Jiji Baba

Jiji Baba

Popular for its Western-styled comfort food, Jiji Baba is an authentic restaurant that imports its ingredients from the hometown where Jiji (Grandpa) and Baba (Grandma) were born which is Yamagata and Yamanashi prefecture.  This family-run business offers big...
Tsujihan つじ半 日本橋本店

Tsujihan つじ半 日本橋本店

Tsujihan is a seafood donburi restaurant, all the seats face the chef so it is very intimate and a great place to go if you are craving fresh fish. The Kaisendon, which is a donburi with a mix of seafood on top, is very popular and you can even get an ochazuke service...
Ueno Zoo 

Ueno Zoo 

Ueno Zoo is home to many animal species unique to Japan, such as the Yezo deer, native to Hokkaido, and the adorable Japanese squirrel. If you are coming to Ueno, definitely take the time to visit to see these rare animals. Another reason to visit Ueno Zoo is to see...
Ameyoko

Ameyoko

Ameyoko, Ueno’s lively shopping strip, is well-known as one of the city’s defining locations, attracting large crowds on weekends. Ameyoko began as a black market during WWII, but it has since evolved into a popular shopping district with a lively ambiance. The market...
Kodama

Kodama

A reasonably priced buffet in Meguro is Kodama. This western restaurant is full of a variety of foods and even includes a salad bar. The simple interior design creates a calm and relaxing atmosphere. It has a large space, so it’s a good spot for families or larger...