Culture Kitain Temple Sophia Warren The head temple of the Buddhist Tendai Sect, Kitain Temple has origins dating back to 830 A.D. Aside from the temple itself, the..
Shopping Kimono and Urushi in Nihombashi Sophia Warren Just off the beaten path from the main touristy areas of Nihombashi, Sakura Kimono and Hourindou sell authentic Japanese goods targeted..
Food Oyatsumura Street Food Cordelia Ding The popular Japanese cakes shaped like small fish are called "taiyaki" which translates directly to "baked seam bream. At this small..
Shopping Harajuku Sneaker Shopping Michael Ying A visit to Harajuku's sneaker district. Check out Kicks Lab and their amazing collection of vintage Jordans.
Shopping Village Vanguard Shimokitazawa Michael Ying A visit to Village Vanguard bookstore in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo. Take a look at the wonderful and quirky manga shop that sells just..
Food Masuda's Double Matcha Soft-Serve Cordelia Ding Uji is thought to be the first place in Japan to have mastered tea growing. Thus, it makes sense that Uji is so well-known for matcha...
Shopping Kichijoji Nakamichi Michael Ying A quick look at Tokyo's Kichijoji district, home to a chic shopping street and famous for coffee shops and unique fashion stores...