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Originally posted on dennisamith.com It’s an interesting sight to see in Tokyo, as not long after Halloween is over, Tokyo starts to go in Christmas mode for the next two months. As Halloween has become a big sales boom with people buying costumes, candy, cakes, Read More …
Originally featured on dennisamith.com Back on March 19, 2018, Starbucks opened a shop in Kawagoe’s Koedo (Little Edo) where many historic buildings are located. And similar to Kawagoe’s unique landscape in Saitama prefecture, Starbucks made sure to match the traditional architecture of the area with Read More …
The following was originally featured on dennisamith.com: Sushi Yamazaki was one of the well-known sushi restaurants at the original Tsukiji Fish Market and now with the relocation of the fish market to Toyosu, Sushi Dokoro Yamazaki continues to be one of the top locations for Read More …
The following was originally featured on dennisamith.com: I have written about the late Yamagishi Kazuo, “The God of Ramen” and how he was responsible for tsukemen (cold noodles and hot broth) and how he made sure his techniques were not lost by bringing in apprentices Read More …
The following was originally featured on dennisamith.com: Located in the Shin-Okubo area of Shinjuku is a yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurant called IWA and it is produced by former AKB48 (a popular Japanese female idol group) member, Mayumi Uchida. Mayumi Uchida, during her time at AKB48, Read More …
The following was originally featured on dennisamith.com: Are you an omurice fan? In Nihonbashi (Chuo ward) is a restaurant well-known for serving omurice and the restaurant’s name is Taimeiken. The restaurant is probably popular for its Tampopo Omurice, a dish in which Itami Juzo’s famous Read More …
Originally featured on dennisamith.com: When it comes to “Ramen Heads” (hardcore ramen fans), ramendb.com is the bible for all things ramen. And while so much attention is received by Tomita Ramen in Matsudo, Chiba (and a film titled “Ramen Heads” featured the restaurant and has Read More …
The following was originally featured on dennisamith.com: It’s true that early morning breakfast at a restaurant is a concept that has not been fully embraced by Japanese just yet but there are a few restaurants that are popping up or are established in Tokyo in Read More …
The following was originally featured on dennisamith.com When it comes to vegan restaurants, a restaurant chain that many people always feel confident in are AIN SOPH. restaurants. AIN SOPH. is celebrating their 10th year anniversary in December 2019 and each restaurant offers different style and Read More …
Originally featured on dennisamith.com: In Tokyo, I have written about the best burgers in Tokyo and shared the list of other recommendations of best burger locations. One location that has no doubt has a strong following that people are willing to wait an hour to Read More …
The following was originally featured on dennisamith.com: The popular manga and anime series “Urusei Yatsura” has been a fan favorite for many people around the world as it is one of Takahashi’s (“Ranma 1/2”, “Maison Ikkoku”, “Inuyasha”) most popular series that the mangaka had created. Read More …
The following was originally featured on dennisamith.com: For those going to Enoshima Island, Tobiccho is not the only popular restaurant in the region, because there is another famous location which brings in a flock of tourists and it’s the Enoshima Hello Kitty Saryo (saryo means Read More …
Note: With “Kimi no Na Wa” shown on regular TV for the first time (on June 30th), we would like to showcase the Shinkai Makoto exhibit that was originally posted on dennisamith.com: With the announcement of Shinkai Makoto’s upcoming 2019 animated film “Tenki no Ko” Read More …
In the first blog post, I discussed the the popular manga/anime series “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen Mae Hashutsujo” (“KochiKame” in short) by Akimoto Osamu. In Katsushika ward, near Kameari Station, numerous bronze statues dedicated to the series can be found. A map is featured inside Read More …
The following was originally posted on dennisamith.com: In yesterday’s blog post, I discussed the the popular manga/anime series “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen Mae Hashutsujo” (“KochiKame” in short) by Akimoto Osamu. In Katsushika ward, near Kameari Station, numerous bronze statues dedicated to the series can be Read More …