Koenji Awa Odori is an annual dancing festival held in summer in Tokyo. “Odori” means dancing in Japanese. The dancing comes from “Awa”, an old name of Tokushima perfecture. That’s why it is named “Awa Odori” (a dancing from Awa ). Since Awa Odori becomes very popular throughout Japan, many other cities replicate this event. …
Mima Isono
Welcome to TiptoeingWorld, a blog by Mima Isono, hyperactive mom with restless feet and wandering mind living in Tokyo, Japan.
Everybody loves to travel to new places, experiences new culture and having fun. Facebook, Instagram and Pinrest are full of pictures of great places around the world. Thanks to social media nowadays more and more people are encouraged for traveling whether on solo, with couple, family or in group travel. However, many are still using …
Planning your trip to Tokyo Japan can be overwhelming. There are so many things to see, food to try and “kawai” cute things to buy, yet so little time in hand. Planning a trip to Tokyo must be carefully done. If you are not careful enough, you can lose money. One common mistake that …
Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo is the world’s largest and busiest fish market. It is the most famous wholesale market in Japan. Tsukiji is well known for its tuna auction that starts by 5am (generally close on Sunday). Although Tsukiji is famous for fish and seafoods, other things like vegetables, fruits and flowers can also …
Going to Disney Park is always fun. In Japan, it is Disney Resort, located 17 minutes by rapid train from Tokyo station. It is one of the attractions tourists will not miss while visiting Tokyo. Disney Resort is the only attraction in Tokyo that never get quiet even in cold winter or heavy rain. Disney …
Hakone is one of tourists top destinations few hours away from Tokyo. It is part of Kanagawa perfecture. Visitors can choose a one-day trip or a weekend stay in Hakone. Our first trip to Hakone was so wonderful that makes us want to come back again in a different season. Getting to Hakone from Tokyo …