Dear you, Thank you for braving all that you had to. Thank you for choosing to live. I promise it gets better. 🌙 Show Details Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Shining Theater @sailormoon_stst Show dates vary 11:30 / 14:30 / 15:30 / 19:30 Tickets for adults: ¥8,000 to ¥32,000 #PR #sailormoon #anime #itgetsbetter
One bite and you’ll know that mille-feuille katsu is different. Layers of thin-sliced pork make it so much juicier and more tender than regular tonkatsu. Not just that — Kimukatsu has many flavors you can enjoy, from yuzu pepper to cheese and beyond. Come hungry, there’s plenty to enjoy here. 📍 Kimukatsu Ebisu Honten 4-9-5 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0013 Mon–Sat: 11:00–15:00 (LO 14:30) / 17:00–23:00 (LO 22:00) Sun: 11:00–15:00 (LO 14:30) / 17:00–22:00 (LO 21:00) About a 5-minute walk from JR Ebisu Station (East Exit) #PR #tonkatsu #kimukatsu #ebisu #tokyoeats
If you think this is just a bear paw handing you drinks, think again. Visiting this cafe is a full experience you get to interact with the bear paw, which feels like your personal cheerleader. Oh, and the drinks are spot on too. 📍 ANAKUMA CAFE @anakuma.cafe Address: 1-23-28 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001 Access: 5-minute walk from JR Harajuku Station Hours: Mon–Fri 11:00–19:00 / Sat–Sun 10:00–21:00 #pr #anakumacafe #tokyocafe #harajuku #kawaii
Halal-certified A5 Wagyu in the heart of Nakano — melt-in-your-mouth proof that halal doesn’t mean settling for less. 📍Yakiniku Lee-en (焼肉 李苑) Address: 1F Lions Plaza Nakano, 5-60-2 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo Hours: Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 (Lunch) / 17:00–22:00 (Dinner) | Sat, Sun & Holidays 11:30–22:00 Access: 4-minute walk from JR Nakano Station Prices: ・Premium A5 Wagyu Set – ¥5,680 ・A5 Wagyu Ramen – ¥2,380 #PR #halal #yakiniku #wagyu #nakano
I accidentally captured this while filming the statues in Fukusaki, Hyogo Prefecture. I was sitting on a bench, filming this wonderfully silly statue, when an elderly woman came out through the entrance. My first instinct was to stop, thinking I might be in her way. Instead, she looked at me with the biggest, brightest smile, as if she was simply happy to see someone enjoying the statue. Lately, I've become more conscious of how I occupy public spaces in Japan. It feels like every week brings another headline about stricter immigration policies or growing frustration toward foreigners. After enough of those stories, it's easy to internalize the message that foreigners aren't welcome here. This is a country with a long and complex history, so those conversations aren't without context. But this small moment isn't an isolated one. The day before, an elderly woman held the door open so I could put my suitcase into a locker, watching patiently as I struggled to fit it in. A few weeks before that, an elderly man paused and held back a row of bicycles so I could park mine on the rack. These moments happen again and again, quietly challenging the narrative that foreigners aren't welcome here. I'm not sharing this to say prejudice doesn't exist. I only need to look at my comments section to know that it does. What I'm saying is that two seemingly opposite things can be true at once. There can be prejudice, and there can also be incredible kindness. My own lived experience doesn't always match the dominant narrative, and it's reminded me that the loudest voices aren't necessarily representative of everyone. Based on 14 years here, I choose to believe that while hate exists, kindness does too. Sometimes it's quiet. Sometimes it's unexpected. But it's there. If the headlines have been weighing on you too, I hope this gives you a small reason to look up and notice the people around you. Not everyone judges others by the color of their skin or where they come from. Many people are still quietly choosing kindness, and sometimes that's the story worth holding onto.
