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Aug 14, 20243 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 14, 20246 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 11, 20242 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 2, 20245 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 16, 20242 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 14, 20248 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 29, 20242 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 27, 20242 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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