Things to do in Tokyo for Five Days
Words and photographs by Jolene Koh of Cupcake Weekend On the last week of May I treaded on nippon ground despite the many incessant warnings of radiation scares and it was a risk well taken. If a...
View Article5 of the Best Patisseries in Tokyo
It is no secret that we love our sweets. Tokyo is known for having amazing desserts, so you can imagine what a heaven that is for us. We’ve taken a few trips to the capital city of Japan, and each one...
View ArticleFive Reasons to Visit Tokyo Tsukiji Market
Tsukiji Market is the world’s largest seafood market, and it is one of the must-see places when you are in Tokyo. While you might not need any convincing to go there when you are in the city, we still...
View ArticleTokyo’s Best Coffee Shops
Whenever I travel to a new city, I always make it my mission to look for good coffee joints, and my recent trip to Tokyo was no exception. We managed to check out many popular cafes that serve...
View ArticleUoriki Kaisen Sushi Restaurant Tokyo
Tokyo has one of the highest number of Michelin Starred restaurants, and while we ate at several of the well-known establishments in the city, our favourite meal was, however, at Uoriki Kaisen Sushi,...
View ArticleTokyo’s Affordable Sushi Restaurants
Japanese food in Tokyo is one-of-a-kind experience and is a leisure on a whole different level. Sushi and sashimi are so fresh that you will never see Japanese food in the same light ever again. And...
View ArticleTokyo’s Affordable Tempura Restaurants
One of the Japanese food that you must eat in Tokyo is tempura. Once you have tried tempura in Japan, you will never see it in the same light again. The tempura is deep-fried to perfection: amazing...
View ArticleAoyama Flower Market Tea House Tokyo
Awestruck. That was how we felt when we stepped into Aoyama Flower Market Tea House in Tokyo. It combines a florist with a tea house, and the result is the dream café for every girl. Like an indoor...
View ArticleThe Westin Hotel Tokyo
Most travellers to Tokyo usually choose to stay in popular neighbourhoods – like Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku, Roppongi, or Ginza – as it is easier to explore the areas. The only trade-off is the very...
View ArticleTokyo’s Neighbourhood Guide
No matter how many times you have been to Tokyo, it is a place that you will fall in love with over and over again. Where do we begin? It is impossible to capture the essence of Tokyo in words or...
View Article14 Cafes In Tokyo You Must Visit At Least Once In Your Life
Japan is the world’s most innovative nation, and there is always something new to discover. Every time we visit Tokyo, we will be super inspired by all the fascinating dining concepts in the capital...
View Article25 Reasons to Love Tokyo
Tokyo is fascinating in more than a million ways, and we would jet off to that Japanese city in a heart beat. And do we even need a reason to do so? Not at all, we’d say. But if we must, Tokyo is...
View ArticleOmotesando Koffee: One of the Best-Kept Secrets in Tokyo
Housed in a machiya (traditional wooden house) in the Omotesando neighbourhood, Omotesando Koffee is a small and simple space, and it feels as though you are having coffee in a neighbour’s house. It...
View ArticleTokyo Food Guide – 30 Restaurants & Cafes You Have to Visit
Tokyo is every food lover’s paradise. Japanese food in Tokyo is a one-of-a-kind experience and delivered on a completely different level. Once you have had Japanese food in Tokyo, your life will never...
View Article8 Free Things To Do In Tokyo – Holiday In Japan Need Not Be Expensive
Tokyo is an exciting multi-faceted megalopolis and a must-visit for all wanderlusters. It is not only Japan’s capital but also the world’s gourmet capital, with the highest number of Michelin-starred...
View Article5 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Tsukiji Market’s Tuna Auction
Tsukiji Market is a must-visit destination for every discerning foodie. Home to the world’s freshest sashimi, their high quality seafood will be the best you ever had. The fish market is equally...
View ArticleKawaii Monster Café – A Wild Medley Of Psychedelic Colours And Whacky Food
Photo Credit: Spoon Tamago Harajuku in Tokyo has always been known as the place where bold fashion comes to life, vibrant colours dot the streets, and Lolita dressing reigns supreme. It is where you...
View Article7 Food Places In Shinjuku (Tokyo) That Open Till Late
Tokyo generally experiences early sunsets all year round. During the summer, daylight lasts until about 7pm in the evening. But during the colder months such as November and December, the country will...
View Article6 Best Day Trips From Tokyo You WIll Regret Not Visiting
Japan is definitely a country you cannot visit just once. The different prefectures each carry its own individual charm. You can choose to experience how the modern city life is like, or let the...
View ArticleMount Takao – Day Trip From Tokyo With Amazing Autumn Foliage
Have you heard of Mount Takao? It is outside of Tokyo but is easily accessible via train. Mount Takao boasts a quiet, serene surrounding—a far cry from the hectic city life. Mount Takao is a day trip...
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