Mari Takahashi
Living in Japan, Hi guys, I am currently living in Tokyo, but have visited many parts of Japan. I know especially about things around Tokyo. I am happy to help you!
Answered about 1 month ago
La Foret Harajuku is the place you should go! It's an iconic shopping mall existing from a long time ago. I used to shop there when I was younger. Most of the shops are for younger generations from teen to twenties. There is also Omotesando Hills but they are not really focused on local Japanese ...
Answered about 1 month ago
The most famous city for Okonomiyaki is Osaka. It's local specialty of the region. Hiroshima is also famous for Okonomiyaki, with their own style Hiroshima style. Hiroshima style adds noodles and fried egg on Okonomiyaki and sauce is a bit more watery comparing to Osaka style.
Answered about 1 month ago
Rikugien, few mins walk from Sugamo Station or Komagome Station is a beautiful Japanese garden. I am not sure if there was a coffee shop in the garden, maybe there was a Japanese teahouse instead. 15-20 mins train ride from Shinjuku Station.
Answered about 2 months ago
You definitely should make a stop at Yamadera (Risshakuji temple) in Yamagata Prefecture. It's a temple up on the mountain, the view from the top after walking over 1,000 steps is breathless. Also the quiet and forestry atmosphere are really relaxing. About Yamadera: https://hubjapan.io/articles/...
Answered 6 months ago
There are many train companies operating trains and subways in Tokyo. Suica is issued by JR and Pasmo is by other train companies. When you actually use it to pass the gate of trains/buses or use that to buy something at stores, there are no differences. I like the design of suica card better, th...
Answered 6 months ago
I love this beer bar POPEYE https://www.facebook.com/70beersontap/?rf=207163745980807They have great selections of Japanese and worldwide beers on tap!
Answered 6 months ago
This article may be helpful :)https://hubjapan.io/articles/10-places-focused-on-vegetarian-and-vegan-dishes-in-shibuya-for-everyone
Answered 9 months ago
There are lots to see in Hokkaido! It also depends on which season you are planning to visit. If it's winter, it is very hard to travel around Hokkaido because you will have to drive in snow and some roads may close in winter. Here are recommendations from my experience.Summer: Hike in Shiretoko ...
Answered 9 months ago
There are many kinds of sushi that do not use raw fish such as egg (tamago), natto, cucumber rolls (kappa maki), yam, etc. However, vinegared rice is inevitable to sushi.Something similar to sushi that does not use vinegars are onigiri - it's translated to rice ball in English. We stuff all sorts...
Answered 10 months ago
I have been to Oirase Gorge in winter and we drove all the way to Aomori and spent a night there, because it seemed like there were not much things to do at night. It would be a nice idea to stay if you would like star watching or early morning hike.
Answered 10 months ago
That must be Akihabara :) You will be surrounded by anime/video game ads and shops!
Answered 12 months ago
Tohoku will be covered with snow so there are many beautiful places.One of the most famous winter sights would be Mt. Hakkoda. It's a great ski mountain if you do skiing or snowboarding. Even if you don't, you can climb up all the way to the top with gondola and you can see frost-covered trees.ht...
Answered about 1 year ago
sockets are the same but voltage may be different. You should watch each appliances if it's compatible to voltage in Japan. (100～110V)
Answered about 1 year ago
Kinokuniya in Shinjuku has quite big shelf dedicated for English books, you may find one there:https://www.kinokuniya.co.jp/c/store/Shinjuku-Main-Store/shopinfo_en.html
Answered about 1 year ago
Depend on which restaurant where you go and it is always safe to check with the particular restaurant where you are going. In general, it's safer to be formal. Don't expose too much skin, no flip flops or sandals, no jeans and don't wear strong perfumes as kaiseki cuisines value aroma of the food...
Answered about 1 year ago
The shops are quite the same, I think for most of the time both shops have same stocks. Decide the place by what restaurants you want to go or what else you want to see :)
Answered about 1 year ago
1. It's not technically rude to eat without alcoholic beverages in Izakaya. They offer various soft drinks for those who do not prefer alcoholic drinks and my friends and I often drink soft drinks, too, from the beginning or after drinking few alcoholic drinks. However, usually at least a person ...
Answered about 1 year ago
Trying flea market? There are many flea markets in Tokyo on weekends.This one may help you:https://hubjapan.io/articles/10-best-flea-markets-in-tokyo-for-unique-bargain-shopping
Answered about 1 year ago
I have never been to this place but Ikinari Steak seems to be popular among people in Tokyo.their menu: http://ikinaristeak.com.e.abd.hp.transer.com/menu/I have been to Teppanyaki Orca and they had quite good quality of teppanyaki steak in the reasonable price meal course.Orca: http://www.orca201...
Answered about 1 year ago
It seems like the reservation page is provided only in Japanese. Did you try the Japanese form?https://www.hotpepper.jp/strJ000003033/yoyaku/hpds/?ROUTE_KBN=20&dspn=Tl54eGmTzjY3UvIovfcC38V79A8-Uk_PeQv-FQ0gd1JOf6wbIzlRuljR_Hh-HIEbxSYJiJutD4idLABW_xkUfQGoogle Translate may be able to help you. Or t...
Answered over 1 year ago
Mandarake should be the one:http://earth.mandarake.co.jp/shop/cmp/index.htmlFloor guide of Mandarake http://earth.mandarake.co.jp/shop/cmp/floor_guide.htmlFor more anime stuffs, try Animate:https://www.animate.co.jp/shop/akihabara/floor/Unfortunately, their website is only in Japanese but they ha...
Answered over 1 year ago
I love sushi from Nemuro Hanamaru, it's near Tokyo Station. It's a conveyor belt sushi restaurant but the quality is much better than other sushi train restaurants. But you have to expect to wait at least 30 mins during lunch or dinner time.Nemuro Hanamaru: http://www.sushi-hanamaru.com/la_en/
Answered over 1 year ago
Maybe Kid-o-Kid?https://kidokid.bornelund.co.jp/The place is thought for 6month old to 12 years old. Your daughter may like this place :)
Answered over 1 year ago
Wow it really depends. Some of them you can buy at supermarket or convenience stores as a toy comes with candies. And Gachapons. Those are all under 500 yen.Some seriously rare products may cost over 1 million yen. It may depend on particular anime series as well. Depends on what you are looking ...
Answered over 1 year ago
There is a museum about photography is Ebisu:Tokyo Photography Art Museumhttps://topmuseum.jp/e/contents/index.htmlProbably this is the most famous museum about photography in Tokyo :)
