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Itamae Sushi
For sushi and sashimi, you can’t go wrong with Itamae Sushi. I go to their Akasaka branch since it’s near the apartment. It is in a bustling area with many bars and restaurants, and it looks the most accommodating and safe choice, especially for foreigners. The menu prices are reasonable, and I particularly enjoy the…
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Ueno Zoo, an hour and a half before closing
I visited the Ueno Zoological Gardens last summer. I had been to several places before the zoo, so I arrived about an hour and a half before closing. (To be honest, I just didn’t want to be roasting under the sun for hours—LOL!) To my delight, the zoo was still bustling with activity. Many animals…
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Lunch at DO-ZO
My first time at DO-ZO was for lunch with my mother. We arrived a little after lunchtime, so the restaurant wasn’t crowded. We were promptly seated and given the option to choose our table. DO-ZO, located at Basement 1 of Akasaka BIZ Tower, has a wide variety of food options. It looks the same for…
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Shibuya’s 3D calico cat
My last post has been over 2 years, and it was when I updated and fixed my blog’s theme. It has been that long, and I’m still undecided if I want to quit blogging. A part of me thinks I should keep it for archival purposes until the contents aren’t relevant anymore (as if I…
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Exploring Asakusa, Tokyo: A Photo Diary 📸
Asakusa is a major tourist destination, or one of popular ones, in Tokyo. Sensō-ji, Tokyo’s oldest and most significant Buddhist temple, is a popular destination in Asakusa. To be honest, Asakusa was near the bottom of my list of places to visit in Tokyo because I felt like I’d already seen enough of it through…
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A Snoopy Day in Harajuku: PEANUTS Cafe SUNNY SIDE kitchen
A friend and I briefly talked about themed cafes, which we believe are currently non-existent in Metro Manila. It made me think back to whether I’d been to any in Tokyo, and yes, I have. 🙂 Just one, if memory serves. PEANUTS Cafe SUNNY SIDE kitchen Themed cafes aren’t usually high on my list of…