Tokyo is a city of nightlife, a city to indulge in all of your desires, especially delicious izakaya. Forgive me, fore my passion lies eating meat and sipping alcohol. Something about eating meat grilled on a charcoal grill and drinking soft-foam beer puts me at a wonderful state in which everything in life feels so […]
We started our morning with a 5km hike around the perimeters of the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Our walk was full of selfies because beautiful day or not, selfies are mandatory. But it being the spring season, cherry blossoms were blooming everywhere, making this walk a very beautiful one. Even the streets were lined with cherry […]
One of the best and most relaxing spot to catch a stunning view of the Tokyo Tower is at Hotel Prince Park Tokyo Tower. Come during nighttime so that you can get a view of the Tokyo Tower lit up. Prince Park Hotel has a sky lounge on the 33rd floor called the Sky Lounge […]
The Shibuya Crossing is a must see when in Tokyo. It is also known as the Shibuya Pedestrian Scramble. When the pedestrian light ticks, there are hundreds of people crossing the streets at once in all directions. You can join in on this experience by being a pedestrian yourself. And it’ll give you an unspeakable […]
Between Shibuya and Harajuku, there is an alley that connects the two, very popularly known as the “Cat Alley” or “Shibuya Cat Street.” It’s a great walk from Shibuya to Harajuku. You will be surrounded by endless shops. How to get there: Get off at Meijijingumae Station Walk 5 mins (go toward station ticket […]
One of the best ways to explore Tokyo is through walking its streets. Harajuku is known for its youth culture and fashion. If you are there on a weekend, you’ll get to see Cosplayers gather at the bridge nearby. We went on a Sunday, so the streets were filled with people and with great energy. […]
Before traveling to Japan, you may consider researching a bit about WiFi rentals. You can rent a pocket wifi at a Japanese travel agency for 25 USD/day. You can also rent it at NRT airport, at a very comparable price I assume. These can be great options, but very expensive ones. However, having a pocket […]
Another great spot for cherry blossom viewing is the Aoyama Cemetery. From Ueno Park, you can take a 30 minutes walk to the Aoyama Cemetery. Along the way, you’ll be able to explore Meiji Jingu Gaien. This is where the Olympic Stadium will be constructed for the Olympics 2020. At the Aoyama Cemetery, you can […]
Spring may be the most beautiful season to visit Japan. During end of March to the rest of April, you’ll get to see cherry & peach blossoms all over Japan. The country gets so crowded with tourists, booking hotel/AirBnB early for your visit is necessary. Ueno Park holds one of the biggest cherry blossom festival […]