It is said that what we have seen too many times tends to lose its charm. Strange enough I kinda agree with that. There’s nothing special about Mitsubishi Ichigokan building for many Tokyoites. Common passerby never bother checking the building, accustomed to the familiar surrounding scene, I’m no exception. I’ve been passing by Mitsubishi …
Mima Isono
Welcome to TiptoeingWorld, a blog by Mima Isono, hyperactive mom with restless feet and wandering mind living in Tokyo, Japan.
Happy New Year Everyone! Today is the first working day after the new year’s holiday ended in Japan. We’d been going around Tokyo and its suburban areas for pictures taking and observing the crowd. I always found new year in Japan was extremely exciting, not because of the fireworks nor year end party. It …
Where is the best place for a day trip from Tokyo? That was the question from my readers recently. Many have been to Japan for more than once. Thanks to the depreciating yen and JR pass ticket going around Japan has become more and more affordable this past five years. When you have been to …
As one of Tokyo’s upscale areas, Omotesando is a home luxury brands like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Tod’s, Gucci, Alexander Mc Queen and many other popular luxury brands. Its pedestrian shopping street is often referred as Tokyo’s Champs-Elysees and rarely is a quiet place to roam around. Omotesando is also known as young, trendy and fashionable …
Harajuku is very much quintessential of any visit to Tokyo. I’m very much certain that none skips Harajuku whenever travel to Tokyo. As a destination, Harajuku will be always on top of everyone’s list when it comes to getting around Tokyo. It’s the most popular place for the young. Harajuku’s neighbour area, Omotesando is no …
The affluent area of Ginza is always a great place to wandering around apart from shopping. As a home to many luxurious brands, Ginza is an attraction for many shopaholics and travellers. These days, shopping in Ginza has become more and more affordable as the selections of good are widen, thanks to duty free …