AfterĀ my onsen visit, I went for a stroll in some of the Odaiba shopping malls. I always end up at Decks, when Iām in that area. Not so much because …
When my friend Rieko from Japan came to visit, she brought a bunch of fun gifts. Among the more exotic were a pack of Baby Foot (which hadnāt made it …
One afternoon, I met up with Rieko for tea at TwentyEight, the bar and lounge on the 28th floor of the Conrad Tokyo. Everything is cute in Japan and afternoon …
On a previous trip to Tokyo, I had the pleasure of catching up with an old friend of mine, Rieko. We first met almost 10 years ago, when I did …
Last time I was in Tokyo, I stayed at Akiba Bay Hotel, which is a new capsule hotel, just a short walk from Akihabara Station. You are not allowed to …
The Japanese ume-fruit is a kind of plum or apricot that is pickled with sea salt and eaten as a sour, salty snack, umeboshi. The first time I tried umeboshi …
Before the famous fish market in Tsukiji (the inner fish market) relocated to Toyosu in 2018, it was one of my favorite places in Tokyo. The market was a foodieās …
AfterĀ my onsen visit, I went for a stroll in some of the Odaiba shopping malls. I always end up at Decks, when Iām in that area. Not so much because …
I love spicy miso ramen, and Kikanbo in Kanda serves some of the best. The Kikanbo ramen restaurant has recently moved from the location on the corner to a place, …
Social distance does not have to turn into mental distance, so these days I make an extra effort to reach out to the people I care about. I just talked …
Tokyo is extreme in many ways, but I particularly find the relation between the genders very different from anywhere else. At most business hotels (budget hotels), there is an illustrated …
While K-beauty is rocking all over the world, J-beauty has quietly been doing business as usual, providing efficient products to the demanding, hard-to-impress Japanese market. Whereas K-beauty is often seen …
When I am in Japan, I can eat sushi for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and maybe have a bowl of ramen and some mochi for dessert, but I am quite …
Tokyo is a city where tradition and technology blend seamlessly, and the same goes for its hotel scene. Whether you're looking for a luxury stay with skyline views, a sleek capsule hotel, or a traditional ryokan with Japanese hospitality, Tokyo has it all. From the buzzing neighborhoods of Shibuya and Shinjuku to the quieter charm of Asakusa, thereās a wide range of options to suit every budget and travel style.
It is almost impossible to get bored in Tokyo as there are so many things to do and places to see. Here are some of my suggestions to really nice …
Kakigori, Japanese shaved ice, is one of the most refreshing treats you can get yourself in the summer. The āflakesā are much lighter than the shaved ice in Denmark, almost …
Back in 2003 I visited Japan for the first time. I was there with Rikke, and in less than one week we managed to party hard in Tokyo, sleep through …
In a dynamic city like Tokyo, things change quickly, and whatās popular today is often forgotten tomorrow. Calbee is one of the exceptions, which has managed to stay relevant for …
Crepes have been all the rage for quite a while, but these days, the absolute must-eat in Tokyo is the super fluffy soufflĆ© pancakes, and one of the places to …
Aoyama Flower Market is a chain of flower shops, and the original store nearby Omotesando station also hosts an in-house cafĆ©. Thereās no doubt that combining a cafe and a …
Tokyo is one of the most expensive cities in the world, and a night at a nice, centrally located hotel can easily cost a small fortune. The city is huge, …
Cat cafes are popular throughout Japan and in Tokyo alone there are over 30 to choose among. You pay a cover charge to spend a limited amount of time in …
Purikura are the super-cute photo booths youāll find in most gaming arcades throughout Tokyo. They come with advanced, beauty-enhancing functions, which will twist your facial features to fit the Japanese …
Being a solo traveler in Tokyo is easy. Itās a very safe city and there are lots of things you can do on your own. Through the week, I had …
Tokyo is a great place for second-hand bargains, and Shinagawa Intercity Flea Market is one of my favorites. In addition to clothes youāll also find all sorts of home dĆ©cor, …
Jumble Store is a Japanese second-hand chain with several branches spread throughout the city. Last seasonās dresses and shirts from international designers occupies the shelves alongside one-of-a-kind items from smaller …
On the 52nd floor in the elegant Park Hyatt hotel, high above Tokyoās bustling streets, is New York Bar. This is the place to sip Bellinis and listen to live …
I donāt know how long Motown has been around, but it seems like forever! Located one stair up in an anonymous-looking building on the busy street Gaien-higashi-dÅri, Motown 1 is …
It would be a shame to visit Tokyo without visiting a karaoke bar, and Karaoke Kan is an obvious choice, if you are in Roppongi as the Roopongi branch is …
Craft beer bars can sometimes feel a bit like man-caves, but this is not the case for Goodbeer Faucets. The sleek interior combined with the location in the middle of …
Ginza Lion is a chain of beer halls run by Sapporo Brewery, and one of the most popular branches is located in the heart of Ginza. Dating back to 1934, …
T.Y. Harbor is a brewery and restaurant located right at the waterfront. The extensive international menu is full of tempting bites, and the restaurant is especially known for tasty, American-style …