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Hamarikyu Gardens: A Green (Tea) Oasis Amid the Bustle of Modern Tokyo (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-12-02 by tikichris

Hamarikyu Gardens is bucolic swath of ancient parkland and ponds on the site of the 17th century villa of the Tokyo’s first Shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu. Surrounded by Tokyo’s towering modern skyline, a wander round the gardens offers a relaxing opportunity … Continue reading →

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Shinbashi: Blade Runner Lights and Yakitori Delights (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-11-22 by tikichris

Even though the air is thick with super modernity and elements of cutting edge urban living abound with backlit signage and advertisements for everything everywhere and trains zipping past overhead, there was still something age-old and village-y about the place. … Continue reading →

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Visiting and Staying in Tokyo’s Shiny Shiodome (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-11-10 by tikichris

Set on the edge of Tokyo Bay and located near the narrow noodle-shopped lanes of Shinbashi, fashionable and upscale Ginza, ancient and green Hamarikyu Gardens and the super bustling Tsukiji fish market, the central Tokyo neighborhood of Shiodome provides an … Continue reading →

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Japanese #SoupSearch Day One: Tokyo!

Posted on 2012-10-30 by tikichris

I spent last week exploring Japan in search of the next great flavour for Ainsley Harriott’s World Kitchen range of soups. I had so much fun. For me, Japan has been a dream destination since I was a little kid watching episodes … Continue reading →

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