Following its opening in 1997, HARLEM continued to support the Japanese hip-hop scene as the “holy land of hip-hop,” and has since become a household name in Japan and around the world. It would not be an exaggeration to call the DJs in charge of the incredible dance floor the best in the country for …
Finding a good restaurant in a strange country can be difficult at times, but not if you read this! You’ve arrived at the right location if you’re a beef enthusiast or seeking for a decent beef tepanyaki restaurant in Tokyo. You have the option of ordering Kobebeef Sirloin or Kobebeef File. Each meal is served …
It was only a matter of time, with molecular gastronomy sweeping the globe, before it made its way across the Pacific. Tapas Molecular Bar, located in the magnificent lobby of Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, is an introduction to Japan’s inventive and imaginative food. The sushi seat in the restaurant, which seats a maximum of seven customers …
One of Japan’s many popular theme cafés is the Akihabara maidreamin Maid Café. It’s all about having a good time in brightly decorated rooms with a groovy dance vibe. When a female isn’t singing and dancing on stage, she engages in conversation with the audience, welcoming them into their dreamy world for a unique eating …
The Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo is a premium hotel located in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi area, near Tokyo Station and the Tokyo Stock Exchange, in the Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower. Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group manages the hotel, which debuted in December 2005. There are 178 rooms and suites at the hotel, as well as ten restaurants and bars. Sense, …
Palace Hotel Co. Ltd., a private consortium of shareholders founded in 1961, owns the Palace Hotel Tokyo. Masatomo Yoshihara is the company’s founder and first president. The new hotel replaces two earlier hotels, the Teito Hotel (Japanese: ) and the Palace Hotel (Japanese: ), both of which have been in operation since 1947 and 1961, …
Welcome to the Sawanoya Ryokan. This traditional Japanese inn, located in Yanaka, near Tokyo’s Ueno district, offers tourists a relaxing stay in a rustically attractive residence. Sawanoya Ryokan, which has been in the service sector for more than 70 years, offers pleasant living in a warm, welcoming environment. Sawanoya’s interior is just as welcoming as …
Yamamoto was born in Tokyo and received his law degree from Keio University in 1966. He dropped out of law school to help his mother with her dressmaking business, where he developed his tailoring abilities. He went on to Bunka Fashion College to study fashion design and graduated in 1969. Yamamoto made his stage debut …
Between a street crowded with cafes and the Loft building is a hidden passageway in the heart of Shibuya. It’s dark and scary, but halfway down, you’ll notice a neon sign with the word “Candy” scrawled on it. No, it doesn’t pander to Tokyo’s famous sweet tooth, but it is one of the city’s …
Niseko United, one of Japan’s most well-known resorts, is the most popular ski resort among international tourists and skiers. Niseko United, which consists of five resorts on a single mountain, is arguably Japan’s largest ski resort. This is reflected in the fact that it has been named Japan’s Best Ski Resort for the past two …