Mari Takahashi, Living in Japan
where should I go in 1 day at Tokyo
It depends on your interests. Tokyo has many attractions and it is so wide. There are historical ...
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Answered 5 days ago
What restaurant serves the best soba?
My favorite ones:- Kanda Matsuya (near Akihabara)- Muromachi Sunaba (Kanda)- Ueno Yabusoba (Ueno)- Namiki Yabusoba (Asakusa)If you can drink, enjoy small dishes such as Dashimaki Tamago (Japanese style omelet) and Itawasa (fishcake and wasabi) or tempura with drinks (sake is the best!) before soba.
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Answered 6 days ago
What restaurant serves the best soba?
The best soba is made at Tamawarai 玉笑. Note that there is usually a long wait. (It's that good!).
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Published 7 days ago
Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery - Visit to an amazing whisky tour in Hokkaido
Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery is a Japanese whisky distillery located in Hokkaido. It’s the home to Nikka Whisky, which is one of the oldest and biggest producers of Japanese whisky. I visited the distillery in summer and had an amazing time at their museums, whisky bars, and the tour. The dist...
Answered 20 days ago
Places to visit for a first timer in Osaka?
Depends on the season you are visiting, but if you are visiting Osaka now;- Dotonbori and Namba- Sumiyoshi-taisha Shrine- Hanshin Tigers (Koshien Stadium: not in Osaka, but you need only 20 minutes from the center of Osaka)- Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade- Universal Studios Japan- Osaka Castle- Abe...
Answered 23 days ago
what's the best ryokan in hakone with a view of mt fuji
I would suggest "Takumi no yado "Yashimatsu"". You will have a breathtaking view and their service is very Japanse style. But the building is not completely Japanese building, however, the Onsen is perfect and you will have satisfied from the view of Mt.Fuji in the morning and evening!http://www....
Answered 26 days ago
things to do with children in January in Tokyo (11 & 13 years)
Maybe skating? There will be few skate links build during winter in Tokyo. You can rent shoes but have to bring gloves. Last year, Tokyo Sky Tree and Akasaka Sacas (shopping mall in Akasaka) built skate links.If you are visiting in early January, Tokyo Disney Land and Tokyo Disney Sea will have n...
Answered 26 days ago
where should I go in 1 day at Tokyo
It depends on your interests. Tokyo has many attractions and it is so wide. There are historical restaurants and dessert places (Japanese style cafes) so visiting these places might be interesting. Such as Oogi Soba in Asakusa (soba restaurant), Hatsune (Japanese style cafe) in Ningyocho, etc.You...
Answered about 1 month ago
What are the must do things when in Tokyo?
Enjoy different types of food, go to bars and Izakayas, get the spectacular night view. There are beautiful temples and shrines in Tokyo, too but if you talk about shrines and temples, Kyoto is much better. I think the attractions of Tokyo is city. Experience delicious cuisines (some of them v...
Answered about 1 month ago
I will be in Tokyo for 9 days, is that enough time to see Tokyo? (its my first trip to Tokyo)
What do you want to do in Tokyo?Tokyo has lots of attractions, so if you want to cover everything, of course, 9 days won't be enough. There are many seasonal events happening in Tokyo so if you'd like to participate in such event (summer festivals, new years, halloween, Christmas, cherry blossoms...
Published about 1 month ago
12 Things To Do To Have The Best Time In Ueno
Ueno is a crowd pleaser with its wide array of sights and activities to enjoy. Never run out of things to do when you visit this busy Tokyo downtown area.
Answered about 1 month ago
WHAT ARE BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN JAN 2018 AROUND TOKYO
What's particular in January around Tokyo might be below:- ice skatingSome shopping malls build ice skate links during winter. Such as Tokyo Sky Tree and Akasaka Sacas. - winter illuminationIn other words, Christmas Lights. Some places put up Christmas Lights until January. Those lights are beaut...
Answered about 2 months ago
Fruit picking in season In October
Grapes, apples, chestnut, sweet potatoes are the best seasons.This article may help you:https://hubjapan.io/articles/when-and-where-to-do-fruit-picking-in-tokyo
Published about 2 months ago
10 Best Onsen In Aomori For The Most Relaxing Vacation
A trip to Aomori wouldn’t be complete without a visit to any one of its famous onsen districts. With a generally cool temperature all year long and abundant nature, it provides the perfect setting for the most indulgent baths. Make Aomori your most relaxing vacation ever by checking out the regi...
Published about 2 months ago
10 Best Festivals in Yokohama for a Memorable Experience!
Yokohama is Japan’s second largest city and home to over three million people. It is also the first city who first opened its port to foreign traders. Who would have thought that the small fishing village, will turn into Japan’s second largest city and become the host to many popular festivals t...
Answered about 2 months ago
how to go to hokaido from tokyo
Either airplane or Shinkansen. There used to be a sleeping train operating from Tokyo to Hokkaido but not anymore ;(
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Answered about 2 months ago
how to go to hokaido from tokyo
I would suggest Shinkansen train from Tokyo station to Sapporo. You can take a plane (faster and cheaper than Shinkansen), but Shinkansen can enjoy the view of Japan!
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Published about 2 months ago
10 Major Festivals Held in Harajuku for an Awesome Experience!
Harajuku is the area that surrounds the Harajuku Station up to Omotesando and Aoyama area. It is also home to many lively festivals that can be observed all year round.
Answered about 2 months ago
What food should i try in kyoto?
How about Tofu? As you know that Tofu could be eatable anywhere else in Japan, but that the Tofu that was made by Kyoto's high-quality clear water is a highly recommendable to eat.
Answered 2 months ago
what the best things to do in Sendai?
Have some Zunda-Mochi! It's a mochi topped with mashed edamame paste and looks green. There is also Zunda shake which is very tasty. Take a day trip to Matsuhima Bay. Matsushima Bay is very beautiful and seafood there is so fresh and nice. Oyster is famous local food there. There are also temples...
Answered 2 months ago
Can anyone recommend an onsen near Osaka, Kyoto or Tokyo that allow tattoos AND have private rooms that my family can rent and wear our swim suits and still enjoy the onsen?
I don't know if usual onsen facilities allow visitors to wear swim suits when getting in, even if it is a private onsen. At the website "Tattoo Spot", you can search for onsen, sento, swimming pools that allow people with tattoo to visit. The search result for Tokyo is below but I think none of t...