TOYO BUNKO ~ The Oriental Library
April 23, 2022
Library & museum of Asian history & culture … More TOYO BUNKO ~ The Oriental Library
Daishoen
October 8, 2019
Shin Okubo or Korean town is were one goes for authentic Korean food but honestly speaking, Yakiniku or Korean Barbecue restaurants are located all over Tokyo. In fact, I can go as far as to say every neighborhood has a Korean restaurant. Just a stone’s throw away from JR Otsuka station is Daishoen. A popular … More Daishoen
Ouverture
October 6, 2019
A hidden gem in Minami Otsuka … More Ouverture
Maeda Residence
August 12, 2019
Tokyo has a few western style mansions that have been designated as cultural assets and this is definitely one of the best plus entrance is free. I ended up taking over 100 pictures. A visit here, transports us to the posh and lavish lifestyle of the affluent and aristocratic society in the 1930’s ~ 40’s. … More Maeda Residence
Sonya~ソーニヤ
March 26, 2019
Sonya has been around since 1984 but moved to their present location – Koishikawa, in December 2002. It just happens to be in my neck of the woods so thought of dropping in. The ambience is very warm and cosy. It is kinda like eating in your dining/kitchen area. It is run by a family … More Sonya~ソーニヤ
Tanta Roba~タンタ ローバ
March 21, 2019
Spring is finally here so I decided to take a stroll on this National holiday (March 21st) for Vernal Equinox, down Harimazaka ~ a popular cherry blossom viewing place near Myogani station, to see if the ubiquitous cherry blossoms were blooming. Could see just a few stray blossoms had popped open but they would … More Tanta Roba~タンタ ローバ
Botanist Café
March 13, 2019
The popular Japanese brand, Botanist, sells many hair products that are made with natural, plant-derived ingredients. They also have a plethora of attractive beauty and skincare products. But that’s not all, they have a cafe on the 2nd floor too. The store in Harajuku opened on July 15th, 2017. It is a minutes walk from … More Botanist Café
Shutters ~シャッターズ
December 22, 2018
After visiting La Vita in Jiyugaoka I dropped into Shutters after reading some positive reviews on social media. For starters, I ordered the Sashimi Salad (¥1614), and for main course their specialty – Spareribs (¥2160) ~ flavored with a choice of mustard and pepper and a side of garlic butter & Mentaiko Toast (¥700). Pretty … More Shutters ~シャッターズ
Oto No Ha Café
December 15, 2018
After celebrating fall foliage at Hotel Chinzanzo’s garden and worshipping at St. Mary’s Cathedral, it was time to nourish the body, heart and soul with something healthy. So, I trotted off to Oto No Ha Café just across from the cathedral. This café opened in May 2013. It is a nice, spacious, cosy two story house … More Oto No Ha Café
St. Mary’s Cathedral Tokyo
December 2, 2018
Actually went to celebrate fall foliage at Chinzanzo Hotel on Friday Dec 23rd which was a National Holiday. After exiting the hotel I was attracted by the strong glare being reflected from the cathedral’s facade. Let’s say I was drawn to the “Light.” Looking at the cathederal you will not realize it to be a … More St. Mary’s Cathedral Tokyo
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