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Nestled in a lively corner of Asakusa, one of Tokyo’s most popular tourist districts, is “Kaminari Issa Asakusa Honten” (referred to hereafter as “Kaminari Issa”), a haven that captivates matcha lovers. This is a matcha sweets specialty shop. From eat-in menu items that can be slowly savored in the store to take-out menu items perfect for eating while walking around,…

Lumine EST Shinjuku, a shopping mall directly connected to Shinjuku Station, houses numerous dining establishments. Among them, “Ochobohan” is one that stands out with its abundant selection of sweets with a focus on matcha! Signature dishes at Ochobohan are all about matcha Matcha used at Ochobohan is sourced from “Fujii Chaen,” a tea plantation in the renowned matcha-producing region of…

In Japan, it’s believed that there are many gods, a concept captured in the phrase yaoyorozu no kami, literally meaning “eight million gods.” Among these, however, the goddess of the sun, Amaterasu Ōmikami, is considered the supreme deity. One notable place where Amaterasu Omikami is enshrined is Asagaya Shinmeigu Shrine, in the Asagaya neighborhood of Tokyo. The shrine is known…