I’m not a big fan of fast food. However, I find it fascinating how an American chain can reflect so much about a culture’s palate which is why I do make it a point to check the menu at Mc … Continue reading
I’m not a big fan of fast food. However, I find it fascinating how an American chain can reflect so much about a culture’s palate which is why I do make it a point to check the menu at Mc … Continue reading
Here’s the very first travel sketch done in 2007 which I found in a battered notebook. It was my first time to travel alone and I just about hit midday rush-hour in the subway in Tokyo. I chose to sit … Continue reading
Here’s a cool, little avenue that stays open until the wee hours of the morning. As many places in Tokyo have standard closing times, the hubby and I wanted to have late night sushi and sake in Ginza one time. … Continue reading
This has got to be one of the bigger, more densely populated and constantly hectic train stations in Tokyo: the Shibuya train station. Amidst the chaos frequented by 2.3 million commuters daily, I always looked forward to seeing the once-lost … Continue reading
Your footsteps echo a bit more, and people’s chatter just seem louder. Suddenly you hear languages from a passing crowd you’ve never heard before, and the wind feels a bit colder. It’s also a great time to get a haircut … Continue reading
For folks who love spending time in the kitchen, a trip to Kappabashi-dori might be way too tempting. It’s an entire district of anything and everything kitchen-related: from restaurant signage, plastic containers, wax food for display, pots and pans, porcelain … Continue reading