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 …
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 Tokyo Imperial Palace (皇居, Kōkyo, literally ‘Imperial Residence’) is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan. It is a large park-like area located in the Chiyoda district of the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo and contains several buildings including the main palace (宮殿, Kyūden), some residences of the Imperial Family, an archive, museums and …
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, …
About a 10-minute drive from Ikebukuro Station, Family Inn Saiko offers comfortable Japanese-style rooms. In all guest rooms, there is free WiFi. After a day of sightseeing in the city, guests can unwind in rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring, traditional futon bedding, and Japanese-style sleepwear (Yukata robes), as well as private bathroom and toilet …
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 …
It’s a little boutique, but they’ve packed every square inch with merchandise from largely Japanese artists and brands. In Japanese, the name Aquvii sounds like “akubi” or “yawn.” They think that good things should be passed on to those around you in the same way that a yawn can be shared from one person …
The HARCOZA store (between Daikanyama and Ebisu) has a modest art gallery-like decor that matches the apparel. The space is filled with bright and colorful hues and exudes a joyful, upbeat vibe. There is an eclectic range of accessories, including rings, watches, and necklaces, in addition to clothing. Because many of the brands in Harcoza …
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 …