Food and Restaurants

Aug 143 min read

Tokyo's Most Authentic Japanese Desserts, Snacks, and Souvenirs: The Ultimate Guide

Tokyo is full of delicious treats and snacks! Read for recommendations on where to try them yourself and pick them up as authentic gifts.

Aug 146 min read

The Best Way to Experience Izakayas in Tokyo: Advice, Tips, and Unspoken Rules from a Local

Visiting an izakaya for the first time can be daunting, but if you follow this guide you’ll be well on your way to drinking like the locals!

Aug 112 min read

Matsuzaki Shoten: Fashionable, Traditional Japanese Senbei and Cookies in Ginza, Tokyo

Matsuzaki Shoten is a unique Japanese senbei shop in Tokyo with a sleek, eye-catching interior and colorful senbei and cookies.

Aug 25 min read

Making Memories at Miki’s: English-Friendly Bar and Restaurant for Vegetarian Meals in Shibuya, Tokyo

At Miki’s, Miki-san creates an atmosphere which welcomes both community members and newcomers alike for delicious meals and warm community.

Jul 162 min read

Karinto Tachibana: Charming Century-Old Shop of Traditional Japanese Karinto in Tokyo

One of the three most famous karinto shops in Tokyo, Tachibana exemplifies the unassumingly brilliant shops that make Tokyo so unique.

Apr 148 min read

Navigating the Maize: Bringing Authentic Mexican Tortillas to Tokyo

There are times when our senses bring back childhood memories through long-lost smells, flavors, or visions. In a place like Tokyo, where...

Mar 292 min read

Chomeiji: The Birthplace of Sakuramochi in Tokyo

Chomeiji, a Buddhist temple located in the shadow of Tokyo Skytree, is the birthplace of one of the most popular springtime sweets in Tokyo.

Mar 272 min read

[Japanese Sweets] Sakuramochi

Sakuramochi is a seasonal treat sold only in the spring in Japan. It owes its name to the pink and white sakura (cherry blossom) which...

Nov 28, 20232 min read

Spice: A Hearty Japanese Curry from Grandma in the Backstreets of Tokyo

If you’re looking for a real taste of Japanese mom-and-pop cooking, look no further than Spice, just a few minutes walk south of Hatagaya.

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