Gonpachi, a taste of Edo
Rumoured to be the filming location for the famous fight scene involving Uma Thurman and the Japanese actress Chiaki Kuriyama in the Quentin Tarantino movie Kill Bill (it wasn't but the two places look almost identical), Gonpachi is a Japanese restaurant serving up equal parts...
Thank God for Hallelujah
While the simplicity and subtleness of Japanese food is often appealing, there are times when you just want something bolder, brasher; something that takes your senses for a bit of a spin. Some of the best food for offering a full-on taste experience is undoubtly Korean food. The oftentimes...
Finding that special something
One of the really fun things about spending some time in Tokyo is the opportunity to happen across some item, gift, product or food that has you immediately reaching for your wallet. Shopping here can elicit more than a few expressions of delight, and it’s one of reasons some people like visiting...
Above it all
There is something compelling about watching the sun set on a city as you’re perched high above, high enough to enjoy a panoramic view of streets, neighborhoods and buildings as they stretch out to the horizon. Once the transformation from daylight to darkness is complete and the city below...
Award-winning sushi
A small restaurant with a giant reputation for serving some of the highest quality sushi, Umi sushi is a high-end establishment with a very well-respected third-generation chef whose fresh, constantly changing menu selections are not available at other places.
The restaurant itself,...