This August, see thousands of dancers converge in over 100 dance squads in Harajuku for some stunning performances. Yosakoi is a Japanese dance style that combines traditionnal and modern elements in the music and dance moves, but also in the colorfu..
It is the hottest week of Summer. The sweltering sun hangs high over Shibuya, drenching everyone in sweat. But the crowd does not recede, neither do the megawatt smiles on the dancers' faces. Showcasing the vibrant Yosakoi dance, wave upon wave o..
Summertime means a stream of international festivals at the event square in Yoyogi Park, a lively collection of good food, good music, good shopping, interesting performances, and some imported beer to top it all off. With that criteria, the Japan-In..
Visitors to Japan may expect that, Tokyo being a big Asian city, it will inevitably have street food. It’s true that Tokyo does have some street vendor fare. A visitor can satisfy their sweet tooth with crepes, taiyaki or yakisoba. Or for those..
Gonpachi is a Japanese restaurant that blends tradition and uniqueness in its dining experience. The branch of Gonpachi in Nishi-Azabu is known as the "Kill Bill" restaurant, and is undoubtedly the chain's most famous branch. But just r..
If you've seen the 2014 movie "Chef" starring Jon Favreau, Sofia Vergara and Scarlett Johansson amongst others, it's likely that you've heard of the Cubano sandwich. Introduced to the United States by Cuban immigrant workers in ..
Faced with a late night and early next-day departure from Tokyo one time, I decided (as I often do) that it would be easier to stay in town rather than go home then get up early and come back in again for my bus. Not needing luxury I looked for somew..
The Fresh Share House Jingumae in Shibuya is one of many beautiful share houses in Tokyo, nestled in a quiet little area ten minutes away from Shibuya crossing. I know- ‘quiet’ and ‘Shibuya’ don’t tend to go together, bu..
This grand hotel towers above its neighbors in the business end of Shibuya. On a fine day you can see Mount Fuji on one side and Tokyo Tower on the other side, and it is just a five minute walk west of the station. It is therefore also only a short w..
The following set of locations that are featured in Your Name are a little bit more off the radar in the film, but they still show where Makoto Shinkai drew inspiration from. These real-life locations also makes Taki and Mitsuha’s journey feel ..
Anyone who has visited Japan in the height of summer knows that the season is hot and humid. There are ways and means to make the heat more bearable, though - and one of the best has to be enjoying a frozen sweet treat. There are plenty of great spot..
If you’re a vegan and headed to Tokyo, it may come as a pleasant surprise that more and more eateries are popping up with entirely vegan menus. There are spots dedicated to vegan ramen, vegan burgers, vegan desserts and more, so you’re no..
