Tag: Tokyo
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Male Geisha Met In Tokyo
The flurry of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) discussions following the start of the 2025 Trump presidency reminded me of my most surprising encounter in 20 years in Japan: a male geisha! Respect to him for overcoming stringent Japanese traditions, respect to his community for making it happen, and respect to Tricolage travel agency for…
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T’s Tantan 🍜 Vegan Ramen & More
T’s Tantan stores exist in Japan inside Narita airport, Tokyo station (“Gransta Tokyo”), and Ikebukuro station. I frequently eat at T’s Tantan Tokyo station before riding my train back home. Their healthy menu includes permanent dishes and seasonal dishes. So far, all the dishes I tasted were flavourful. My favourite seasonal dish so far was…
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Happo-en — Historic Venue Reimagined For Modern Events
I just attended the 2025 Renewal Plan Briefing Session of Happo-en, a renowned Japanese venue with a rich history dating back over four centuries as a garden and restaurant. Getting ready for its centennial anniversary in 2043, Happo-en is embarking on a transformative renovation to remain a premier destination for weddings, MICE events, and corporate…
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Tokyo Station
Major train station just east of the imperial palace, Tokyo Station lets travellers reach Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka in a few hours by shinkansen high-speed train. Vegan travellers looking for a place to eat can head inside the gates to T’s Tan Tan restaurant or enjoy the neighbouring Mr. Farmer Tokyo Midtown Hibiya.
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Vegan Food In Japan
Vegan food in Japan remains difficult to find for international travellers who do not speak Japanese unless they just go to supermarkets or stay in hubs such as Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. However, high-quality vegan food is incredibly accessible with the right information, placing bilingual residents at a significant advantage. As a vegan tourism professional…
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Mount Takao
Living for years at walking distance from Mount Takao, I hiked there many times. Far from Tokyo centre, it’s still directly accessible by train from Tokyo & Shinjuku stations so many international travellers in Japan go walk/hike there. Its autumn leaves and statues of legendary tengu make Mount Takao particularly popular, and a guide is…