We’d spent the whole morning weaving through Nakamise Shopping Street, snapping photos at Sensoji Temple and nibbling on street snacks along the way. By noon, the snacking had worn thin. We wanted something hot, something comforting, something we could sit down with. So we walked over to ICHIRAN Asakusa Rokku for a proper bowl of […]

We had just demolished a bigger-than-your-face chicken cutlet at Asakusa Anshinya. Stomachs full. Then we spotted another queue right opposite. Asakusa Menchi — also sitting on my must-eat list, thanks to review after glowing review. Full or not, we joined the line. Asakusa Menchi Sells One Item. That’s It. Asakusa Menchi sells minced meat cutlets. […]

In one of my earlier posts, I shared about Nakamise Shopping Street and the snacks we tried while wandering around Sensoji Temple. But that wasn’t the full list. There were a few more food spots in the area that I deliberately left out, simply because I felt they deserved their own posts. These are the […]

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Sensoji Temple wore us out. The crowds, the heat, the endless snapping of photos. We needed a sit-down, so we ducked into Carib Coffee Shop, a short stroll from the temple. No research, no shortlist. It just looked busy, and mostly with locals, which is usually a decent sign. Inside, it’s proper old-school Japanese kissaten energy. Dark wood, […]

A childhood photo carries a specific kind of weight, especially years later, a birthday party from decades ago, a first day of school, a summer that no longer feels quite real in memory. Those photos usually sit in boxes or old albums, rarely looked at, even though they hold moments people would genuinely love to […]

After spending the earlier part of the morning exploring Nakamise Shopping Street and the surrounding neighbourhood, we made our way back towards Sensoji Temple. By late morning, the area was absolutely packed with a mix of tourists and locals soaking in the historic atmosphere. Passing through the grand Hozomon Gate with its iconic giant red […]

Sensoji Temple sits at the top of almost every Tokyo itinerary. Arrive mid-morning and you’ll understand why that’s both a blessing and a curse. When my hubby and I turned up, the crowd near the main hall was already shoulder to shoulder. So we did what any hungry couple would do — we skipped the […]