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“TORAYA AN STAND” is a café specializing in the sweet bean paste known in Japanese as anko or an, and as of November 2023, it has four locations in Tokyo and Kanagawa. The café was created by the renowned traditional Japanese confectionery Toraya, and offers a smooth-textured “An Paste” made from Toraya’s signature sweet bean paste. At TORAYA AN STAND,…
Yoyogi Park is a rare pocket of nature in the heart of Tokyo—a lush urban oasis that’s perfect for a relaxing walk, picnic, or jog. With its spacious grounds and seasonal beauty, it’s a beloved hangout for both locals and tourists. The park is conveniently located next to Meiji Jingu shrine and is within walking distance of popular neighborhoods like…
Rain in Japan isn’t just weather, it’s a season. Known as tsuyu, the annual rainy season transforms the landscape and travel experience across much of the country. But not all regions are affected equally. For example, Sapporo, the capital city of Japan’s northernmost prefecture, Hokkaido, enjoys relatively mild summers and is largely spared from the prolonged period of rainfall seen…