Tokyo [Tsukiji] Sashimi bowl at Uogashi Kanno (うおがし かんの) I went to Tsukiji by first train to eat at "Sushidai". But to my great disappointed, Tsukiji Market was closed! Tsukiji... 2011.09.14 Tokyo
UZBEKISTAN [Uzbekistan] Dinner and Uzbek folk dance in Bukhara We took dinner and saw Uzbek traditional folk dance at the square of (maybe) madrasa. It was already seven p.m., but it... 2011.09.11 UZBEKISTAN
UZBEKISTAN [Uzbekistan] Mir-i arab madrassah, Kalayan minaret and Kalayan mosque in Bukhara After we had lunch and took rest in our room, we went sightseeing again. It was around 6 p.m., but it was still bright ... 2011.09.11 UZBEKISTAN
UZBEKISTAN [Uzbekistan] Lunch with Shashlik at Bukhara We took late lunch after sightseeing in Bukhara. This is Uzbek bread. It's very big like a dish. Cold soup of ca... 2011.09.07 UZBEKISTAN
UZBEKISTAN [Uzbekistan] Samanid Mausoleum, Bolohauz Mosque and Ark castle in Bukhara We went to Bukhara from Tashkent by air early in the morning. I had a breakfast at 6 a.m. Hard bread was not good, but ... 2011.09.03 UZBEKISTAN
UZBEKISTAN [Uzbekistan] Narita to Tashkent I traveled to Uzbekistan from 19 August. 6 days trip. A local guide who can speak Japanese took care of us for 6 days. ... 2011.09.03 UZBEKISTAN
Tokyo Nihonbashi : Historical architectures I went to Nihonbahshi I have something to do at there. I took a little detour. Nihonbashi post office is the birthpl... 2011.09.02 Tokyo
GUNMA (Kusatsu, Kawarayu) Kusatsu & Kawarayu 2011 : Yugama (Spring pot) Now we can't go near the Yugama, but it is still worth to visit ! It took 30 minutes by bus from Kusatsu onsen bus term... 2011.08.16 GUNMA (Kusatsu, Kawarayu)
GUNMA (Kusatsu, Kawarayu) Kusatsu: Tranquil Visit to Shirane Shrine (白根神社) Near Yubatake Discover Shirane Shrine (白根神社) in Kusatsu, a peaceful spot near Yubatake. Explore its spacious grounds, admire seasonal rhododendrons, and learn about its enshrined deity, Yamato Takeru no Mikoto. Open 24 hours. 2011.08.15 GUNMA (Kusatsu, Kawarayu)
CITY GUIDE Sui Jinja shrine in Tsukiji Market I dropped in at Sui Jinja shrine (水神社) within Tsukiji Market. I heard that is also a birthplace of the Imperial Navy ... 2011.08.06 CITY GUIDETokyo
Chiba Kotan (コタン) in Funabashi I had been wanting to eat a miso ramen of "Kotan" that is located Funabashi. I ate such a hot miso ramen (味噌ラーメン, 600 y... 2011.08.03 ChibaCITY GUIDE
FOOD & DRINK Maccha flavor is popular now. Toppo maccha flavor and kakigori. I could't but buy it seeing such a special maccha sauce on whipped cream and maccha i... 2011.07.27 FOOD & DRINKTokyo
GUNMA (Kusatsu, Kawarayu) Tenugui : Tenuguis I bought at Kusatsu Cute tenuguis that I got at the souvenir shop in Kusatsu A shop sold 4 tenuguis for 1000 yen at Kuesatsu. I began ... 2011.07.26 GUNMA (Kusatsu, Kawarayu)
Tokyo Closed – [Tokyo] Spaghetti lunch at Carmen (カルメン) in Harumi Toriton bldg What is your favorite sauce for spaghetti ? I like tarako best ! Tarako is cod roe. Carmen (カルメン) in Harumi toriton bld... 2011.07.24 Tokyo
SHOPPING Tenugui : Cats / Echigo Kamekonya Cute tenugui can be found at Tsukishima ! I like collecting tenuguis. Now, I display it on the dining wall to take thi... 2011.07.21 SHOPPING