The best solution when you are running out of money. In the final article of this Tokyo trip, it would be apt to share more about Torikizoku, a budget yakitori chain with more than 600 outlets in Japan. After eating and travelling through Tokyo, I had ¥2,250 left for my final meal before my flight in the early morning the next day, and wasn’t up … Continue reading Tokyo, Japan: #1 Budget Yakitori, Torikizoku (鳥貴族)
The alternative way to eat through Tokyo. At least in Singapore, there are supermarkets that sell pre-prepared fresh food. Think Cold Storage with its rotisserie chicken and sushi. Well, this idea is a mini version of what you can get in Japan. Introducing the Depachika! Depachika is the result of combining “Depa-rtment Store” and “chika” is Japanese for basement, and these food halls are literally … Continue reading Tokyo, Japan: Depachika (デパ地下), the secret basement food halls
Finding new and deeper meaning One thing everyone knows about Japan is the number of shrines, with the famous ones being the Fushimi Inari Shrine (伏見稲荷大社) in Kyoto and Meiji Shrine (明治神宮) in Tokyo. So what are shrines and why are there so many? It is believed that each shrine has at least one spirit that is enshrined, addressing a specific situation for an individual. … Continue reading Tokyo, Japan: Deep dive into Shinto Shrines
If only humans could fly. For many metropolitan cities, the best view is usually someway above ground level. We will cover some places to consider. I highly recommend going to either Shibuya Sky or the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building to catch the views. You can find more photos in the Photo section of this site or follow our Instagram. Shibuya Sky (Shibuya Scramble Square) The … Continue reading Tokyo, Japan: Seeing the skyline
Heading out to Little Edo. There are many places to explore out of Tokyo which you should visit if you have the time. Nikko, Kamakura and Hakone are the ones that come to mind, all of which are about an hour to two hours from Tokyo city centre. With time not on my side as I needed to be back in the city by early … Continue reading Tokyo, Japan: Out of the city to Kawagoe (川越)
It’s like getting 3 meals for the price of 1. A bit of background. Prior to trying this unagi (eel) outlet in Nihonbashi for lunch, I had a bowl of maguronegitorodon and gyudon at Tsukiji in the morning and was full to the brim. After that, I headed to Tokyo Tower before lunch. About 10 mins from Tokyo Tower is a relatively classy unagi restaurant, … Continue reading Tokyo, Japan: Honmaru (本丸) and Unagi Hitsumabushi
Perfect Japanese Supper Before heading to Japan, reviewed the two options available in Singapore. Now the verdict is out for Japan. As a background, there are 4 gyudon chains in Japan, and most of the outlets open till late or 24 hours. Perfect for a Singaporean looking for supper or a Japanese salaryman after work or drinks with boss (which is also considered work anyway). … Continue reading Japan: Gyudon Challenge
Sushi Jiro? Maybe, maybe not. After my previous post on why you should stay in Ueno, felt that it would be opportune to cover two sushi chain restaurants near Ueno which are value for money. No Jiro Dreams of Sushi here, and instead you should try Magurobito (まぐろ人) or Ginzo (すし屋銀蔵). The Best: Magurobito (まぐろ人) Gotta admit that Google Maps’ recommendations helped on this before … Continue reading Tokyo, Japan: Sushi 美味しいです (oishii desu)
Who has time for paper and pen anymore? Covid is the best chief technology officer across all organisations, with many companies expediting its digital resilience during the lockdowns. Pleased to share Japan’s immigration procedures have also been digitalised. In this article, we will cover the steps of making it a hassle-free experience to clear the procedures at the airport when you land. From 1st November … Continue reading Japan: Airport clearances moving towards the digital future
Life is all about connectivity. In this article, we will highlight 4 items you will want to do before your trip to Tokyo. First: Ensure you have a data plan, be it a Japan SIM card, a 4G wireless router or a plan from your telecom company You will want to have a data plan. Besides google maps for directions, the checks at the airport … Continue reading Tokyo, Japan: What to prepare before your trip?
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