Tokyo Notes

Chinese Ramen

Eating Chinese ramen in Japan, and it's genuinely authentic and delicious -- definitely worth a try. It was opened in Ji...
Tokyo Notes

Best Udon in Tokyo

Udon Maruka, this udon shop always has a line, often a very long one. A friend said, "The internet says this is the best...
Tokyo Notes

Shitaya Shrine has three Osmanthus trees.

I passed by Shitaya Shrine. There's a forest trail beside the shrine, perfect for a pleasant walk. The highlight is the ...
Tokyo Notes

Ramen Ushio in Higashiueno

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 ra...
Tokyo Dairy

First Half is Showa, Second Half is Reiwa

Experience a nostalgic day in Yōga, Tokyo, from the charm of a Showa-style café and a traditional sento bathhouse to the hidden pizza spots, and craft beer. A journey of memories and rich experiences that connect the past and the present.
Tokyo Dairy

I Bought Takeshi Yao’s First Photobook Featuring Yojiro Noda, “White Day Dream”

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 ...