I once read that 90% of our worries never actually come true. And yet, here I am, still overthinking everything. What’s helped, even just a little, is making matcha. Something about moving my hands gives my brain somewhere else to go. For a few minutes a day, I’m not managing anything, I’m just whisking my troubles away. Get your matcha goods from @fukuoka.otaku Featured in the video: • Resin whisk • Yame matcha • Kyushu no KoUBuTsu Wokashi (Crystal Candy Gift Box) #PR #matcha #japanesefood #japaneseculture
Seafood heaven 😭 I don’t think I’ve ever eaten this much crab in my life. The grilled shrimp was so good we ate it with the shell, and the kani miso? Easily the best I’ve tasted. If you want a seafood feast in Tokyo, here’s the branch we visited: 📍Isomaru Suisan Shinjuku Sanchome Branch Open 24 hours 4-minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station 7-minute walk from Shinjuku Station #PR #磯丸水産 #isomarusuisan #tokyoeats #shinjuku
Well this was one crazy ride. If you’re looking for a fun night out in Tokyo or Osaka where you can sit down, have a drink, and experience the chaos that is Japanese comedy, check out Yoshimoto Comedy Night OWARAI. The show is designed to be enjoyed even without fluent Japanese, with simple English, physical comedy, non-verbal humor, and translations on screen. 📍 Yoshimoto Comedy Night OWARAI Tokyo Theater: Yoshimoto Roppongi Theater Osaka Theater: Yoshimoto Dotonbori Theater Price: ¥3,800 Includes: 1 Drink Ticket #PR #owarai #yoshimoto #japanesecomedy #japantrip
A puzzle game in Asakusa? Yes, please. Asakusa Mystery Walk lets you solve clues, explore local spots, learn trivia, and even trade food tickets for snacks along the way. 📍 Asakusa Mystery Walk Starting point: Asakusa Cultural Center Access: 1F, 2-18-9 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo Price: ¥5,000 Time needed: 60–120 minutes Available time: 9:00–20:00, recommended start between 10:00–16:00 Language: English only #pr #asakusa #japantrip #asakusatour #tokyotravel
Some towns you visit for the sights. Fukusaki, you visit for the scavenger hunt. I spent an entire day wandering side streets and parking lots looking for yokai hiding on benches, map in hand, and while the whole thing left me so knackered that I slept with my mouth open on the Shinkansen home, I have no regrets! This is such a fun adventure and I’ll do it all over again. The details: 📍 Yokai benches — 20+ statues scattered around town, outside shops, near the station, along residential streets. 🚲 Rental options — Fukusaki Station Tourist Center, right by the station. Regular bikes, electric-assist bikes, sports-style E-bikes, and a two-seater mini electric car with a yokai (Gajiro) design painted on it. Second bike rental location near Tsujikawa. 🗺️ Map — Free physical map at both tourist centers. Digital version online, available in 11 languages. 💴 Cost * Regular bike: 300 yen/day * Electric-assist bike: 500 yen/day * E-bike (sports-style): 1,000-1,500 yen depending on day and duration * Mini car: separate rate, ask at the center ⏰ Time needed — 3-5 hours to see most of the statues. A full day if you want all of them. 🚄 From Osaka — About 1.5 hours by train, one transfer around Himeji. Easy day trip. #fukusaki #japantravel #hyogo #yokai #福崎町
Omurice is already comfort food, but putting a Wagyu hamburger on top makes it more indulgent. This is Niku to Tamago near Tokyo Station, a meat omurice restaurant that’s easy to add to your plans if you’re around Nihonbashi, Tokyo Station, or COREDO Muromachi. We tried the Cheese Wagyu Hamburger Steak Omurice, served hot on an iron plate with fluffy eggs, seasoned rice, and self-service soup and coleslaw. The whole meal is both satisfying and comforting. A solid option when you want something casual but still a little special near Tokyo Station. 📍Niku to Tamago Nihonbashi Branch（肉とたまご 日本橋店） Business hours: 11:00–21:00（L.O. 20:30） Nearest station: Mitsukoshimae Station, direct access Access from Tokyo Station: about 5 minutes by taxi / about 14 minutes on foot Cheese Wagyu Hamburger Steak Omurice - ¥2,900 #pr #omurice #wagyu #tokyofood #肉とたまご
