The New Tokyo Midtown Yaesu: A Floor by Floor Guide
Out of curiosity, I paid a visit to Tokyo Midtown Yaesu just five days after it opened. Here’s a quick-and-dirty floor by floor guide.
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Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu, the Restaurant for Kill Bill Fans
Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu, well known for being featured in Quentin Tarantino’s 2003 film Kill Bill, makes for an interesting dining experience.
Read moreWhat To Do in a Day in Manila
What I did, saw and ate during my 40 hour layover in Manila. Plus tips on how to navigate the Filipino capital for first-time visitors.
Read moreGo Back to School with Classroom-themed Izakaya 6-Nen 4-Kumi
6-Nen 4-Kumi is a classroom-themed izakaya that will take you back to your school days, offering a glimpse into a Japan from a bygone era.
Read moreAll Aboard the Little TGV, Akihabara’s Train-themed Izakaya
A haven for railway enthusiasts, the Little TGV is a train-themed izakaya in Akihabara that also feels somewhat like a maid cafe.
Read moreA Sampling of 10 Authentic Eats in Vietnam
I’m no foodie, but I made sure to try a range of authentic eats during my recent trip to Vietnam. Here’s my personal rating for 10 of them.
Read moreGet Treated at the Sanatorium Cafe in Fukuoka
Enjoy a barium mocktail and more at the Sanatorium Cafe in Fukuoka, a quirky place themed around medical establishments of the same name.
Read moreThings To Do in Tokyo’s Ryogoku Besides Sumo
Ryogoku (両国) is perhaps best known for sumo. Which begs the question, are there things to do for those who aren’t fans? The answer is yes.
Read moreI Ate Lunch at Hooters Ginza on a Work Day
I recently discovered that Hooters Ginza serves lunch specials. Since it’s located near my office, I decided to try it out. For science.
Read moreInside Ikea Harajuku: First City-Style Store in Japan
Ikea Harajuku, which opened on June 8, is the Swedish furniture chain’s first city-style store in Japan. But does it still have meatballs and ball pits?
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