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MAJI CURRY (Jimbocho, Japanese style curry)

Jimbocho, my office town is a mecca for curry fans in Tokyo.Everyone can enjoy a huge variety there, such as Indian, European, or original styles, and many famous curry restaurants compete with each other for business in this area. If you'…

Utopian (Yoyogi, Izakaya restaurant)

Utopian is an izakaya restaurant which is within walking distance from Yoyogi station and Shinjuku station. The word of the shop name is consits of "utopia" and "an" which means "hermitage." There are many kinds of Japanese sake for sale h…

Bicycle sharing Tokyo vs Hawaii

Chiyoda Ward Community Cycle "Chiyokuru" is the word consist of "Chiyoda" and "cycle." (Roman character, "cle" →"kuru" in Japanese) You can enjoy sightseeing almost main area in Tokyo by bicycle , if you rent Chiyokuru! It is similar to "…

Toyokawa Inari Shrine(Akasaka)

Toyokawa Inari Tokyo branch shrine, very famous god of money, business, and entertainment is located about 5 minutes from Akasaka-Mitsuke Station. There are many Inari shrines around Japan, however, Toyokawa Inari is much bigger than usual…

Cherry blossom viewing while trains crossing

You can see very beautiful cherry blossoms along the railroads of Chuo line, from Iidabashi Station to Yotsuya Station. It is about 2 km walking. Get off at Iidabashi Station. You can walk along the promenade.... while seeing many trains c…

Jimbo(Curry and Steak, Jimbocho A6)

Jimbo on the ground floor of the same building as Bondy, one of the most famous curry shop in Japan uses Bondy's curry roux, but toppings are more luxury. The restaurant is located near Jimbocho Station A6 exit. It takes 15 minutes to gri…

Kakurega-teppan Obu(Jimbocho, Grill Teppanyaki)

Kakurega-teppan Obu is Teppanyaki restaurant that grill meat or seafood, etc. and located near Jimbocho A2 exit. Kakurega means “shelter.” It’s a little difficult to find the place at basement floor but filled with Japanese calm atmosphere…

IMADEYA liquor store (Ginza, Kinshicho)

If you would like to taste some of Japanese alcohol drinks such as sake, or select sake for gift, Imadeya is a liquor store that I highly recommend in Tokyo. The stores are located in Ginza Six, and Kinshicho PARCO. Both locations are near…

Full blooming cherry blossom at Imperial Palace

It is still chill today, however...Now is the best season of cherry blossoms viewing in Tokyo! Chidorigafuchi (Imperial Palace), adjacent to Kudanshita Station is one of the famous viewing spots of cherry blossoms near my office, Tama Tax …