New Brand of “Top Quality” Winter Gourmet “Kabako Crab” and “Kambori Yellowtail” from Hokuriku

The season of crab, a representative winter delicacy of Hokuriku, is only a month away. Following the highest price of 5 million yen per crab at last year’s first auction, the highest brand of Kano-gani (snow crab) from Ishikawa Prefecture, “Shine,” will be introduced this year, as well as female Kabako crab and Noto’s cold […]

Tokyo Sky Tree “Special Lighting”

Tokyo Sky Tree will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its opening with a special lighting event starting on the 21st. We interviewed a man who has been photographing the tower almost every day for the past 10 years since its opening. We found changes in the city that have grown along with the tower. Tokyo […]

Kichijoji – Sato’s menchikatsu and croquettes are super tasty!

  Kichijoji Sato, a meat and delicatessen store, is located just a minute’s walk from Kichijoji Station. It was reopened in 2018.   The name “Kichijoji Satou” has become synonymous with “Satou’s Menchikatsu” when talking about Kichijoji. It is a popular restaurant with a long line even on weekdays. The beef is purchased directly from […]

“Aizu Oden” as a new specialty ーFukushima

The “Aizu Oden Project” was launched to revitalize the tourism and restaurant industries in the Aizu region, which has been hit hard by the new coronavirus, by making oden a new specialty. The restaurant “Takiino” in Aizuwakamatsu City will start selling Aizu Oden on the 26th. The company intends to encourage other restaurants to offer […]

Sensoji Temple, “Kinryu no Mai” dedication performance

  The “Golden Dragon Dance,” in which an 18-meter-long dragon clad in gold scales danced heroically, was performed at Sensoji Temple in Taito Ward, Tokyo, on August 18. The Nakamise Dogo,” which had been suspended due to the new coronavirus outbreak, was revived for the first time in three years. Tourists cheered as the dragon […]

“Toden Monaka” by Akemi Confectionery

Riding on the Humanity of the Downtown The train picks up passengers at the stop, and when the “ding-dong” bell rings, it signals departure. The Toden Arakawa Line is a one-car streetcar that runs through downtown Tokyo from Minowabashi (Arakawa-ku, Tokyo) to Waseda (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo). Its lovely appearance has been popular as a confectionary for […]

Ghibli Park to open in November Previews for those selected by lottery 4 days before opening

A preview of “Ghibli Park,” which will open in November in Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture, has begun for those selected by lottery. Invited guests:. I wanted to see things that can only be bought or seen here. (Let the kids) do all kinds of poses.” Another invited guest:. “I’m looking forward to it! It’s amazing […]

”Yakimono Fest TOKYO” held for the first time in Okubo Park, Shinjuku

Yakimono Fest TOKYO 2022, an event specializing in yakimono, will be held at Okubo Park in Shinjuku Ward for the first time from November 12 (Sat) to 23 (Wed), 2022.   Yaki-imo (baked sweet potato) eating contests and sweets arrangements will be gathered! Yakimofes TOKYO 2022″ is a food festival where yaki-imo (baked sweet potatoes) […]

What is Ramen Jiro? Check out the unspoken rules and a popular restaurant.

The name “Ramen Jiro” pops up from time to time from the mouths of ramen connoisseurs. I’m curious about it, but somewhat afraid of the complicated rules that seem to exist. …… To dispel such fears, here is a thorough explanation of “Jiro.   Ramen Jiro has a meal ticket system. There are two sizes: […]