
One of the best places to view Sakura Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo at night time is at Chidorigafuchi Moat around the grounds of the Tokyo Imperial Palace. This spot is a famous spot to view Cherry Blossoms during the day, …
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In Hibiya Square, just a short walk from Hibiya Train Station in Tokyo is a large 3 meter tall Godzilla Statue. This the new Godzilla statue installed in 2018, replacing a much smaller statue that stood at this site for …
Zenshoan Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Taito-ku Tokyo, around 15 minutes walk from Nippori Train Station, which is 10 stops away from Shinjuku Train Station. In particular, Zenshoan Temple is a Buddhist Rinzai Zen which is a specific type …
There are hundreds of different types of Japanese food and different parts of Japan specialise in different types of dishes. Here is our list of food you must try when visiting Japan: Tonkatsu Tonkatsu is one of my favourite Japanese …
Ramen Street in Tokyo is the place to come to eat the best Ramen noodle soups in Tokyo. Ramen Street is a famous food hall located underneath the busy Tokyo Station. Ramen Street has 8 of the most famous Ramen …
When it comes to museums, Tokyo has something for everyone. One of the more peculiar museums is the Takoyaki Museum located in Odaiba. Takoyaki is a street food which comes of Osaka, with a small piece of octopus cooked in …