Tokyo, Japan’s multicultural, bustling capital, is among the topmost dream destinations of most people’s bucket lists. Tourists often call it a city of beautiful contrasts, owing to the markers of the nation’s ancient history and traditions, while also offering a taste of futuristic experiences and mind-bending innovation that are rapidly emerging. There is certainly a […]
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Tokyo, Japan’s vibrant capital, is a dynamic metropolis where the ultramodern intersects with the traditional. Skyscrapers in Shibuya and the historic temples of Asakusa coexist harmoniously, offering visitors a multifaceted experience. Tokyo’s bustling districts, like Ginza and Akihabara, provide a diverse range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, while its cultural landmarks offer a glimpse
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Tokyo is a ramen lover’s paradise. From hole-in-the-wall shops to Michelin-starred restaurants, the city offers an array of ramen styles to suit any palate. Tonkotsu, shoyu, shio – the broth possibilities are endless. And the noodle varieties even more so, from thin to thick, curly to flat. In this article we talk about Tokyo Best
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There are several shopping malls in Shinjuku and all the major Japanese high street brands have shops here too. 1. Takashimaya Department Store Our hotel is opposite Takashimaya Department Store. Â As usual, producing a foreign passport here will entitle you to a Hello Kitty card which is a 5% discount card but there is exclusion
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Cheap Eats in Tokyo I needed to make a business trip to Tokyo in the first week of Nov in 2015.  Since it was also perfect time for seeing autumn foliage, DH decided to join me over the weekend after my meetings so that we can head to Kawaguchiko, one of the Fuji Five Lakes.  Incidentally,
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Shopping in Town (Bao Bao & More!) When it comes to shopping I am very specific about what I want to buy in each country. Â I am not really one who will browse department stores looking to see if there is something to buy. Â I always end up buying nothing. In Japan, I zoom in
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Day 8 (20 Oct 2018) : Ghibli Museum, Nakano Broadway & Tokyo Character Street Today, I have planned a whole day of Anime, Manga and J-Pop for DS and DD. This was their day. Breakfast @ Tsukiji Sushisei, Tokyo Station We had booked our rooms at the Hotel Metropolitan Marunouchi without breakfast as there are
 Fine Dining in Tokyo My staff and colleagues know that I love Japanese food.  So they took me to some nice places for dinner when I was in Tokyo.  I had also made some dining reservations for DH and I during the weekend. 1. Yanmo – Kaiseki On my second evening in Tokyo, a colleague
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Day 9 (21 Oct 2018) – Pokémon Cafe & Eating around Tokyo Station Breakfast @ Rokurinsha Rokurinsha is a well known ramen shop in Tokyo Station serving tsukemen. It is located outside the fare gate at the Tokyo Station Ramen Street. You can’t miss it as there will always be people queuing outside the restaurant.
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Day 10 (22 Oct 2018) – Around Tokyo Station (Last Day) Tokyo Metropolitan Marunouchi @ Tokyo Station We had a 5plus flight to catch on this last day. So the plan was to have a lazy sleep in, do some last minute shopping, have lunch, then head for the airport. We ate a box of
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