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日本語↓A Tokyo matcha stop just steps from Kabuki-za. 日本語↓A Tokyo matcha stop just steps from Kabuki-za. I tried the matcha latte, tiramisu, dorayaki and matcha soft serve at the newly opened Arashiyama Saryo Ginza. My recommendation is to order the unsweetened matcha latte alongside the dorayaki, filled with lightly salted tsubuan (chunky red bean paste). They balance the sweetness of the other treats beautifully. It is a lovely little pause of Kyoto in Higashi-Ginza. I'll be sharing more of in my upcoming Tsukiji–Kachidoki walk. Stay tuned. 歌舞伎座からすぐの場所にオープンした、抹茶スイーツが楽しめる嵐山茶寮 銀座へ。甘さのあるスイーツには、無糖の抹茶ラテと少し塩味のきいた粒あんのどら焼きを合わせるのがおすすめです。これからご紹介する築地〜勝どき散歩でも、このエリアの魅力をもう少しお届けします。 📍嵐山茶寮 銀座 東京都中央区銀座5-14-5 PR @ginzaarashiyamasaryo #Cafe #Coffeeshop #StylishSpot #Sweets #GINNZA
📍 Hibiya Park | I first wandered here on a day whe 📍 Hibiya Park | I first wandered here on a day when I desperately needed somewhere quiet. I hadn't planned on visiting. I simply crossed the street and let my feet decide where to go. Looking back, I think this was the place that changed how I experienced Tokyo. Instead of rushing from one landmark to the next, I started paying attention to the spaces in between. The old stone walls of Edo Castle... The gardens tucked between office towers... The surprising quiet in the middle of one of the busiest parts of the city... I've returned more times than I can count since then and every visit reminds me that Tokyo isn't just a city of movement; it's also a city that quietly makes space for stillness. I'm really glad I chose Tokyo. 都会の真ん中にありながら、ゆったりと過ごせる日比谷公園。 東京らしい景色と歴史と自然を同時に楽しめます。 #HibiyaPark #TokyoTrip #ExploreTokyo #TokyoGuide #日比谷公園
日本語↓ POV: Failing upward on Japan’s Golden Route 日本語↓ POV: Failing upward on Japan’s Golden Route Confession Time! I failed the national interpreter guide exam (全国通訳案内士試験) for the second year in a row. And just when I was wondering whether all that studying had been for nothing, life handed me the Golden Route. Literally. Somewhere between Tokyo and Kyoto, the names I’d been trying so hard to memorize started appearing on road signs around me. Places from my history and geography books were suddenly places we could actually stop and see. Yet again, history had been my hardest subject. But this trip reminded me that maybe I don’t learn Japan best by trying to memorize everything from a book. Sometimes I need to see where the pieces fit. And the more I learn, the more I want to see. So I’ll keep studying, and keep exploring Tokyo and the history beyond it, one trip at a time. Until then, Japan’s Golden Route by Car: Is It Worth It? is now live on The Wagamama Diaries. 全国通訳案内士試験、今年も不合格でした。特に苦手だったのは、やっぱり日本史。でも今回ゴールデンルートを車で旅して、勉強していた地名が道路標識に現れたり、歴史で覚えた場所が実際の景色になったりすると、少しずつ点と点がつながっていく感覚がありました。 本で学ぶだけではなく、実際に見て、歩いて、もっと日本を知っていきたい。東京はもちろん、これからも日本各地の歴史をめぐる旅を続けます。 #JapanRoadTrip #JapanTravels #ExploreJapan #JapanGoldenRoute #JapanItinerary
日本語↓ When in Kyoto… go for sake. Kyoto may be best 日本語↓ When in Kyoto… go for sake. Kyoto may be best known for shrines, temples, and tea, but Fushimi is one of Japan’s great sake districts. Its soft underground water has supported brewing here for centuries, and the old brewery buildings, canals and cedar sake balls give this part of the city a completely different rhythm. At Fushimi Sakagura Do (@sakagurado ), I tried the sake gachapon...and somehow pulled the special prize: a limited-edition bottle to take home. A very good reminder to leave a little room in your bag when travelling through Kyoto. 京都といえばお寺やお茶を思い浮かべる人が多いけれど、伏見は日本を代表する酒どころのひとつ。やわらかな伏流水に恵まれ、昔から酒造りが続いてきたエリアです。 伏見酒蔵堂(@sakagurado )では、酒ガチャに挑戦。まさかの特賞、限定酒を引き当てました🍶 京都を旅するときは、ぜひバッグに少し余裕を残しておきたい！ #japantravel #kyoto #explorejapan #伏水酒蔵堂 #saketime