You think you missed your window. That the industry moved on without you, and now you’re just too old to catch up. I believed that too, for years. But nobody tells you that the thing making you feel behind is actually the thing that makes your work worth watching. The years you spent living, working, learning, failing, that’s not baggage you’re dragging into content creation. That’s the whole point of it. So if age is the reason you haven’t started yet, flip it. It might be one good reason you actually should. #contentcreatorlife #contentcreation #agegap
If you want a Tokyo head spa that actually treats your scalp (not just relaxes you), uses vegan and halal-certified products, and leaves you with real aftercare knowledge, then Liberta Tokyo in Ebisu needs to be on your list. What sets this place apart: he doesn’t just send you off after. He teaches you how to care for your scalp and hair at home so the results actually last. And being from Kansai, he keeps you entertained with great stories the whole time (he uses a translating app for English-only speakers). Save this for your next Tokyo trip if you want to treat yourself to a head spa that goes above and beyond. 📍Liberta Tokyo IG: @liberta_tokyo_headspa 3F 1-11-3 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Hours: Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun, holidays 10:00–19:00, Thu 13:00–22:00, Sat 10:00–20:00 (closed Mon) Access: 4-min walk from JR Ebisu Station #pr #tokyoheadspa #headspa #jbeauty #ebisu
Tsukiji is more than just eating on your feet. At Kururi Zushi, just steps from the Outer Market, you can roll your own temaki using fresh ingredients at your own pace. No rush, no rules. They also offer halal and vegan ingredient options, so everyone can join in. If you’re planning a trip to Tsukiji, add this one to your list. 📍 Kururi Zushi (くるり寿司) 4-7-5 Tsukiji, Tsukiji KY Building 1st Floor, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 4-minute walk from Tsukiji Station Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun — 10 AM to 7 PM Wed — 3 PM to 7 PM To reserve, check the link in their bio. IG: @kururizushi #pr #tokyotravel #tsukiji #japantrip #sushi
Knowledge, you can Google. Connection, you can't. That's the philosophy Kenny lives by every single day he shows up to Asakusa, pulls his rickshaw, and meets a stranger who becomes, for a little while, his passenger. This series was a collaboration with Kenny, and if you're here from his side, hi. Consider this a little gift from me to you. I hope this tiny peek behind the scenes gave you a bit more of the man you already love. Thank you, Kenny, for letting me do this. Wishing you full rickshaws and happy passengers always. 🙏 Want to ride with him? DM Kenny directly on Instagram to book a tour. IG: @asakusa_rickshaw #japantravel #asakusa #rickshaw
Red underwear, anyone? It sounds silly until you understand what it represents: the desire to keep living well, to stay healthy, to not disappear. Then it makes complete sense. Sugamo has long been nicknamed “Harajuku for Grannies,” and while the older crowd is very much the heart of this place, you’ll find younger visitors here too. It’s a great spot for tabearuki — snacking and strolling your way down the shopping street. Would you buy red underwear if you came here? Drop a comment below. And tell me — which Tokyo neighborhood should I cover next? #mappingtokyo #sugamo #tokyotravel #japantrip #巣鴨
Had me saying yes at the first bite. Save this for the next time you’re in the mood for sukiyaki. 📍 Taishu Shabu-Shabu Katsuji, Ueno-Okachimachi Wagyu Sukiyaki Rice Set Meal Short rib - ¥2,980 Sirloin & Short rib - ¥3,980 Sirloin - ¥4,980 Lunch: Mon-Sat 11:30-15:00 / Sun & holidays 11:30-23:30 Dinner: Mon-Wed & Fri 17:00-23:30 / Thu 17:30-23:30 #pr #sukiyaki #wagyu #ueno #okachimachi
What happens when you turn a church into a cafe? Freundlieb has been in Kobe since 1924, founded by a German POW named Heinrich who came to Japan during WWI, married a Japanese woman, and simply never left. When the Great Hanshin Earthquake damaged the original bakery in 1995, the third-generation owner moved everything into this 1929 neo-Gothic church — which survived the quake almost untouched. The building is now a registered Tangible Cultural Property, and the family has never sold it. #freundlieb #kobe #cafe #hyōgo
