Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens in Higashimukojima, Sumida City, Tokyo.

Eating Chinese ramen in Japan, and it's genuinely authentic and delicious -- definitely worth a try. It was opened in Jimbocho by someone who apprenticed in China and has received widespread praise from the Chinese community in Japan. Mǎ...

Udon Maruka, this udon shop always has a line, often a very long one. A friend said, "The internet says this is the best udon in Tokyo," so we joined the line at 5 p.m. Fortunately, it wasn't too long. This little plan seemed worthwhile ...

I passed by Shitaya Shrine. There's a forest trail beside the shrine, perfect for a pleasant walk. The highlight is the three Osmanthus trees in full bloom, filling the air with a delightful fragrance. Shitaya Shrine 3 Chome-29-8 Higashi...

At 1 p.m. in Higashi-Ueno, I passed by a ramen shop and ordered the hearty "Black." It was delicious and feels like a ramen spot worth recommending. Ramen Ushio 3 Chome-22-2 Higashiueno, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0015

First half is Showa, second half is Reiwa. I live in Yōga(用賀) and my friends came here to visit me, so we went to Poem(ぽえむ) Coffee House: an old-fashioned Showa-style cafe that was very clean and tidy, always with fresh flowers. It ...

It felt like a strange little jouney for me. A friend ask me to drop by Tsutaya Books in Daikanyama today to buy a book for her. I figured it had been a while since I last went, so I made some plans. After recording Episode 13 of "Onshor...