Monthly Archives for August 2013
Sushi zan mai
This is a big sushi restaurant chain and hosts around 20 restaurants in Tokyo area. However the style and atmosphere depends on the location, some are bar/counter type and others like “Oku-no-in” provides classic setting with garden view etc. Reservation is … Continue reading
Tokyo Imperial Palace
The Tokyo Imperial Palace was built on the grounds of the former Edo Castle. The Fushimi Yagura of the castle dates back to 1659 and the famous Nijubashi area dates back to the same century. There is also a large … Continue reading
Ueno Park
Ueno Park is built on the remains of the Kan’eiji Temple. Althogh many great structures were burned down when Meiji Government formed a new regine as the Empreor the supreme god-like being. There are a number of statues and monuments … Continue reading
Odaiba
The famous japanese island off tokyo bay. Daiba, literally meaning “fort”, refers to some of the man made islands in the Bay of Tokyo, which were constructed in the end of the Edo Period (1603-1868) for the city’s protection against … Continue reading
Kabuki Theater Tokyo
Another great insight into Japanese culture is the traditional Kabuki Theater. There is one situated in Ginza,Tokyo.Its male-only cast has been capturing the hearts and minds of audiences since its 17th century beginnings. With a five-hour running time, I suggest … Continue reading