An Elegant Evening at Le Bar á Vin 52, Azabu Juban

Looking for a new place for that special date night rendezvous? Le Bar á Vin 52 on the main street of the Azabu Juban is...

By Cheryl White
July 24, 2015 | Food & Drink

A Breakfast to Luxuriate Over at the Imperial Hotel

Anyone who has ever tried getting a meal in Tokyo before 11 a.m. knows that our city’s breakfast culture is nearly nonexistent compared to that...

By Kelly Wetherille
July 17, 2015 | Food & Drink

The Magic of Mos Burger

MOS Burger is the second largest fast-food chain in Japan and holds a special place in the heart of many people. The founder, Satoshi Sakurada,...

By Joanna Pearce
July 13, 2015 | Food & Drink

Recipe: Japanese Tofu and Vegetable Chowder

Kencho-jiru is a soup that is a typical example of Japanese home cooking, but in fact it is also a Buddhist "shojin ryori" dish that...

By Mariko Nakamura
July 6, 2015 | Food & Drink

Cocktails and Sushi at Andaz Tokyo

When you look out from the 52nd floor of the Andaz Tokyo hotel at the top of Toranomon Hills, your heart skips a beat. You...

By Katharina von Tschurtschenthaler
July 3, 2015 | Food & Drink

Pom Pom Purin Cafe, Harajuku

Pom Pom Purin is the lovable golden retriever character brought to us by Sanrio. He is never seen without his signature brown beret, and he...

By Joanna Pearce
June 29, 2015 | Food & Drink

Genki Sushi: Perfect for Tokyo Visitors on a Budget

Genki Sushi draws diners from all over the world with two things quintessential to Japan: sushi and super cool robotics. At the Shibuya branch, white...

By Amanda Taylor
June 26, 2015 | Food & Drink

Recipe: Cucumber Seaweed Marinade

Cucumber is another cooling vegetable that is very cheap and readily available all across Japan. Plus, it consists of 96 percent water, meaning it's perfect...

By Mariko Nakamura
June 15, 2015 | Food & Drink

Andaz Tavern Blends European and Japanese Flavors

This month marks one year since the opening of Toranomon Hills, as well as the Andaz Tokyo hotel, which occupies its top floors. To celebrate,...

By Katharina von Tschurtschenthaler
June 12, 2015 | Food & Drink

Luxurious Summer Soirées at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo

We can’t all be on a 24-hour champagne diet, but three’s not so bad. From six to nine on selected evenings, you can indulge in...

By Leilani R. Gobaleza
June 5, 2015 | Food & Drink

Recipe: Nasu Dengaku

Eggplant is in season in the summer here in Japan, and it is said that the vegetable has the ability to lower our body temperature...

By Mariko Nakamura
June 1, 2015 | Food & Drink