Tag: Tokyo

The Samurai Restaurant: An Insane, Energetic Night of Music and Lights

If you’re looking for a night of neon and some insane festival vibes, the Samurai Restaurant is the new place to go! Less of a restaurant and more of a hyperactive show, this is an experience you won’t soon forget.https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-shinjuku/article-a0005489/

December 2, 2024
Brand New Baths! Top 4 New Bathhouses in and Around Tokyo 2024

A quick article about some of the newest bathhouses that have opened in and around Tokyo in the past year.https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-tokyo_train_station/article-a0005547/

November 18, 2024
bills Omotesando: The Tokyo Hotspot for All Diets

Finding decent restaurants in Tokyo that cater to vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free diets can be difficult. There are usually some options, but how many times can you eat a “salad” (read: plain cabbage) before getting bored? Here to solve that problem is bills.https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-harajuku/article-a0005546/

November 15, 2024
Japan’s dueling ‘katsu’ curry creators are just happy to see the dish thrive

If you know anything about Japanese food, you’re probably familiar with katsu curry. The dish has been particularly popular in the UK in recent years! I visited one of the three places that claims the title as its originator, and compared it with a newer shop in the area in my latest piece for The…

September 19, 2024
Masako Minaguchi: ‘Gelato is full of possibilities’

After working at a construction company that dealt with long-term projects, Masako Minaguchi, 55, realized she wanted to focus on the joy of the here and now. Last June, she opened Gelato MinNa, a gelato shop near Mejiro Station that serves seasonally changing flavors alongside creative alcoholic concoctions. Read my Japan Times interview with the…

September 17, 2024
Suigian: Where Traditional Japanese Dance and Music Meet Elegant Cocktails

I was recently invited to spend an evening at Suigian, an elegant bar and restaurant in Nihonbashi. What stands out about this establishment is that they have a large stage in the centre of the room, where Noh and other traditional performances take place. If you’re interested in an elegant evening mixed with traditional Japanese…

August 14, 2024
Metropolis About Town: Futuristic Summer Edition

As summer is now hitting full swing, so, too are the summer events around Tokyo. This issue of Metropolis is all about time travel, so here I explore some of the modern and futuristic food, art, and cultural events to look out for. https://metropolisjapan.com/about-town-summer-futuristic-events/

July 15, 2024
How Tokyo’s ‘deconstructed ramen’ became a national favorite

Just like ramen, tsukemen broth and flavorings can vary greatly from place to place, but what they tend to have in common are cold noodles served with a hot broth and a variety of toppings. It’s a bit like a deconstructed ramen. And I had no idea, until I delved deeper, that tsukemen was invented…

July 9, 2024
The Japan Rail Pass: What You Need to Know

The Japan Rail Pass is a transport pass that lets you travel all over Japan. So, if you’re planning to visit more than one city, it will likely save you a lot of money! I cover the basics of the pass with Japan Specialist: https://japanspecialist.com/w/the-japan-rail-pass-what-you-need-to-know

July 2, 2024
Tokyo Summer 2024: Snooze with Snorlax in a Pokémon Sleep Suite!

What? Pokémon Sleep is evolving! The cozy phone app has taken things to the next level with adorable Pokémon Sleep rooms and food at Grand Hyatt Tokyo. Find out what to expect on Live Japan here:https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-roppongi/article-a0005488/

June 3, 2024