One of the speciality foods you have to try in Hiroshima is Okonomiyaki which is a Japanese pancake / omelette. Okonoiyaki originally came from Osaka through the chefs in Hiroshima changed the way it is made. Hiroshima Okonomiyaki is made …
Okonomi-mura The place to eat Okonomiyaki in Hiroshima Read more »
Miyajima Island is the beautiful island in Hiroshima Bay, just 45 minutes away from Hiroshima Island. You can do an easy day trip to Miyajima Island from Hiroshima though I think this beautiful island deserves more time than just a …
Hiroshima in western Japan is a fascinating city with lots of historical significance. As well as the various tourist attractions within Hiroshima city, there is also Miyajima Island which is located just 45 minutes by boat from Hiroshima. Miyajima Island …
It is always difficult to know where it is expected to leave a tip and in that country that expect a tip, how much should you leave? Well in Japan it is very simple as there is no tipping! In …
This is the one bar you have to visit while visiting Tokyo, my favorite bar in Tokyo. New York Bar is located on the 52nd Floor of the Park Hyatt Hotel in Nishi Shinjuku, around 10 minutes walk from Shinjuku …
Kabuki-cho is the main red light district of Tokyo and one of the most popular tourist entertainment districts. Although it is the red light district, the local Tokyo government has been trying to clean up Kabukicho and make it into …
Kabuki-cho Tokyo’s Red Light and Entertainment District Read more »
Odaiba is a large shopping and entertainment district located on Tokyo Bay, connected to Tokyo city by the Rainbow Bridge, one of the largest suspension bridges in Tokyo. The area of Odaiba is actually a man made island (reclaimed land). The …
Odaiba Tokyo – Entertainment and Shopping District Read more »
There is a chain of cake shops called Fujiya with locations all over Japan which serve up the best and freshest cakes and sweets – perfect for the sweet tooth visiting Japan. Fujiya has loads of stores in Tokyo so …