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

While Roppongi is known for its nightlife, we like it there during daytime. Here’s our suggested one full day itinerary. Take your time eating healthy brunch at Eggcellent. We suggest that you order the Half & Half Benedict plate so you can compare the original versus the Avocado Maguro Quinoa. You can spend the rest [...] Read More

Upon seeing the giant building with a sign that said Tsutaya, I immediately liked the area however that afternoon was reserved for a leisurely look along the Meguro River. I had no itinerary whatsoever and it’s the best feeling to just wander off and chance upon wonderful surprises. I want to share with you three [...] Read More

Wanting to get away of the city, I decided to venture to a place one hour south of Tokyo called Kamakura. It took me a while to figure out which train to board at the Shibuya station. I also went the opposite way when I first tried to locate the local Enoden train station. This [...] Read More

They say that Tokyo city has the most number of restaurants with Michelin stars so I guess it’s about time we start checking them out. We have already written about Robuchon when we visited around middle of 2015. This time around we’ll give you a special rundown of three restaurants we tried last December. Din [...] Read More

In a recent trip to Japan, we scheduled a quick visit to Odaiba in the afternoon. Since it was around winter time, the plan was to check out the life size Gundam, the Statue of Liberty and leave before sundown. It was, however, a lovely afternoon to walk around so we took our time but [...] Read More