Tag: Tokyo

  • Hana-Biyori, a flower park in Inagi, Tokyo 📸

    Hana-Biyori, a flower park in Inagi, Tokyo 📸

    Hana Biyori offers a refreshing escape within Tokyo. The botanical garden features a wide variety of flowers, making it a great destination especially from early spring onward. The cherry blossoms in Hana-Biyori are said to be quite popular, and spring is definitely the best time for flower viewing. Beyond the gardens, one can also soak…

  • Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo 📸

    Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo 📸

    Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo, a photo dump. By commute, Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo is more accessible by bus since the train station is about a 20-minute (brisk) walk away. There are no parking spaces available. Even on their website, it states that taking public transportation is more recommended.  The building has four floors: 1F: Starbucks Reserve, 2F:…

  • Itamae Sushi

    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…

  • Lunch at DO-ZO

    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…

  • Shibuya’s 3D calico cat

    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…

  • A Snoopy Day in Harajuku: PEANUTS Cafe SUNNY SIDE kitchen

    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…