June 22, 2024
Michelin Names Its Best Ramen in Tokyo
Michelin Guide recently updated their “Best Ramen in Tokyo”.
Check out which shops and signature styles made the cut.
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June 13, 2024
Tokyo’s Official Dating App — A Lot to Love?
Bloomberg has called it “actually a good idea” and VICE has provided the click-bait fuel by calling it a “sex app”.
Let’s take a closer look.
June 5, 2024
Aman’s First Branded Residences Will Be in Tokyo
Aman creates sanctuaries that provide guests and residents with the feeling they so desire – of solitude, of being away from it all, but yet a sense of belonging.
The world-renowned hospitality company recently announced its first standalone branded residences, overlooking Tokyo Tower within Mori Building’s visionary, 30-years-in the-making Toranomon-Azabudai development.
Claiming the top 11 floors of the magnificent Mori Tower – Japan’s tallest residential building – the residences offer their owners a sanctuary literally and figuratively at the pinnacle of city life.
May 24, 2024
Haneda Breaks Passenger Records for FY 2023
Tokyo’s Haneda Airport saw a record 19.1 million international passengers in fiscal year 2023, according to government data released on Wednesday.
The increase is, of course, attributed to a rise in inbound tourists following the easing of COVID-19 border restrictions, but we believe increasing commitments from international carriers and its popularity by way of convenience to central Tokyo have also played critical roles.
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May 15, 2024
A Brief History of the Meikyoku Kissa
Meikyoku kissas (名曲喫茶), or “classical music cafés,” are a distinctive part of Japanese culture, particularly in Tokyo. These establishments emerged in the early 20th century and provided a unique space for music enthusiasts to enjoy classical music in a café setting.
Heralded kissas like Lion Cafe have been garnering media and tourist attention as of late, with some calling it Tokyo’s “worst best kept secret.”
A brief history of these wonderfully unique establishments may help contextualize why they are so revered by enthusiasts and regulars, yet also so often misunderstood by non-Japanese visitors.
Park Hyatt Tokyo has paused operations for a 17-month restoration program in celebration of its 30th anniversary and currently scheduled to reopen in October 2025. During this time, all hotel facilities and services are fully closed.
April 29, 2024
OpenAI Opens First Asia Office in Tokyo
OpenAI continued its push for greater global market share and major influence today as it opened its first Asia office in Tokyo and unveiled a Japanese GPT-4 model.
The Microsoft-backed company is “committed to collaborating with the Japanese government, local businesses, and research institutions to develop safe AI tools that serve Japan’s unique needs and to unlock new opportunities.” Read more
April 20, 2024
Tokyo Government Confirms Tsukiji Redevelopment Project
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has formally announced its selection of a consortium of 11 companies, including real estate developer Mitsui Fudosan Co.. and The Yomiuri Shimbun Holdings, as a business operator to redevelop an approximately 47 acre lot at the former site of the Tsukiji Market in Chuo Ward. Read more
March 6, 2024
Uber Eats Launches Robots in Tokyo
December 24, 2023
A Non-Traditional Christmas Movie, Tokyo Style
You could lazily stream a set-it-and-forget-it classic Christmas movie marathon, as most do during this yule time stretch.
Or, you could check out Satoshi Kon’s Tokyo Godfathers for a change. It stars an atypical cast of “heroes” that go through all kinds of misadventures while wrestling with the holiday spirit.