日本語↓My skin is officially entering that awkward su 日本語↓My skin is officially entering that awkward summer-to-fall phase. This month’s Qoo10 MEGAKIT picks are all about what hydration, barrier care and a little extra glow. The standout? Ooznary’s bright yellow Vita 3 Sheet Mask. It’s impossible not to notice, and I loved how fresh and juicy it felt on my skin. Also catching my attention: haruharu wonder Rose PDRN Glowy Balm, OFFON body lotion, Derma Factory Niacinamide 20% Serum, Arencia NAD+ Booster Shot and LILIBETH Blurry Peach Blush. More k beauty and shopping with Qoo10 on thewagamamadiaries.com! 季節の変わり目にちょうどいいアイテムが揃った今回のQoo10 MEGAKIT✨ 特に印象に残ったのは、鮮やかな黄色がかわいいOoznaryのVita 3 Sheet Mask💛 みずみずしい使用感で、まだ暑さが残る今の時期にもぴったりでした。 保湿やバリアケアを意識したスキンケアに加えて、ArenciaのNAD+ブースターショットや、秋メイクにも使いたいLILIBETHのブラ―リーピーチブラッシュも気になるアイテム。少しずつ秋の美容にシフトしていきます🍂 #Qoo10 #Qoo10Megakit #メガポ #PR
On the Blog: Japan’s Golden Route by Car: Is It Wo On the Blog: Japan’s Golden Route by Car: Is It Worth It? I had been preparing to work more seriously as a Tokyo guide while studying for Japan’s National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter Examination. Somewhere along the way, life chose another route for me: the Golden Route. I’ve lived in Japan for more than 20 years. I’m raising my daughter here. I write about Japan, work in tourism and spend a lot of my time showing other people around the city I call home. You might think all of that would make Japan feel increasingly familiar. Lately, the opposite has been happening. The more I study, the more places I realize I don’t know. And driving west from Tokyo made that feeling unexpectedly physical. https://thewagamamadiaries.com/japans-golden-route-by-car-is-it-worth-it/ #explorejapan #lifeinjapan #japantrip #traveltips #japantravel
日本語↓I didn’t expect to rediscover the joy of ridin 日本語↓I didn’t expect to rediscover the joy of riding a bicycle in my 40s, but here we are! And Tokyo makes it surprisingly easy! Did you know some Tokyo municipalities have their own bicycle rental programs? I recently rented an electric-assist bike for just ¥440 for 24 hours. As a Tokyo City Guide Club member, I’m always experiencing the city from a different perspective, on foot, along its waterways, by rickshaw, and now, on two wheels 🚲 There’s something about cycling that changes the pace just enough. Faster than walking, slower than a train, with plenty of time to notice the city around you. 40代になって、自転車に乗る楽しさを再発見するとは思っていませんでした。 東京の自治体によっては、手頃な料金で利用できるレンタサイクルも。今回は電動アシスト自転車を24時間440円でレンタルしました🚲 徒歩、水路、人力車、そして自転車。東京シティガイドクラブの活動を通して、いろいろな目線から東京を楽しんでいます。 #TokyoLife #japanlife #Myedotokyo #exploretokyo #tokyoguide
Still think Ryogoku is just for sumo? 両国といえば相撲のイメー Still think Ryogoku is just for sumo? 両国といえば相撲のイメージが強いですが、北斎や下町の風景、グルメなど、歩いてみるといろいろな表情が見えてきます。 How I spend a day following some of the neighborhood’s other layers: Gtting up close and personal with Katsushika Hokusai ↓ Coffee and cake at @mmc_tokyo ↓ Teppanyaki with @tokyoteppanclub_den ↓ Aromatherapy massage @relaxation_bigfootspa ↓ and a long walk down Hokusai-dori with Tokyo Skytree waiting at the end. It reminded me why I love exploring Tokyo one neighborhood at a time. Sometimes the thing a place is famous for is only the beginning. #Myedotokyo #Ryogoku #両国 #TokyoGuide #exploreTokyo
In 2006, I was a twenty-something spending my week In 2006, I was a twenty-something spending my weekends in Shibuya, chasing the latest trends and working in Shibuya 109. Twenty years later, I’m still here, and beauty is still one of my favorite ways to explore Tokyo! After years of writing about Japanese and Korean beauty, testing products, and helping readers navigate Asian skincare, one question kept coming up: “What should I actually buy?” That’s the idea behind my Tokyo Beauty Tour: Private Beauty Consultation. We explore Shibuya’s beauty shops together, testing and comparing products while talking through ingredients, routines, and what actually makes sense for your skin, lifestyle, climate, and budget. The goal? Leave Tokyo with beauty products you understand, know how to use, and actually love. PS: Every booking is PRIVATE. Come solo or bring your friends or family. Find me on Airbnb: airbnb.com/x/tokyobeautytour #thewagamamadiaries #skincarejapan #tokyobeauty #japaneseskincare #tokyoshopping
