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If hiking in Japan has ever been on your bucket list, Mount Takao is the perfect place to start. Just an hour away from Tokyo, this mountain seamlessly blends stunning natural landscapes with hiking trails that cater to all types of adventurers. In this guide, we’ll take you through the 5 most popular hiking trails on Mount Takao, each offering…
When it comes to truth in advertisement, the seafood bowl at “Nihonbashi Kaisendon Tsujihan ARK Hills” in Tokyo doesn’t disappoint. Their signature dish, called the “Zeitaku Don” (literally, “extravagant rice bowl”), is so over-the-top that anyone who sees it will agree it’s the height of indulgence. “ぜいたく丼(特上),” Zeitaku Don Tokujo (Supreme) Course 3,600 JPY (tax included) The Zeitaku Don is…
On Asakusa’s Denboin Street (also called Denboin-dori), which is constantly bustling with tourists, there’s a ramen shop that attracts long lines daily. That shop’s name is “Asakusa Nadai Ramen Yoroiya” (hereafter referred to as “Yoroiya”). The lines outside include not just Japanese locals but also many international diners, making it one of Asakusa’s most popular restaurants, attracting people from all…