An Exercise in Presence: Experiencing a Tea Ceremony in Tokyo
I was nervous walking to the address in Kakinokizaka. Experiencing a formal tea ceremony in Japan had been on my wish list for years, and …
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Sumo and Chanko Nabe: A Wild Morning With Rishiki in Tokyo
Tourists curious about Sumo have a few ways to get closer to the sport when they visit Tokyo. They can observe a morning practice at …
18 Awesome Vegan Restaurants to Visit in Tokyo
Ask any vegan visiting this country, and they’ll say the same thing – “Plant-based food isn’t as easy to find in Japan”. It’s true. Japanese …
Monkeying Around With Tokyo’s Most Magical Vegan Tasting Menu
Spend enough time in Tokyo, and its quirkiness starts to feel normal, expected even. Maid cafes? A dime a dozen. Tourists zipping through Akihabara in …
Make Your Own Pasta in This Fun Cooking Class in Rome!
It was our first trip to Rome, and there were three touristy things at the top of my to-do list. One, visit the Colosseum and …
4 Restaurants in Venice, Italy Recommended by Locals
Like most first-time visitors, Venice left us speechless. It’s a city with an atmosphere all its own, utterly unique and unlike anything we’ve ever experienced. …
Luxe Cultural and Culinary Experiences in Kyoto
Like Tokyo, Kyoto is one of the most exciting food cities in Japan. It’s the birthplace of kaiseki and home to the most Michelin-starred restaurants …
Luxe Cultural and Culinary Experiences in Tokyo
The 2024 Michelin Guide awarded a total of 239 stars to 183 restaurants in Tokyo, cementing its status as one of the best food cities …
25 Restaurants to Visit for Terrific Food in Tokyo
Tokyo is a monster of a city. And with monstrously good food. Most people think of Tokyo as one city but it’s actually a metropolis. …
Enjoy Buddhist Vegetarian Cuisine With Sake and Wine Pairing at Sougo in Tokyo
We’re fresh off a winter trip to Tokyo but we’re already looking forward to our next visit in the spring, this time to the Kansai …