Harajuku is known to be the fashion central of Tokyo. On the main street is Omotesando Street, lined up with designer and upmarket brands while the parallel Takeshita Street is filled with unique colors, street art, and fashion. And then you have the back alley Cat Street with all the vintage goods. On top of being the home for various fashion trends, Harajuku is also a major tourist area and it's one of the must-visit places for when traveling to Tokyo. Things to Do Stroll Around the Unique … [Read more...]
50 Places to See Sakura in the Tokyo Area (Google Maps List Inside!)
Sakura season is incredible in Tokyo. Despite being one of the largest cities in the world, Tokyo doesn't lack when it comes to parks and natural places to see the sakura flowers. In Tokyo, the sakura flowers usually start to bloom around late March and enters full bloom about a week after. If you've never experienced the sakura in Tokyo before, we recommend checking out our sakura guide. We wanted to create a list of places where you can go to see the sakura in Tokyo. Whether you're a … [Read more...]
Things to do in Shinjuku
Shinjuku has it all. In the east, you have shopping centers, bars, and restaurants while on the west, you'll find lots of government and office buildings. In the north is the famous Kabukicho, filled with endless night entertainment, while in the south is the bus terminal that connects Shinjuku to the rest of Japan. With over 3 million people using the station each day, Shinjuku is one of the biggest transportation hubs in Tokyo and definitely has something for everyone. In this article, we want … [Read more...]
What it’s Like Living in the Most Desired Place in Tokyo
For 5 years in a row, Kichijoji has been named the most desired place to live in Kanto and I was blessed with the opportunity to start my life in Japan here.Living in Kichijoji was pure coincidence. My first company in Japan has a contract with a sharehouse network and new hires from outside of Japan would initially be assigned to live in the sharehouse branch in Kichijoji.Through that, I was able to live in Kichijoji and see what it was like in one of the best place to live in Tokyo.About … [Read more...]