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In Japan eating with chopsticks or hashi is commonplace and you will often have to ask for a fork if you are unable to use chopsticks. With the proliferation of Asian cuisines throughout the world many people are able to use chopstick quite effectively but how many do you think know their chopstick etiquette?
Yesterday […]
Did you know that there are over 1400 types of chopsticks and 1,100 different ways to hold them? There are even rules about what you should and shouldn’t do with your chopsticks. The Japanese term for chopsticks is hashi and Ginza Natsuno is a store dedicated to everything beautiful about hashi!
On a visit […]
Do you have a question about Tokyo? Is there something that you want to see more of on The Tokyo Traveler? I’m listening, and in an effort to meet your needs I have set up a poll in the sidebar (just above recent comments). This not your everyday poll, I really want to hear from […]
All of you car lovers out there will want to mark this one on your calendar! The Tokyo Special Import Car Show will be open from May 16th through the 18th and will feature a Special Euro Zone, Car Audio Zone, Motor Sports Zone, 4 x 4 Zone, Lexus world, VW-AUDI Zone and an […]
A cool article about meishi, the etiquette of business cards in Japan. This is a must read if you are traveling to Japan on business and an interesting read even if you’re not.
On Thursday morning my hubby and I awoke to a 6.7 magnitude earthquake centered about 160 miles outside of Tokyo. As I […]
Design Festa is the biggest art event in Asia, with approximately 2,600 booths and 7,000 exhibitors working in a variety of mediums. This art event is held twice a year at Tokyo Big Sight, the biggest event hall in Japan.
In addition to the shopping at the various booths be sure to check out the schedule […]
In honor of World Cocktail Week (May 8-13), Jon, The DC Traveler, has challenged the Travel & Culture Channel here at b5 media to come up with a humorous/satirical cocktail that stereotypes their city. But first, let me give you an idea for a twist on the traditional Margarita. Why not try a Sake (Japanese […]
Udon is a thick wheat based noodle that is served in a variety of different ways at Hanamaru Udon (English on signs read ‘Manmaru’), a fast food Udon chain that operates 187 restaurants throughout Japan and serves over 2.5 millions customers each month.
Noodles are a significant part of the diet in Japan and there […]
The Meiji Jingu Shrine is beautiful Shinto shrine located within a 175 acre forested area in central Tokyo. As you walk about the grounds it’s hard to imagine that you are in the middle of the bustling metropolis of Tokyo.
The deities (spirits/souls) of the Emperor Meiji and His Consort Empress Shoken are enshrined […]
Kabuki is a 400 year old traditional Japanese art form. It is considered classical theater but watching Kabuki is rarely a staid affair. Originally created by women, since 1629 men have played all of the major roles in a Kabuki drama. They wear elaborate makeup and costumes and utilize skills taught to them by […]
Whether you live in Tokyo, or are just planning a trip, you will find out what to do and see right here!
Written by Shane Sakata [email] for b5media.
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