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Asakusa attracts tourists not only from Japan but from all over the world. Many people choose it as their base for sightseeing in Tokyo, so there are plenty of accommodation options available. Among them are hotels with unique themes that make the stay itself as enjoyable as the sightseeing. “HOTEL TAVINOS Asakusa” is one such hotel, and it is themed…
Whether you’re trying to get a glimpse of Japan’s famously high-spirited fish market auctions, or hungering for the taste of the freshest seafood in Tokyo, you’ll want to make sure to stop by both of the 築地 Tsukiji and 豊洲 Toyosu districts. While Tsukiji’s famous wholesale fish market relocated to Toyosu, the area’s longstanding shops and restaurants still remain, preserving…
Since around 2021, there has been a growing trend among young people in Japan for “Katakana Sushi.” This term refers to sushi restaurants that use katakana characters (one of the Japanese language’s phonetic alphabets, often used for flashy appeal on signs) to write their names. These restaurants are known for their creative menus that deviate from traditional sushi, as well…