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One of Tokyo’s Best Izakayas, Gonpachi

Tokyo is a foodie paradise, from local Japanese fare to Indian, African, French and many more authentic ethnic food restaurants. But if you are looking to experience the flavor and ambiance of one of the Japanese workers’ favorite after-work places, then you should check one of the myriad of Izakayas located throughout the city. The […]

Eat and get your ninja on at Tokyo restaurant !

Are you a ninja fan in search of some good food in Tokyo? If so, the Ninja Akasaka might be just what you are looking for. A Ninja theme restaurant located in the Akasaka area, it combines good eats with displays of the Japan stealth art, cloaked in an ambiance of dark mystery. In the […]

Tokyo Virtual Reality Arcade Experiences

High tech, high touch Tokyo is one of the best places in the world to experience the world of virtual reality. Here four great places in Tokyo for VR, including what is said to be the world’s largest VR arcade. VR Zone Shinjuku BANDAI NAMCO’s VR Zone recently opened (July 2017) in the Shinjuku district […]

Sanja Matsuri – Tokyo’s Big and Wild Shinto Festival

Tokyo Asakusa’s Sanja Matsuri (Sanja Festival) is one of the best places to experience the excitement and energy of a mikoshi carrying parade. The festival is one of the three great Shinto festivals in Tokyo. The festival is held in honor of the three men who established and founded Sensō-ji temple in Asakusa. The Sanja […]

Crazy Bizarre Tokyo Theme Restaurant Alcatraz E.R.

Looking for a crazy, bizarre experience in Tokyo. You might want to check out the weird, strange Shibuya Prison Hospital: Alcatraz E.R. restaurant for a strange eating experience. No kids allowed, this is an adult experience. Featured in CNN Travel “Tokyo’s 5 strangest theme restaurants” this is not your usual “gourmet” experience but more of […]

Meiji Jingu (Shrine) Tokyo

Meiji Shrine (明治神宮 Meiji Jingū), located in Shibuya, Tokyo, is the Shinto shrine that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken. The shrine does not contain the emperor’s grave, which is located at Fushimi-momoyama, south of Kyoto. In the above video take a 360° virtual tour of the […]

Tokyo Top Winter Illumination Locations 2017/2018

The holiday season brings more excitement and more lights to the already high energy city of Tokyo. If you are looking to see the best holiday season light shows in Tokyo during your visit to the city here is a great list (as of Dec 2017). But first check out the above video from December […]

The Gamers Guide to Visiting Tokyo

How to view 360° video on mobile If you are a gamer, Tokyo has a lot to offer to keep you happy and entertained. Planning on visiting Tokyo? You may want to schedule your trip around the Tokyo Game Show, Japan’s biggest gaming expo. And while you are there, check out the other attractions. […]

Other side of Tokyo – Street riders, fast cars, custom car lovers

When one thinks of Tokyo (and Japan) cars, most people probably think of smaller, energy efficient sedans commuting along the cities narrow crowded streets. But not so fast … the Japanese like fast, custom and high-end cars just like any other place around the world. And there is a small group of car and motorcycle […]

Japan capsule hotel stay – a unique travel experience

Looking for a uniquely Japanese experience? How about checking out a capsule hotel for a night. A stay at a capsule hotel is an opportunity to see and experience another side of Japan, beyond the standard travel fare of visits to shrines, temples, castles, and shopping tours. A look at Wikipedia and you find that the first […]