Japan Destinations“Gamaguchi” is a traditional Japanese pouch or handbag with metal clasps. It is famously known for its aesthetic which gives the impression of a frog opening it’s mouth. It is believed that owning a Gamaguchi pouch brings luck. Why?Read this article to find out…
Japan DestinationsWandering around the Nakamise street of Asakusa; with the savory street foods all lined up for you to choose from, you can’t help but work up an appetite! The great dilemma then arises as to which one of them is worth your penny but thankfully, we’ve got you covered! Join us as we try out the different street foods of Nakamise street and introduce the top 5 most delicious street food based on what we’ve tasted.
Japan DestinationsThe concept of Hokusai Graphic was inspired by the world renowned Japanese artist and Ukiyo-e* painter named Katsushika Hokusai whose contribution to art inspired and motivated great Western impressionist painters such as Van Gogh and Monet.
Japan DestinationsAs South Korean trends come to Japan, it also brought a new kind of macaron with it named “Tuncaron” which promises to be bigger, chunkier and have more fillings. Join me today as I visit the first Tuncaron cafe in Tokyo’s Shin-Okubo district: Mamaron.
Japan DestinationsYour first bite would land on the crispy surface and end on the soft, juicy part of your delicious meal. For a change of flavor, just chomp on your side dishes (tsukimono) & finish it off with a warm cup of freshly-brewn tea. Come with me as me as we go to another fun ride to Masaru Asakusa, the best tendon restaurant in town.
Japan DestinationsToday we’ll be visiting a century and a half old restaurant and discover what makes their recipe stand the test of time, join me and let’s enter the halls of Asakusa Umezono.
Japan DestinationsI always wondered what made Japanese women’s skin so beautiful but then I remembered how they love drinking gr…
Japan DestinationsA stone’s throw away from Asakusa’s Sensoji temple, you will find a bar that has been around for more than a century and has earned a legendary status in all of the bars in Japan. It’s name? Kamiya Bar, built in 1880, this bar has been recognized as the oldest western-style bar in the country.
Japan DestinationsToday, I visited another store that features some of the most important parts of the Japanese tradition: Chopsticks and earthenware. Join me as we visit Mansaku Gallery and Mansaku Asakusa Shin Nakamise to uncover what’s special about chopsticks and it’s relevance in the Japanese culture.
Japan DestinationsJoin me today as I wander around Asakusa and discover more artisanal crafts from Japan and what makes them worth visiting, today we will visit Asakusa Tatsumiya and discover the beautiful fabrics and patterns they use to make their products.
zeenfinityA Filipino with an intense fascination for the Japanese culture. An introvert and yet a travel enthusiast. This Blog is dedicated for all of my readers and followers to get to know Philippines and Japan on a deeper level as I take you with me to my travels and impart trade secrets and special tips which would hopefully make your travelling experience better and as smooth as a butter.
