Just as we were leaving the urban sprawl of Tokyo, bound for Nagano to spend Christmas in the mountains.…
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A sunny view from Benesse House Museum, overlooking the Seto Inland Sea.…
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In a cute corner store in Okayama, Marugo Deli offers fresh juice and speciality coffee with a smile. We found their flagship Tamachi store during a brief afternoon exploring the city, on our travels to Naoshima. I just discovered they…
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Tokyo Tower as seen from The Sun and The Moon at the Mori Art Museum over an afternoon wine.…
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Most apartments in Japan have strict no-pet policies (including ours) which explains the allure and popularity of animal cafes here. After the first cat cafe opened in Taipei in 1998, the concept…
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I’m another year older this week! Sunday was spent celebrating with Karan and Sinia; our first time at a maid cafe. At Home is located in Akihabara and is one of the largest…
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Saturday morning birthday treats and breakfast at Brick Lane in Setagaya. Another new discovery for us, they have lovely coffee and a menu of scones; cheese ones, chocolate ones, jam ones, matcha ones..…
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One of the many traditional homes in our neighborhood, with sliding screens and lovely gardens.…
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Earlier this week, the city was awash with brilliant flashes of color for Seijin No Hi or Coming of Age Day. A celebration of young people becoming adults, ceremonies were held at local city offices for…
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Our list of local coffee haunts is growing! About Life Coffee Brewers is a tiny stand found on a busy street corner in Shibuya. The founder Sakao Atsushi trained in Australia and his…
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On our weekends we used to stroll down to Saturdays Surf on Crosby Street for an afternoon latte on the back deck. Surrounded by classic Soho fire escapes, it was our peaceful respite from the city.…
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Happy New Year! Though it was a few days ago now, the celebrations are still continuing in Tokyo. While we spent this years countdown at a wonderful party with friends, in Japan…
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The Nagano region is famous for its soba noodles made of buckwheat, a staple in the area. These thin noodles are either served cold on a bamboo tray with a dipping sauce, or in…
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For our Christmas escape this year, we’re up in the Japanese Alps near Nagano. We’re staying in the sweet village of Happo-One in Hakuba, spending our days skiing and eating the famous…
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Amongst the streets of vintage stores north of Shimokitazawa station, you’ll find Bear Pond Espresso for an incredible coffee. After two decades in New York, the owner Katsu-san returned to Tokyo, set up shop and pulls…