Thanks to a new friend of mine, Yuko, I have become well-acquainted with a cafe called Hagi Cafe. I’ve been a number of times due to its stylish interior, art exhibitions, trendy shop, tasty drinks, delicious food, and savory desserts—need I say more? Whether I feel the need to get out of the apartment, write… Read More A cafe obsession

The correct term for this dish is okonomiyaki. A few days after arriving in Japan, my friend, Hiroki, again, took me to a delicious restaurant, specializing in okonomiyaki. The area we where in is known as Tsukishima, which felt more traditional than other parts in Tokyo. I should mention, that along with sushi, okonomiyaki is one of… Read More A Japanese pizza pancake or whatever you want to call it

The day that I went apartment hunting, viewed 12 apartments, and actually fell in love with one of them, was the day I discovered a delicious ramen shop. It was steps away from the apartment I had officially chosen to be mine (rent). My real estate agent’s wife, Sonya, recommended it to me. She and… Read More A ramen shop, steps away from my apartment

Restaurant name: Sushizanmai <–click for more info Sushi was a given. My friend, Hiroki, took me to a sushi restaurant in the Tsukiji area. He had told me that this sushi restaurant, like many others in the area, is special since they receive relatively fresh fish from the famous Tsukiji market everyday. Let’s just say, this was a… Read More A memorable first meal helps with recollection

I would have loved to start this sooner, but alas, it begins now. I’ve recently moved to Tokyo shortly after graduating university, and I now teach English—sounds pretty cliché, right? Well it’s not just that; it’s an unforgettable experience that I am taking on and so are many of my colleagues. It has already been two months… Read More A very late start