Hulu-lu, a Ramen Shop in Ikebukuro
While I was mapping out my whisky pilgrimage route, it turned out I would have to have lunch in Ikebukuro along the way. A quick search turned up an interesting ramen shop, so I went. Roughly like this?…
While I was mapping out my whisky pilgrimage route, it turned out I would have to have lunch in Ikebukuro along the way. A quick search turned up an interesting ramen shop, so I went. Roughly like this?…
Those who know me know I love whisky. You could call it the final destination of a long gourmet journey. While gathering information as a hobby, I decided to go and check out a few good whisky shops. I always …
Kuramae probably doesn’t ring a bell for most people, but it’s the station right before Asakusa. It’s not that far on foot either. Lately it’s become known, along with Kiyosumi-Shirakaw…
During my Odaiba holiday there was also Niku Fes, and since there is a lot to say about Niku Fes I split it into its own post. Idol show The fans were really passionate.. The general vibe You c…
For Golden Week I went out to Odaiba. The Antarctic research ship Soya They have the very first Antarctic research ship on display. To think people sailed all the way to Antarctica on a ship like this&…
Japanese convenience stores are so cutting-edge that there’s always something new and curious, so you never get bored. Nissin Cup Noodle Rich, abalone-flavoured oyster stew Having tried all sorts…
Tokyo Ramen Tower is, in a way, just a neighborhood ramen shop. It’s not a nationally famous place, and the menu is fairly ordinary. Free lunchtime onigiri Shio ramen …
In Tsukiji’s inner market, between the two big-name sushi shops Sushi Dai and Daiwa Sushi, there’s a sushi shop called Yamazaki. The line is shorter than at the big names, but it’s still a fa…
These days I mostly just shoot with my iPhone… but part of me wants to get more serious about photography. I’d love to enjoy life once I have some breathing room, though who knows when that’l…
The person I was drinking with loves single malts, so we headed to a bar in Tokyo famous for its single malts. It’s a tight little place, by the way.. From what I heard, quite a few celebrities come thro…
Sasanoha is a tiny izakaya run by the owner all by himself. He has apparently been at it for about 40 years. I went with a friend who came over from Korea. The setup Everything is prepped…
I went to Disneyland. It had been a while, but the crowds were as big as ever. Easter decorations It being the season, the whole park was decked out for Easter. Arizona? Mississippi? &nb…