Shinjuku houses the busiest railway station in the world, as it is home to several government offices including the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and conglomerates such as NTT Docomo. The ward’s personality paints a case of schizophrenia, serious by day, colorful and mysterious at night. How do you unravel the eccentricities of Shinjuku without getting lost?
Category: Tokyo
Popular Coffee Shops to Try in Tokyo
At these five coffee shops, one gets a meditative balance between thinking cups and creative brews, all in the heart of Tokyo.
Ultimate Guide to the BEST POCKET WIFI RENTAL in Japan
How do you choose the best Pocket Wifi to bring in Japan? Whether you are going to Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Hokkaido, Kyoto, or other cities in Japan, pocket wifi providers are relatively the same. In this article, I will be helping you how to choose the best pocket wifi rental in Japan, according to your needs.
Top 10 Foods You Must Eat in Tokyo #candidcuisinetokyo
Travelling to Tokyo to see the Cherry Blossoms? Don’t forget to make your stomach happy! If it’s your first time in Tokyo, here are the top 10 foods you must eat in Tokyo. For second timers, who were lost during their first time in Tokyo, you’d be happy to know I’ve indicated a map to help you in your culinary journey.
SUSHI YOSHITAKE 鮨よしたけ 3 Michelin Star, Ginza #CandidCuisineTokyo
The Chef placed Abalone Liver sauce in front of me. I tasted a bit of it and it was really really really creamy and delicious.
KATSUKURA Kyoto Tonkatsu 新宿のかつくら at Takashimaya, Shinjuku #CandidCuisineTokyo
Not all restaurants in Tokyo serve delicious food.
ASAKUSA IMAHAN 浅草今半 Wagyu Beef Tsukudani: Best Sukiyaki in Tokyo #CandidCuisineTokyo
At Asakusa Imahan in Tokyo, you’ll get your best valued traditional Sukiyaki wagyu beef meal with great customer service.
BAR ALBATROSS: Ultimate Watering Hole at Omoide Yokocho #CandidCuisineTokyo
What happens in Omoide Yokocho, stays in Omoide Yokocho. Bartenders are the ideal wallflowers and you’ve got yourself an instant friend.
Nihonryori RyuGin, Tokyo 日本料理 龍吟: #33 World’s 50 Best, #5 Asia’s 50 Best, 3-Michelin Star #candidcuisinetokyo
Hidden in the neighborhood of Roppongi Hills, RyuGin, literally meaning “Singing Dragon”, is perhaps one of the most awarded restaurants in the world. Let Chef Seiji Yamamoto delight and awaken your senses with traditional Kaiseki Ryori combined with contemporary and modern techniques.
OMOIDE YOKOCHO 思い出横丁, Shinjuku 新宿西口 #CandidCuisineTokyo
Whatever you call this sacred alley, Omoide Yokocho, Memory Lane, Piss Alley or Yakitori Alley, it has got to be the best alley in Tokyo to grab a yakitori and sake in these little izakayas.
OMOTESANDO KOFFEE: Tokyo’s Premium Hole-in-a-Wall Coffee Shop #CandidCuisineTokyo
It’s no secret that Omotesando Koffee is perhaps the most popular and sought after coffee in Tokyo metro. But searching for Omotesando Koffee is incredibly difficult and one of the challenges coffee lovers will face in search for the best coffee experience in Tokyo.
TURRET COFFEE 東京都 中央区 – カフェ: Tsukiji’s Best Kept Secret is Not Sushi #CandidCuisineTokyo
Sushi is not Tsukiji’s best kept secret. It’s Turret Coffee.
ICHIRAN 一蘭 Tonkotsu Ramen: The Original Red Sauce for Ramen #CandidCuisineTokyo
ICHIRAN Ramen is perhaps one of the most popular ramen chains in Tokyo. It’s easy spotting an Ichiran Ramen shoppe with “一蘭”, and no doubt, the ramen chain is spreading its popularity across Asia, with branches in Hong Kong and Singapore.
MARION CREPES & ANGELS HEART at Takeshita-Dori 竹下通り, Harajuku #CandidCuisineTokyo
And of course, you cannot pass the opportunity of eating Harajuku’s famous French style Japanese crepes.
GINDACO TAKOYAKI 銀だこ #CandidCuisineTokyo
Who doesn’t love Takoyaki balls?
MARUTAKE TAMAGOYAKI 丸武: Your Breakfast Omelette at Tsukiji Market #CandidCuisineTokyo
When in Tsukiji Market, get your 100 yen breakfast omelette at Marutake Tamagoyaki!
15 Practical Tips Before Going to Tokyo #CandidCuisineTokyo
Heading for Tokyo soon? This list of Practical Tips should help you blend in with the rest of the salarymen in Tokyo and be a pro.
SUSHI ZANMAI at Tsukiji Market #CandidCuisineTokyo
Yes, forget about smelling musty in the morning, and waking up very early in the morning, because a trip to Tsukiji market is going to be one of the best sushi you will have.
Top 5 Things to Do Before Going to Tokyo (And Avoid Getting Lost)
Five things to do before going to Tokyo… to avoid getting lost in Tokyo. Check out these informative travel tips to get the most out of your upcoming Tokyo trip.
MAISEN TONKATSU まい泉 青山本店: Not to Be Missed in Tokyo #CandidCuisineTokyo
I will never look at Tonkatsu the same way again.