You do no see people eating and drinking in the regular train. If you are on the long distance train like Shinkansen, it is a different story. There are two reason why you are not welcome to eat on the train. (1) You will be leaving mess on the floor and seats. (2) Your food leave smell in the car. (3) Eating in the places...

Where is downtown Tokyo? The picture is Shinjyuku 新宿 from Akasaka 赤坂 Area. Tokyo has many downtowns but all located inside the Yomanote loop (山手線). Ya...

Did you know there is a steak house in Japan that sell the meat by the gram and cook it for you. They have just open the store in New York. I found it fascinating to see this restaurant last time I was in Japan. The steak you see weigh 415 grams ... about 14 oz. It was cooked perfectly and it only cost 2,697 yen or US$24...

Do you know how to spot a taxi cab in Japan ... There ares some obvious signs like little light at the top of the roof and name of cab company on the side. But, one distinguishing feature of Taxi in Japan is "Green License Plate". Taxi must be licensed by the government and when the cab and cab driver is licensed, they re...

By Kosuke Kuji   "The U.S. National Sake Appraisal" that has been held every year since 2001 was held again this year. Entries of over 350 sakes are e...

I checked in to New Otani Hotel in Akasaka, Tokyo. I have been using this hotel for years and they give me a great rate. This will be my office and bedroom for next 4 days.

By Kosuke Kuji Tokyo Station that is located in Tokyo which is also the center of Japan. Tokyo Station has been newly born and changed with a large sc...