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Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine is located near the Japan National Stadium, a venue for international competitions. Filled with nature and dominated by a large sacred ginkgo tree, its grounds serve as a peaceful retreat for local residents. The shrine offers many attractions, including the Sendagaya Fujizuka, a replica of Mount Fuji, and the Shōgidō Hall, which houses a large shōgi (Japanese…
Ueno Park is a great place in Tokyo where you can enjoy the changing seasons of nature in Japan. Fittingly located right in the park is “EVERYONEs CAFE,” which offers a menu incorporating local and seasonal ingredients produced in Tokyo. “ガーデンプレート(フィッシュ),” Garden Plate (Fish) 2,200 JPY (tax included) EVERYONEs CAFE’s signature dish offers a bevy of fresh Tokyo-sourced ingredients With…
Kabuki is one of Japan’s most celebrated traditional performing arts, and the Kabukiza Theatre is a venue dedicated exclusively to kabuki. Just behind this historic venue—long at the heart of kabuki culture since the Meiji era—is a retro kissaten (Japanese-style cafe) that draws visitors from all over the world: “Kissa American.” Kissaten differ from modern cafes that serve trendy food…