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Places and Events which will satisfy your stomach with delicious food.
A Futuristic City Emerges in the Takanawa Area! Discover the Appeal of TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY
Apr 25, 2025
On March 27, 2025, TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY, one of the largest new urban developments in central Tokyo, officially opened its doors to the public. Spearheaded by JR East, this large-scale project transforms approximately 9.5 hectares around Takanawa Gateway Station into a futuristic city that combines...
Spring in Full Bloom: Discovering Cherry Blossoms at Popular Spots in Minato City, Tokyo
Mar 25, 2025
As spring breezes begin to blow, cherry blossom season is just around the corner. Minato City—where modern elegance meets rich historical charm—is home to some of Tokyo’s most iconic hanami (flower viewing) spots. Tokyo officially announced the start of the cherry blossom season on March 24. Whether...
A Palace of Luxury in Shimbashi! We Explored the Astonishing Food, Entertainment, and Leisure at Grand Hammer!
Feb 25, 2025
In the fall of 2024, a massive food, entertainment, and leisure building debuted in front of Shimbashi SL Square. The newly opened Grand Hammer lets you experience the otherworldly with diverse dining and entertainment that spans nine floors from the basement to the eighth floor and rooftop. The cre...
Explore Minato City’s Hidden Gems with Yamato Delivery Drivers!
Dec 4, 2024
Known for its Kuroneko Yamato brand, Yamato Transport Co., Ltd. operates approximately 2,800 offices across Japan, with around 60,000 delivery drivers providing services primarily through their TA-Q-BIN delivery network. Delivery drivers, who crisscross cities transporting packages for both individu...
Discover the World of Japanese Tea Culture! A Visit to the ITO EN Museum
Jun 28, 2024
Tea has long been an integral part of people's lives in Japan. Now, a museum dedicated to the charm and culture of tea has opened in Shimbashi. The Ocha Culture Creation Museum and Oi Ocha Museum, a unique combined museum, opened on May 1, 2024. This unique facility was created in the historic Shimb...
History and Tradition of the Shiba Centennial Society: Reforms by Long-Established Shops in Shibadaimon and Shimbashi
May 31, 2024
In 2016, businesses in the Shiba district of Minato-ku with more than a century of history came together to form the "Shiba Centennial Society." Amid ongoing redevelopment and a changing urban landscape, these time-honored businesses have woven their history and traditions into the local fabric. Wha...
Newly opened in Toranomon Hills! Exploring the potential of the information dissemination base “TOKYO NODE”
Feb 27, 2024
On October 6th, 2023, Toranomon Hills Station Tower, which has 49 floors above ground and is approximately 266 meters tall, opened in Toranomon Hills. Located at the top of this skyscraper directly connected to Toranomon Hills Station on the Hibiya Line is TOKYO NODE, an information dissemination ba...
Experience Japanese tea ceremony and hand-rolled sushi. A special moment to interact with "Japanese culture" at Happo-en.
Jan 25, 2024
Happo-en, with its vast Japanese garden of about 33,000 square meters, celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2023. The Japanese garden, dating back to the Edo period, is open to everyone to explore and enjoy the changing scenery throughout the seasons. Continuing its tradition of conveying Japanese bea...
Japan's Largest Indoor Theme Park! All the ways to enjoy Tokyo Joypolis
Nov 7, 2023
Located within Odaiba shopping mall DECKS Tokyo Beach, Tokyo Joypolis, the largest indoor theme park in Japan, celebrated its 27th anniversary on July 7th, 2023. Its greatest feature is an entirely indoor experience that remains temperate, allowing you to enjoy its over 20 attractions whatever the w...
A New Holy Land for Dieters Is Here! Let’s Sneak Over to Protein Café “Promarl”
Aug 30, 2023
High-protein that is low in fat is typically thought of as something for people who work out and train, but it’s also a favorite among dieters looking to slim down, women in pursuit of gorgeous skin, and many more. For this particular occasion, we stopped by Protein Café “Promarl,” which just opened...
Amazing night views alongside the greenery! Discover a hole-in-the-wall luxury beer garden in Roppongi!
Jul 26, 2023
It's beer garden season and I was thinking about which beer garden I will visit this year. While there are plently of beer gardens in Minato-ku, no beer garden is as well as known for it's atmosphere than the beer garden on the rooftop of Arc Hills in Roppongi. I was curious about what kind of exper...
This summer, enjoy a craft beer picnic in the nature of Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku!
Jun 21, 2023
Recently, restaurants with breweries attached that serve craft beer have become popular in central Tokyo. Of particular note is RACINES AOYAMA, located in the "Nonoyama" complex in Kita-Aoyama. From spring through summer, a "picnic set" is available to enjoy in the forest within the facility. What k...
