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Category: japan

March 9, 2019January 29, 2023eating, japan, spring, summer, tokyo

Nanaya Matcha Ice Cream: World’s Most Intense Green Tea Gelato

Suzukien x Nanaya Matcha level 7 ice cream

Nanaya Gelato boasts the world’s strongest matcha (powdered green tea) flavour with its ice cream range featuring 7 levels of matcha intensity.

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March 3, 2019February 2, 2023japan, life, spring, tokyo, travel

Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival: See Sakura in February!

The climb up to Nishihira Park, Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival

Only 80 mins from Tokyo, the Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival offers the chance to see the early-blooming Kawazuzakura as early as February.

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February 16, 2019October 24, 2023japan, life, tokyo

BURLESQUE Tokyo: For First-timers to Roppongi Nightlife

Wall art near the entrance to BURLESQUE Tokyo

Located in one of the centres of nightlife, Roppongi, BURLESQUE Tokyo mixes Japanese underground culture with sexy cabaret and a dash of otaku-ism.

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January 1, 2019August 19, 2025japan, life, tokyo

Ninja Shinjuku: A Theme Restaurant That Gets It Right

Shuriken coaster at Ninja Shinjuku

Opened in 2017, Ninja Shinjuku is a fun theme restaurant located in west Shinjuku with hidden doors, ninja magic tricks and dishes set on fire.

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December 28, 2018October 18, 2022japan, life, tokyo

Dine With the Fishes at LUXIS Aqua Restaurant & Bar

The main aquarium at Luxis in Ebisu

Located underground in the elegant suburb of Ebisu, LUXIS Aqua Restaurant & Bar is a different kind of themed cafe. I personally rate it a 8/10.

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December 24, 2018October 18, 2022japan, life, tokyo

HAGU Cafe: A Hedgehog Cafe in the Heart of Shinjuku

Hedgehog at HAGU Cafe

HAGU Cafe in Shinjuku features both hedgehogs and degu. The good thing about it being less known is two-fold: there are less people, and it’s slightly cheaper.

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December 13, 2018October 13, 2022japan, life, tokyo

Sailor Moon Real-life Locations Part 2: Tennouzu Isle is Mugen Gakuen

Tennouzu Isle

Azabu-Juban has become a well known Sailor Moon real-life location. But did you know another Tokyo spot, Tennouzu Isle, is the model for Mugen Gakuen?

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December 12, 2018October 24, 2022japan, life, tokyo

Sailor Moon Real-life Locations Part 1: Azabu-Juban is Where It’s At

Azabu-Juban Station March 2016

Azabu-Juban in Tokyo is the real-life setting of Naoko Takeuchi’s Sailor Moon series. Check out these amazing location comparison shots that prove it!

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October 1, 2018October 17, 2023chubu, japan, spring

The Real-life Hinamizawa: 5 Must Do’s At Shirakawa-go

Viewpoint at Shirakawa-go

The model for the anime Higurashi no Naku Goro Ni (When They Cry), Shirakawa-go is a favourite for travellers and fans alike with its picture perfect huts.

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