At one of the many street festivals in our neighborhood; a mixture of dancing, sound and color.…
Japan
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It’s difficult to practice mindfulness when you’re reconfiguring a space in your mind. Sitting within this incredible piece of architecture, I couldn’t help but imagine where our furniture would fit and how I could happily…
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At Kenrokuen, one of the most beautiful gardens in Japan with the ume (plum) blossoms in bloom.…
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Though most of my notes are digital these days, I still can’t resist a good stationary store. Postalco have a serene space in bustling Dogenzaka, filled with lovely products such as cards, notebooks, wallets…
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Exploring the small shrines and gardens around Motoyu Ishiya during our trip to Kanazawa.…
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Designed to overload the senses, the Kawaii Monster Cafe is a whimsical world created to capture the spirit of Harajuku’s unique fashion and culture. We sat surrounded by macaroons and unicorns, ordering from a menu of rainbow…
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We just spent a few nights away exploring Kanazawa in Ishikawa prefecture. Located on the northern side of Central Honshu, the city is home to many historical neighborhoods and is known for its traditional…
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Some more of the lovely (and fragrant) ume blossoms at sunset in Kenrokuen.…
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We’re spending this weekend in Kanazawa and today we visited the incredible Kenrokuen.…
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A simple Japanese breakfast of tuna and salmon rice bowl with omelette, pickled ginger and wasabi. Fresh from the outer fish market at Tsukiji Kanno early in the morning. I wish I could eat this…
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The pretty plum blossoms started blooming on our street this week.…
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Even from the outside Pizza Slice looks like a building straight out of downtown Manhattan. I found it incredible, staring agape at the large glass windows, subway tile and letter grade sign. Inside it…
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Nanzuka is a contemporary art gallery hidden in the basement of a towering building in Shibuya. They are currently displaying a collection of paintings and sculpture by the infamous Hajime Sorayama in a show…
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In the heart of Shimokitazawa you’ll find Frankie Melbourne Espresso, a tiny slice of Australia in Tokyo. Serving some seriously amazing coffee and delicious breakfast dishes, we’ve found another new favorite! We…
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Watching the commuters after a visit to the Mori Art Museum in Roppongi.…