Hanyu Yuzuru is more than just a two-time Olympic champion. People around the world are enchanted by his great passion and dedication to ice skating, as well as his gentle and compassionate personality. His self-challenging spirit continues to move the audience in every performance. For fans of the “Ice Prince,” Sendai is more than just […]
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If it is your first time traveling to Tokyo and you are on a self-guided tour, the first challenge you might encounter is how to get to the hotel in Tokyo from the airport. While the Transportation System in Tokyo is really convenient, it is also complicated. So below is a summary of how you
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While Kichijōji in general is packed with intriguing shops and cafes, the establishments in the Nakamichi-dōri Shopping Street (中道通り商店街) stretching west from Kichijoji Station’s north exit are particularly unique. With a total length of 540 meters, it is the longest shopping street in Kichijōji. If you have unlimited time and want to get a feel
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The Taishō-dōri Shopping District (大正通り) in Kichijōji, east of the Tōkyu Department Store, mainly consists of the Taishō-dōri and Shōwa-dōri Street. The street is filled with unique boutique stores and restaurants. Because most of them have a European theme, the shopping district is also referred to as the Scandinavian street (北欧通り).
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Speaking of the must-eat street food in Kichijōji in Tokyo‘s city center’s outskirts, the taiyaki has to be one of them. The fish-shape pastry is one of the top street foods in Japan and a must-eat when you explore the beautiful country! While taiyaki can be found across the country, some are just ordinary. So
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Taiyaki is a street food commonly found in Japan. When you visit Kichijōji, it is the must-eat food. While there are several taiyaki makers in the area, our favorite is Amane (有職たい菓子本舗 天音). Located in Harmonica Yokochō, Amane is one of the reasons that people visit the small alley during the day. Obviously, we didn’t feature
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Ozasa (小ざさ) in the Daiyagai District is one of Kichijōji‘s most famous traditional confectionery shops. It is a shop that the locals are willing to queue for! The small shop at the corner, established in 1951, is a yōkan specialist. Using simple and raw ingredients, the confectionery maker, using traditional methods, offers simple but amazing
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A spot to have a relaxing afternoon tea and live like a celebrity on the side of Inokashira Park is Mlesna Tea Tokyo (ムレスナティー東京). The cafe that overlooks the park looks like a villa. The space beyond the gate is like a VIP lounge. Being in the luxurious space already feels like you are part
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While finding a vegan-friendly restaurant in the big cities like Tokyo and Kyoto isn’t hard, it is challenging once you step into Japan’s rural region. But don’t worry when you visit Nagano. Nagano Donabe Ramen Takesan (長野土鍋ラーメンたけさん) in Obuse serves delicious vegan ramen and dumplings! You can also make risotto from your ramen at the
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Are you a sweet tooth? If yes, then you can’t miss out on the famous sweets maker in Japan, Toraya! Toraya’s history goes way back to the early 16th century Kyoto. It was chosen as a purveyor to the imperial court from the late 1500s. When Japan’s capital transferred to Tokyo, it also successfully established
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