You probably know that a castle and a château should mean the same, the only difference being whether you speak in English or in French. Let me tell you that Continue Reading
First of all, May in Japan means the Golden week. Usually it is the first week of May, and due to a number of national holidays falling next to each Continue Reading
There is one place in Tokyo that is said to be one of the best spots to visit during cherry blossom season. It combines old, new, and of course, blooming Continue Reading
Cherry blossoms no room in the selfie for me* Cherry blossom is one of the first things that come to mind when you think about Japan. It is indeed a Continue Reading
March has just started and Japan is already impatiently waiting for the event of national importance – Sakura (cherry blossom) season. You suddenly notice that decorations in the shopping malls Continue Reading
Sometimes we like places, things or even people for no obvious reason. It happened to me when I first heard the name Omotesandō. I liked how it sounds and so Continue Reading
You may be surprised, but in a country of strict rules and norms, there is some flexibility, and you may never guess where. Religion! Even though religion is one of Continue Reading
“So you get an idea. A stupid idea but you like it.” (Frank Gehry, Manifesto) Japan is a country of norms and rules, some written and even more implicit that Continue Reading
They say the world was created in seven days. Try to guess how long does it take to build a city from scratch? Believe it or not, but it can Continue Reading