Mar 7, 2019 | Asia, Japan, Tokyo, Trip Plan, Where to Stay
10 Best Areas to Stay in Tokyo for Tourists Deciding where to stay in Tokyo for the first time can be overwhelming. Tokyo is a huge metropolitan city with 9.2 million populations spread over 23 wards. The best location to stay in Tokyo can vary; however, you can...
Feb 10, 2019 | Asia, Itinerary, Japan, Tokyo
Ginza is an upscale shopping and entertainment district in Tokyo. Ginza (銀座) means silver place, which was named after a silver-coin mint established in the area a few hundred years ago. As the neighborhood is one of the most expensive places in Tokyo, the name can’t...
Feb 1, 2019 | Asia, Itinerary, Japan, Tokyo
Omotesando (表参道) is a pedestrian-friendly street stretching from Harajuku to Aoyama in Tokyo. Dubbed Tokyo’s Champs-Élysées, this tree-lined boulevard is a luxury and boutique shopping destination, housed with major fashion brands’ flagship stores. The area’s...
Jan 25, 2019 | Asia, Bucket List, Culture, Fashion, Japan, Tokyo
What better ways are there to have an unforgettable cultural experience than exploring the historic Asakusa in kimono? Wearing a kimono has always been on my bucket list for Japan. Although kimono rental is popular in Kyoto or Harajuku or Shibuya in Tokyo, I thought...
Jan 14, 2019 | Asia, Japan, Tokyo
Explore Edo-period Japan in Asakusa, Tokyo Asakusa (浅草) is Tokyo’s oldest entertainment district from the Japanese Edo period. Although the area was bombed and heavily damaged during World War II, it was rebuilt to preserve its tradition, making it one of...
Dec 4, 2018 | Asia, Culture, Japan, Japanese Small Towns, Trip Plan, Where to Stay
Japan Winter Itinerary Part 7. Japanese Ryokan and Onsen Tips & Etiquettes This past winter when I traveled through Winter Wonderland along the Japanese Alps, I stayed in two ryokans (Kanazawa Ryokan and Takayama Ryokan). It is a unique way to immerse oneself in...