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日本語↓A Tokyo matcha stop just steps from Kabuki-za. 日本語↓A Tokyo matcha stop just steps from Kabuki-za. I tried the matcha latte, tiramisu, dorayaki and matcha soft serve at the newly opened Arashiyama Saryo Ginza. My recommendation is to order the unsweetened matcha latte alongside the dorayaki, filled with lightly salted tsubuan (chunky red bean paste). They balance the sweetness of the other treats beautifully. It is a lovely little pause of Kyoto in Higashi-Ginza. I'll be sharing more of in my upcoming Tsukiji–Kachidoki walk. Stay tuned. 歌舞伎座からすぐの場所にオープンした、抹茶スイーツが楽しめる嵐山茶寮 銀座へ。甘さのあるスイーツには、無糖の抹茶ラテと少し塩味のきいた粒あんのどら焼きを合わせるのがおすすめです。これからご紹介する築地〜勝どき散歩でも、このエリアの魅力をもう少しお届けします。 📍嵐山茶寮 銀座 東京都中央区銀座5-14-5 PR @ginzaarashiyamasaryo #Cafe #Coffeeshop #StylishSpot #Sweets #GINNZA
📍 Hibiya Park | I first wandered here on a day whe 📍 Hibiya Park | I first wandered here on a day when I desperately needed somewhere quiet. I hadn't planned on visiting. I simply crossed the street and let my feet decide where to go. Looking back, I think this was the place that changed how I experienced Tokyo. Instead of rushing from one landmark to the next, I started paying attention to the spaces in between. The old stone walls of Edo Castle... The gardens tucked between office towers... The surprising quiet in the middle of one of the busiest parts of the city... I've returned more times than I can count since then and every visit reminds me that Tokyo isn't just a city of movement; it's also a city that quietly makes space for stillness. I'm really glad I chose Tokyo. 都会の真ん中にありながら、ゆったりと過ごせる日比谷公園。 東京らしい景色と歴史と自然を同時に楽しめます。 #HibiyaPark #TokyoTrip #ExploreTokyo #TokyoGuide #日比谷公園
日本語↓ POV: Failing upward on Japan’s Golden Route 日本語↓ POV: Failing upward on Japan’s Golden Route Confession Time! I failed the national interpreter guide exam (全国通訳案内士試験) for the second year in a row. And just when I was wondering whether all that studying had been for nothing, life handed me the Golden Route. Literally. Somewhere between Tokyo and Kyoto, the names I’d been trying so hard to memorize started appearing on road signs around me. Places from my history and geography books were suddenly places we could actually stop and see. Yet again, history had been my hardest subject. But this trip reminded me that maybe I don’t learn Japan best by trying to memorize everything from a book. Sometimes I need to see where the pieces fit. And the more I learn, the more I want to see. So I’ll keep studying, and keep exploring Tokyo and the history beyond it, one trip at a time. Until then, Japan’s Golden Route by Car: Is It Worth It? is now live on The Wagamama Diaries. 全国通訳案内士試験、今年も不合格でした。特に苦手だったのは、やっぱり日本史。でも今回ゴールデンルートを車で旅して、勉強していた地名が道路標識に現れたり、歴史で覚えた場所が実際の景色になったりすると、少しずつ点と点がつながっていく感覚がありました。 本で学ぶだけではなく、実際に見て、歩いて、もっと日本を知っていきたい。東京はもちろん、これからも日本各地の歴史をめぐる旅を続けます。 #JapanRoadTrip #JapanTravels #ExploreJapan #JapanGoldenRoute #JapanItinerary
日本語↓ When in Kyoto… go for sake. Kyoto may be best 日本語↓ When in Kyoto… go for sake. Kyoto may be best known for shrines, temples, and tea, but Fushimi is one of Japan’s great sake districts. Its soft underground water has supported brewing here for centuries, and the old brewery buildings, canals and cedar sake balls give this part of the city a completely different rhythm. At Fushimi Sakagura Do (@sakagurado ), I tried the sake gachapon...and somehow pulled the special prize: a limited-edition bottle to take home. A very good reminder to leave a little room in your bag when travelling through Kyoto. 京都といえばお寺やお茶を思い浮かべる人が多いけれど、伏見は日本を代表する酒どころのひとつ。やわらかな伏流水に恵まれ、昔から酒造りが続いてきたエリアです。 伏見酒蔵堂(@sakagurado )では、酒ガチャに挑戦。まさかの特賞、限定酒を引き当てました🍶 京都を旅するときは、ぜひバッグに少し余裕を残しておきたい！ #japantravel #kyoto #explorejapan #伏水酒蔵堂 #saketime
