In the vibrant shopping district of Shibuya – Tokyo, there is a quirky prison-themed restaurant called the Lock Up. The folks here take the prison aspect quite seriously, and make you feel that you have been sentenced to dinner in a “prison cell” for all the crazy things that you have done while in Japan.… Read More A prison themed restaurant in the middle of Tokyo
Japan is a heavy consumer of meat and seafood. For someone who is vegetarian and does not speak Japanese, spending a few days or weeks can be an intimidating prospect. However, one good thing is the fact that there is an awareness of vegetarianism, thanks to the ardent practitioners of Buddhism, who tend to be… Read More A guide to vegetarian food in Japan
The Shinsekai district of Osaka was originally built as “the new world” district, before World War 2. Its north side was modeled as a Paris, while its south side was modeled as a New York. However, after the war, it has not received the same kind of attention as other areas of Osaka, and hence… Read More Shinsekai (Old Osaka) and Kushi Katsu
A 400 year old market fondly named as the “Kitchen of Kyoto”, the Nishiki Market in Kyoto is sure to appeal to all 5 human senses, namely sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. The market has about 125 shops and stalls all packed onto a strip of road 390 meters long and only 5 meters… Read More Nishiki Market, Kyoto
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