Dining in a  lantern lit alleyway that lies humbly within walking distance of Tokyo’s glitzy Ginza stores and neon lights is sure to have you saying “Oishikatta!” – that was delicious! As you enter Yakitori Alley you will be met with a chorus of irishaimase (welcome) from the staff of the many closet sized restaurants […]

The past Saturday the Emperor and Empress of Japan celebrated 50 years of marriage.  In honor of the occasion the front window of the Wako department store in Ginza held a photo retrospective of the royal couple through the years.  The display held only five images but seemed to capture the spirit of the couple […]