Activities A Visit to Mt. Takao Sleiman Azizi Mt. Takao is Tokyo's most popular mountain with 2.5 million annual visitors. A recent trip saw me and my son ascend the mount...
Culture Lunch with Geisha in Odawara Stefania Barile Experience the true essence of Japanese culture with a memorable craft session, lunch and stunning geisha performanceat Manyo...
Food Nikko Asia Shokuhin Sherilyn Siy Nikko Asia Shokuhin is a modest grocery occupying the middle 3 floors of the Ryuzaki Building. It is a little Taiwanese marke...
Food Shiawase no Pancake in Kichijoji Celine Ong Shiawase no Pancake is one of Japan’s most famous “fuwa fuwa” souffle pancake cafes. These Japanese-style fluffy pancakes are...
Culture Tofukuji Temple, Soka City Sleiman Azizi Tofukuji Temple in Soka City, Saitama, was built by Zusho Ozawa who also helped put Soka on the map as the 4th largest post s...
Food Panda Candy Store Sleiman Azizi A hint of the retro can be found at Panda, a local confectionery store in suburban Soka City. Filled with cheap sweets and to...
Culture Ushiroya Higashi Jido Park Sleiman Azizi Cheap, quiet and convenient, local parks like Yashio City's Ushiroya Higashi Jido Park can be a great place to entertain the ...
Culture Konjoin Temple Sleiman Azizi Along with BBQs, trout ponds and obstacle courses, Shimizu Koen is home to Konjoin Temple. First established in 1398, the tem...
Culture Modern Shimizu Koen Sleiman Azizi Shimizu Koen has seen refurbishment work done on its park entrance. Once retro and dilapidated, entrance is complete with mod...
Culture Senju Juku Oku no Hoso Michi Terrace Sleiman Azizi Located next to Adachi Market, the Senju Juku Oku no Hoso Michi Terrace is a tiny public space dedicated to haiku master Mats...
