Just three stops along the Yamanote Line, one of the busiest and most important rail lines in Tokyo, is Komagome. Only a few minutes walk from the station lies Rikugien Gardens, a surprisingly tranquil and most beautiful place.
Imperial Palace East Gardens – Tokyo
The Imperial Palace East Gardens is a historical garden in the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Built on the site of the original Edo Castle, during the Tokugawa Shogunate (1603 to 1868) as a palace for the heir to the Shogun, and later (1961) converted into the gardens we know today.
Tsukemen – Dipping Ramen
Tsukemen, meaning “dipping noodles” is a popular style of serving noodles in Japanese cuisine. Usually with ramen, but udon or soba noodles can also be used.
Strawberry Picking in Yamanashi Prefecture
A few weeks ago my wife and I went with friends to a lovely place in the middle of beautiful green fields in Yamanashi Prefecture, to pick strawberries.
Tokyo Mystery Circus – Escape Rooms
Escape Rooms are a unique experience which involves solving (usually) a number of puzzles to “escape” the room and win/complete the game.
They are a fun and interactive game to be played with friends or in my (our) case, as a couple.
Getting Married in Japan
A life update for those who read and had wondered why this blog has been so quiet for a month… We have been a little busy!
My First Shrine Visit
It is my hope that through more visits, I may gain a greater understanding and connection of and to my spiritual being.