Gastronomy in Minato-ku, Tokyo! Photogenic Parfait & Matcha Sweets
Jun 8, 2023
Beautiful parfaits and matcha sweets make your café time a high-quality, luxurious time that you can enjoy with your eyes. Minato-ku is a treasure trove of cafes and lounges where you can enjoy photogenic parfaits and matcha sweets. Here we introduce you to five carefully selected spots for a sweet ...
”WAGYU" is the pride of Japan! 4 Restaurants in Minato-ku where you can easily enjoy Wagyu Gourmetcan easily enjoy Wagyu Gourmet
Jun 6, 2023
Wagyu beef is one of the most popular foods to eat when visiting Japan. In the gourmet town of Minato-ku, there are many yakiniku restaurants, steakhouses, kappo restaurants, and other restaurants that mainly serve wagyu beef. Recently, many restaurants have been focusing on easy menus with a twist ...
Delicacies from all over Japan! 4 B-Grade Gourmet Dishes to Try in the Gourmet Town of Minato-ku
Apr 26, 2023
Minato City, which has a face as a gourmet town, also attracts B-class gourmet foods from all over the country. The deliciousness of these delicacies is exceptional, as they have been selected by the local community and refined in Tokyo. Here are some B-class gourmet foods that you must try when you...
Tea rooms, kimonos, houseboats, and even ninjas! 4 spots to experience Japanese culture in Minato-ku
Apr 26, 2023
In Minato City, there are spots where you can visit as a tourist and experience authentic Japanese culture. There are various types of experiences such as tea ceremony, kimono, yakatabune (houseboat), and ninja. In this issue, we will introduce some of the best places to experience Japanese culture ...
【Video Article】 Let's learn more about Japanese Sake! Sake Information Center: Discover the Rich Sake Culture of Japan
Apr 24, 2023
The term "national sake" refers to sake, authentic shochu and awamori (rice wine), and mirin (sweet sake), all of which are representative of Japan's history and culture. The "Japanese Sake Information Center" operated by the Central Association of Sake Brewers of Japan was established to promote th...
Check out the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Minato Ward, Tokyo! How to view cherry blossoms in style in central Tokyoto look at flowers in style in the city center
Mar 16, 2023
Minato-ku has many cherry blossom viewing spots where you can enjoy cherry blossoms in style. You can enjoy cherry blossoms in a historic park or on the terrace of a stylish restaurant! In this issue, we will introduce our recommendations and hanami gourmet information for each of these cherry bloss...
Under Attention from the TV Series "Roppongi Class!" Proposing a Date Course When Coming to Roppongi For the First Time
Jul 6, 2022
Roppongi is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Tokyo's Minato Ward and is full of hot spots to see, play, and eat. So, for those who are going to be walking around Roppongi for the first time, here are some suggestions for the best date course! [9:00] Start the day with a visit to "Tenz...
[Video Article] Experiencing "Empty-handed" Barbecue! Spending a Glamping-like Summer Vacation Watching the Views of Tokyo Bay Day and Night
Jun 20, 2022
Odaiba is full of tourist attractions such as shopping, dining, and entertainment facilities. Odaiba has everything you need for fun, but did you know that there are actually many popular spots for BBQ where you can enjoy the feeling of glamping while gazing at the ocean view? This time, we went to ...
Sweets & Gifts from Minato, Tokyo That You Can Buy Online
Dec 24, 2021
In this article, we will be introducing sweets and gifts of Minato, Tokyo that you can buy online. All of the shops on the list are traditional and have a best-selling item. Why not try these gifts, not only as presents for your loved ones but also for yourself? Akasakamochi from Akasaka Aono Origin...
"Video Article" Lunch at the gardens of "Meiji Memorial Hall" in Motoakasaka
Oct 20, 2021
In mid-November, the leaves of the trees in Tokyo start to change color, marking the beginning of the fall season. There are many spots to see autumn leaves in Minato ward, Tokyo such as Shibakoen or Old Shiba Rikyu Gardens. The most famous of them is the row of Gingko trees in Outer Meiji Jingu. To...
A Hotel Buffet for the New Normal at LUXE DINING HAPUNA
Jul 7, 2021
As long distance travel has been restricted the hospitality sector all across Japan has been struggling greatly. Many of the hotels in Tokyo's Minato Ward, which boasts over 30,000 rooms throughout the district, are still in a difficult situation. The impact of the pandemic has been most severe on h...
Fluffy pancakes and the ultimate French toast! A breakfast that you need to experience when sightseeing in Minato Ward
Jun 25, 2021
The morning on your trip greets you with a refreshing awakening. The first thing to enjoy when you wake up is breakfast, to charge your energy for the day. It's okay to stay in your hotel, but if you want memories that are a little more special, why not visit a famous restaurant that offers a breakf...
Escape the Summer Heat! The Coolest Spots in Minato Ward
Jun 17, 2021
Summer is nearly here. As the days start to get hotter, I'm sure many of you out there will start feel like leaving the city to escape the oppressive heat. Well did you know that Minato Ward's many parks and waterfronts make it a cool oasis right in the heart of Tokyo? Keep reading to learn about a ...