Shiba / Hamamatsucho / Shiodome

To fuel up for a busy day today, I ate breakfast at Bubby’s in Ark Hills. They also have five other locations in Tokyo you can view on the link below. Surprised that at 9:00 a.m. on a weekday there were only a few people.  I liked the outside seating, …

If you have a big family or big eaters, and live in central Tokyo one of your go to supermarket shopping locations should be Hanamasa Wholesale Supermarkets (Niku no Hanamasa (肉のハナサ). Hanamasa is a wholesale supermarket whose roots began as a supplier to restaurants, but is now open to the public …

A trip to Tokyo Tower (東京タワー) with the kids is a must do for visitors or newly arrived Tokyo expats. Not only is the view great, but the ride up is really, really cool! For Special Discounts purchase tickets online via Voyagin (trusted partner). There are two observation levels; one …

I recommend you consider a Tokyo Rainbow Bridge Bike crossing, if you have a goal of visiting the Odaiba area. Some many great places to visit in Odaiba including the Shiokaze Park,  Miraikan, Oedo Onsen, Sony ExploraScience and Lego Land. Here is our full list of family fun in Odaiba or Toyosu …

Le Pain Quotidien is Shibakoen is a unique breakfast spot in Tokyo since it opens early (7:30) and is nestled between cultural and sonic spots such as Shiba Park, Zojoji, Tokyo Tower, Daimon, and Hamarikyu. A great spot to enjoy an early breakfast or brunch before you set out for …

Hamarikyu Garden Park (浜離宮恩賜庭園 Hama-rikyū Onshi Teien) is one of the largest and most diverse Japanese Garden Parks in central Tokyo. It is also one of the nine Metropolitan Cultural Heritage Gardens. Hamarikyu Garden Park is located on the original edge of Tokyo Bay in Chuo-ku (near Hamatsucho, Shinbashi, and Shiodome). …

The Shiba Park Playground is a great space, with updated play equipment in a downtown Tokyo central park. The play equipment is some of the best I have seen in a public park and the ground under the climbing equipment is padded – probably because the park is directly in …

Kyu-Shiba-rikyu Garden is one of the oldest serving Japan parks in Tokyo. It a great place to spend 30-60 mins before a trip to the Hamarikyu Gardens or Zojoji. Kyu-Shiba-rikyu Garden (Kaigan, Minato-ku) – 2nd Oldest Surviving Park in Tokyo Picturesque Edo-era landscape garden with a pond & bridges, plus …

Ukai Tofuya at the base of Tokyo Tower in Shibakoen is one of my most favorite Tokyo culinary lunch destination. Ukai specializes in tofu cuisine, which compliments the seasonal fish and vegetables they also serve.  The restaurant is located in a lovely Japanese garden which adds to the excitement of …