Standing Sushi Akira in Tsukiji
I’d heard there was a famous standing sushi bar in Tsukiji, so I went along. It was originally a well-known shop in Shinbashi, but they opened a Tsukiji branch, and the queue is shorter on the Tsukiji si…
I’d heard there was a famous standing sushi bar in Tsukiji, so I went along. It was originally a well-known shop in Shinbashi, but they opened a Tsukiji branch, and the queue is shorter on the Tsukiji si…
Hamarikyu is a Japanese garden right near Tsukiji. Think of it as something along the lines of Shinjuku Gyoen. Having a park you can go for a walk in right in the middle of the city is a wonderful thing. On th…
There’s a tonkatsu specialist in Shinjuku called Oroji, and as far as I remember it was already famous back in the 90s. I was curious what a place that has survived that long would be like, so I went. It…
Whenever I go to Tokyo I always stop by Isetan Shinjuku. It is where the best desserts and groceries are always gathered. Most department stores have their own strengths and something you can only get there, b…
Myojo Chuka Zanmai, Eirin-supervised noodle-free tomato suanlatang It really nails that hot-and-sour suanlatang flavour. Bluefin Tuna Steak A slightly pricey can. The contents The bluefin, simmered down pro…
Nothing much this time.. Truffle & Gorgonzola Cheese cod sticks Just about worth eating.. Jagarico Mentai Cream bits Well, this one is also just about worth eating.. Smoky Pretz, smoked bacon flavor Go…
Here’s a little collection of Tokyo scenes. Honestly there’s no great meaning to them, and a few of the shots repeat, but everyday life doesn’t keep repeating forever… someday I might f…
A ramen shop called MEN Cry opened in Hamamatsucho… the location is a pain to find and the style is unusual, but the reviews were good so I went to check it out. Purely hand-made noodles There’s a…
I ended up spending Christmas 2021 in Japan, and since sitting around doing nothing would just be boring, I went out and bought up a pile of Christmas food. A giraffe I shot on the way.. I have no idea what i…
Ebisu to Hamamatsucho is closer than you would think. On foot it takes a while, but by bike it is right there. Riding back and forth a few times for the exercise is how I stumbled onto Boulangerie Franz. A pla…
I had someone to meet in Hatchobori, so we grabbed lunch together. The entrance It has the kind of look that women would probably love. The description of today’s one-plate The one-plate It tastes fin…
Tokyo Tower at night Tokyo Tower in the daytime Sunset over Shibaura Shibaura at night The iPhone’s camera is so good that even a careless snap comes out nicely.. A scene from Isetan No matter how b…