Culture Kemasakuranomiya Park Joe Robinson Kemasakuranomiya Park in Osaka is an ordinary park that blooms with extraordinary cherry blossoms in spring. In summer, visitors..
Culture Omiya Bonsai Art Museum Joe Robinson The Bonsai Art Museum in Saitama is a dutiful display of a key element in Japan's cultural history. As well as a wide variety..
Culture Place M in Shinjuku Joe Robinson Place M is a small gallery but the quality is head and shoulders above the quantity. The exhibition I saw was work by the internationally..
15 Shopping Takeshita Street at Sundown Joe Robinson There’s no denying the cultural significance of the epicentre of Lolita fashion. In the evening, the neon signs come out to cl..
Food Yoshiba Culinary Joe Robinson Yoshiba Culinary is an amazing dive into Japanese culture through the twin lenses of sport and cuisine. The chankonabe served here..
Food Gion Kappa Joe Robinson A loud and busy little restaurant, Gion Kappa is far from zen, but the food is far from average. Real care can be seen in the preparation..
Food El Pancho Mexican Restaurant Joe Robinson El Pancho is a fun place, brightly decorated in an almost too Mexican array of bright lights and ornaments. The food won't blow..
Food 2-chome Tsukemen Gachi Joe Robinson In the tacky light show that is Kabukichō district, 2-chome Tsukemen Gachi makes ramen with real character, served by real cha..
