One cold winter day, I decided to venture off into the island of Enoshima for a day trip. It is a crazy idea but I really wanted to get out of the city that day. I started off my day by taking a leisurely walk along Shonan Beach. It was freezing cold but I was [...] Read More

We bet it's surprising for you to find the words affordable and Michelin right next to each other but you read that right. We had a hard time finding the place but it's worth the most delicious sardine lunch we ever tasted. And the best tip we can give when it comes to locating the [...] Read More

From Kinokuniya, Tsutaya, Cow Books at Nakameguro to the streets of Jimbocho and then finally to a luggage half full of newly released titles not available in Manila and a second hand complete volume of the Lemony Snicket series (a steal at only 4500 yen!) - that is the story of our book hunting in [...] Read More

Our main goal for that evening was to explore the Golden Gai and finding a place in the area to have dinner. It was still quite early when we arrived so we didn't have a problem navigating the narrow streets and examining the menus of have yet to open bars and pubs. It's quite inviting [...] Read More

In a recent trip to Tokyo, most of our friends thought we were in New York because of our food posts. It's because two places we frequent are NY staples that are just as popular in Japan. Very rarely will you see the outside of Shake Shack without a line even if it is raining. [...] Read More

A couple of years ago we chased the cherry blossoms around Japan but we missed the days when it was full bloom. This year we made sure to witness the most beautiful days of the year in Japan and that includes seeing the blooms transform into snow-like piles on the ground. One of the best [...] Read More

Sitting above Barneys New York in Ginza is a gem of a place for those who love Tonkatsu. Sure, it's in a posh location but once you step inside this unassuming restaurant, you immediately feel right at home. I was welcomed by a friendly face, presumably the daughter of the owner said to be in [...] Read More

Although it's a rather strange idea to go to a cemetery to view something beautiful and happy as the cherry blossoms, we still decided to visit the Aoyama Cemetery. Through research, we found out that most cemeteries in Japan are actually lined up with cherry blossoms because as in life, the blooms are fleeting. Going [...] Read More