日本語↓My skin is officially entering that awkward su 日本語↓My skin is officially entering that awkward summer-to-fall phase. This month’s Qoo10 MEGAKIT picks are all about what hydration, barrier care and a little extra glow. The standout? Ooznary’s bright yellow Vita 3 Sheet Mask. It’s impossible not to notice, and I loved how fresh and juicy it felt on my skin. Also catching my attention: haruharu wonder Rose PDRN Glowy Balm, OFFON body lotion, Derma Factory Niacinamide 20% Serum, Arencia NAD+ Booster Shot and LILIBETH Blurry Peach Blush. More k beauty and shopping with Qoo10 on thewagamamadiaries.com! 季節の変わり目にちょうどいいアイテムが揃った今回のQoo10 MEGAKIT✨ 特に印象に残ったのは、鮮やかな黄色がかわいいOoznaryのVita 3 Sheet Mask💛 みずみずしい使用感で、まだ暑さが残る今の時期にもぴったりでした。 保湿やバリアケアを意識したスキンケアに加えて、ArenciaのNAD+ブースターショットや、秋メイクにも使いたいLILIBETHのブラ―リーピーチブラッシュも気になるアイテム。少しずつ秋の美容にシフトしていきます🍂 #Qoo10 #Qoo10Megakit #メガポ #PR
On the Blog: Japan’s Golden Route by Car: Is It Wo On the Blog: Japan’s Golden Route by Car: Is It Worth It? I had been preparing to work more seriously as a Tokyo guide while studying for Japan’s National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter Examination. Somewhere along the way, life chose another route for me: the Golden Route. I’ve lived in Japan for more than 20 years. I’m raising my daughter here. I write about Japan, work in tourism and spend a lot of my time showing other people around the city I call home. You might think all of that would make Japan feel increasingly familiar. Lately, the opposite has been happening. The more I study, the more places I realize I don’t know. And driving west from Tokyo made that feeling unexpectedly physical. https://thewagamamadiaries.com/japans-golden-route-by-car-is-it-worth-it/ #explorejapan #lifeinjapan #japantrip #traveltips #japantravel
日本語↓I didn’t expect to rediscover the joy of ridin 日本語↓I didn’t expect to rediscover the joy of riding a bicycle in my 40s, but here we are! And Tokyo makes it surprisingly easy! Did you know some Tokyo municipalities have their own bicycle rental programs? I recently rented an electric-assist bike for just ¥440 for 24 hours. As a Tokyo City Guide Club member, I’m always experiencing the city from a different perspective, on foot, along its waterways, by rickshaw, and now, on two wheels 🚲 There’s something about cycling that changes the pace just enough. Faster than walking, slower than a train, with plenty of time to notice the city around you. 40代になって、自転車に乗る楽しさを再発見するとは思っていませんでした。 東京の自治体によっては、手頃な料金で利用できるレンタサイクルも。今回は電動アシスト自転車を24時間440円でレンタルしました🚲 徒歩、水路、人力車、そして自転車。東京シティガイドクラブの活動を通して、いろいろな目線から東京を楽しんでいます。 #TokyoLife #japanlife #Myedotokyo #exploretokyo #tokyoguide
Still think Ryogoku is just for sumo? 両国といえば相撲のイメー Still think Ryogoku is just for sumo? 両国といえば相撲のイメージが強いですが、北斎や下町の風景、グルメなど、歩いてみるといろいろな表情が見えてきます。 How I spend a day following some of the neighborhood’s other layers: Gtting up close and personal with Katsushika Hokusai ↓ Coffee and cake at @mmc_tokyo ↓ Teppanyaki with @tokyoteppanclub_den ↓ Aromatherapy massage @relaxation_bigfootspa ↓ and a long walk down Hokusai-dori with Tokyo Skytree waiting at the end. It reminded me why I love exploring Tokyo one neighborhood at a time. Sometimes the thing a place is famous for is only the beginning. #Myedotokyo #Ryogoku #両国 #TokyoGuide #exploreTokyo
In 2006, I was a twenty-something spending my week In 2006, I was a twenty-something spending my weekends in Shibuya, chasing the latest trends and working in Shibuya 109. Twenty years later, I’m still here, and beauty is still one of my favorite ways to explore Tokyo! After years of writing about Japanese and Korean beauty, testing products, and helping readers navigate Asian skincare, one question kept coming up: “What should I actually buy?” That’s the idea behind my Tokyo Beauty Tour: Private Beauty Consultation. We explore Shibuya’s beauty shops together, testing and comparing products while talking through ingredients, routines, and what actually makes sense for your skin, lifestyle, climate, and budget. The goal? Leave Tokyo with beauty products you understand, know how to use, and actually love. PS: Every booking is PRIVATE. Come solo or bring your friends or family. Find me on Airbnb: airbnb.com/x/tokyobeautytour #thewagamamadiaries #skincarejapan #tokyobeauty #japaneseskincare #tokyoshopping
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