Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Tokyo Akasaka Power Spot (Sacred Place) “Toyokawa Inari[豊川稲荷] ”

March 31, 2008 - 11:05 am by katchaman in Others  

 Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin is a branch of the main Toyokawa Inari (Myogon Temple) in Aichi Prefecture. Worship in the quiet temple is said to benefit business and if nothing else, at least provides a brief sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Hie Shrine, dubbed ‘Sanno-sama,’ was the biggest shrine in Edo during [...]

Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Tokyo Togoshi “Curry Shop KIRISHIMAYA[カレーショップ 桐島屋]”

March 30, 2008 - 1:44 pm by katchaman in Food, Others  

Do you know the Japanese Curry?  It is original in Japan.  You can eat the real homely Japanese Curry here.  It is “Curry Shop KIRISHIMAYA[カレーショップ 桐島屋]”.
                                    Hamburger Curry 900 yen 
Curry Shop KIRISHIMAYA [カレーショップ 桐島屋]
[Address] Togoshi 5-7-19, Shinagawa-ku
[Tel] 03-3787-8807
[Access] 2 minutes walk from Togoshikoen Station on the Tokyu Ohimachi Line.

Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Tokyo ”Cherry in full bloom [満開の桜]”

March 29, 2008 - 7:07 pm by katchaman in Others  

The cherry blossoms are really beautiful now in Tokyo.
Akasaka Toyokawa Inari

Meguro River(night)

Shibuya Markcity

Shibuya Cerulean Tower

Hiratsukabashi Meguro-ku

Togoshi Shinagawa

Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Tokyo Harajuku “Oriental Bazaar souvenir shop”

March 2, 2008 - 8:02 pm by katchaman in Others  

I can recommend Oriental Bazaar as general Japanese Oriental Bazaar in Tokyo.

February 27 2008
-Oriental Bazaar （東京・表参道　オリエンタルバザー）-
[Address] 9-13 5-chome Jingumae, Shibuya-ku Tokyo 150-0001
[Access] 5 minute walk from Omotesando Station, served by the Ginza Subway Line, Chiyoda Subway Line and Hanzoumon Subway Line.
[Time] 10:00 ~19:00 (Closed every Thursday)
[Additional information]  Tel: 03-3400-3933
Basement: Kimono, Antique, Yukata, Fancy goods, [...]

Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Tokyo Asakusa Power Spot (Sacred Place) ”Matsuchi-yama Shoten Buddhist Temple”

- 2:23 am by katchaman in Others  

 Matsuchi-yama Shoten Buddhist Temple is said to have been founded about fourteen hundred years ago. There is a legend that the hill on which the temple now stands suddenly raised itself almost in a day, and a huge golden dragon appeared from heaven and landed on the hill; then six years later a Budhist god, [...]

Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Tokyo Asakusa Power Spot (Sacred Place) ”Imado Jinja Shrine”

- 1:34 am by katchaman in Others  

Do you know the MANEKINEKO? The MANEKINEKO（招き猫） also known as Welcoming Cat, Lucky Cat, Money cat or Fortune Cat) is a common Japanese sculpture, often made of porcelain or ceramic, which is believed to bring good luck to the owner. Imado Jinja is the birthplace of MANEKINEKO. 

 

                                                          February 17 2008
-Imado Jinja Shrine （東京・浅草　今戸神社）-
[Address] 1-5-22 Imado, Taito-ku, [...]

Back to the 50-60’s Japan -Andy’s Izakaya

- 12:34 am by sachie_kobayashi in Food  

Feel like yakitori with some beer? Japanese fish dish?
You may image that the traditional Japanese food is quite expensive. Oｆ cause that’s right to some extent, so is haute cuisine, but actually such food is not everyday diet.
Then, try Izakaya food. it’s not so expensive but yummy! Find a red lantern! Red lantern indicates “Izakaya”, or [...]

Cafe -Hatoh(Shibuya)-“Kodaman’s J-TRIP”

February 19, 2008 - 1:04 am by kodaman in Food  

There are coffee shops everywhere serving strong taste but not all of them serve good coffee for me. Since I got bored it, I’ve always looked for a shop which cares not only beens but also a method of drip,coffee cups and quality. Some Cafes in Tokyo have served good coffee with a [...]

Hamburg steak -Gold Rush(Shibuya)- “Kodaman’s J-TRIP”

February 18, 2008 - 11:00 pm by kodaman in Food  

As you know, there are many shops and restaurants in Shibuya. Gold rush is one of the most popular restaurants among young men. This restaurant is located in front of “Tokyu Hands” which is a tool specialty store. The name of Gold rush comes from the time of Gold rush in San Francisco in [...]

Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Tokyo Akasaka Power Spot (Sacred Place) ”Hikawa Jinja Shrine”

February 16, 2008 - 9:25 pm by katchaman in Others  

This shrine is dedicated to Bishamon-ten, protector from disease and disaster and fulfiller of prayers. There are various stories about the establishment of this shrine, but it was relocated to this site during the Manji Period (1658-61) from a spot near Ippon-matsu, about 300 meters north. It is revered as one of the seven Edo [...]