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[Tokyo] Be surprised by the waterworks of the Edo period!? Tokyo Waterworks History Museum

Did you know that there was a waterworks system in the Edo period? Although it was quite different from the waterworks we use today, the city of Edo had a well-developed waterworks network. Tokyo Waterworks History Museum...

Jun NambaraJun Nambara2017.09.19

[Tokyo] Drink all the beers from around the world! Famous places in Tokyo where you can enjoy beers from around the world

Beer is the perfect drink for a hot summer! Beer lovers probably have their favorite brands, but why not try a unique foreign beer every once in a while? This time...

Kosuke KurodaKosuke Kuroda2017.08.19

[Tokyo] Eat as much as you want of what you like! All-you-can-eat restaurants that are rapidly gaining popularity in Tokyo

You want to be able to enjoy your favorite foods without worrying about your wallet, right? There are many restaurants in Tokyo that offer all-you-can-eat courses across a wide range of categories. This time, we'll be introducing some of the most popular...

Kosuke KurodaKosuke Kuroda2017.08.10

[Tokyo] Enjoy forest bathing right in the city! Here are some relaxing spots surrounded by greenery!

For people who usually live in the concrete jungle, wouldn't a place where you can casually enjoy forest bathing be appealing? This time, we'll introduce you to some spots in Tokyo where you can relax and enjoy nature to the fullest...

Kosuke KurodaKosuke Kuroda2017.08.07

[Tokyo] Challenge your stomach's limits! These are the must-see popular mega-portion restaurants in Tokyo!

Tokyo has an extremely large number of restaurants, proportional to its population. With so many different types of restaurants lined up, some people may have had trouble deciding which one to go to.

Kosuke KurodaKosuke Kuroda2017.08.01

[Tokyo] The birthplace of the wealthy marriage? Yanagimori Shrine in front of Akihabara Station is said to bring good fortune to women!

Yanagimori Shrine is located along the Kanda River, a 3-minute walk from Akihabara Station on the JR Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, Sobu Line, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, and Tsukuba Express. It's now known only to locals...

Jun NambaraJun Nambara2017.07.26

[Tokyo] Free and packed with exhibits! Visit the Fire Museum!

Why not take a close look at real fire engines, ambulances, and firefighting helicopters right before your eyes? The Fire Museum has a wide selection of items, from horse-drawn fire carriages from the Meiji era to foreign-made fire engines from the Taisho era. Fun for kids too...

Jun NambaraJun Nambara2017.07.24

Sailor Moon's hometown? A stroll around Azabujuban, the former residence of the Sendai clan...

Azabu-Juban in Tokyo's Minato Ward was the site of the feudal lord's residence in the Sendai domain during the Edo period, and is now home to embassies from various countries. Naoko Takeuchi, the manga artist behind "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon," also lived here...

Jun NambaraJun Nambara2017.07.14

[Bakurocho Taiko Chaya] Huge response on social media! The jewel of the sea, all-you-can-eat sashimi lunch...

Have you ever thought that the amount of sashimi served at celebrations or drinking parties is surprisingly small? If possible, you would like to eat as much sashimi as you want without worrying about other people...

Kosuke KurodaKosuke Kuroda2017.06.21

[Tokyo] Where to go this year? These are the summer festivals you definitely want to go to!

With the end of the humid rainy season, summer truly arrives. With so many events coming up this summer, you might not have time to plan ahead. If that's the case, make your summer plans now while you can, even before the rain keeps you from going out.

Kosuke KurodaKosuke Kuroda2017.06.19

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