travel writer and street photographer
Kōenji prides himself on being brave with a punk spirit. Its anti-consumer spirit is evident in thrift stores, old buildings, and low-cost, no-frills bars and restaurants, while its innovative bravery is evident in the shops. live street art and music venues. It is a stop on the JR Chūō-Sōbu Line, a suburban line that connects … Read more
Far to the east of Tokyo, meaning east of Sumida-gawa, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa is one of Tokyo’s oldest districts, an industrial center formerly seen as an alternative to the western side of Tokyo. city. – side cover. From here, the city center is easily accessible via the Hanzōmon Line and the Toei Ōedo Subway Line from Kiyosumi-Shirakawa … Read more
Shimo-Kitazawa, with its low skyline and criss-crossed narrow streets, has attracted artists, musicians and students for decades. In other words, those with irregular schedules – which means great nightlife every night of the week, plus live music venues and plenty of record stores. The area is connected to central Shinjuku and Shibuya by train. Never … Read more
Tomigaya is part of what is sometimes called the “Shibuya worm” – it’s within walking distance of Shibuya’s bustling shopping and entertainment hub, but couldn’t be more different. The buildings here are small chef-owned restaurants and chic cafes that make up Tokyo’s food scene. The nearest subway station is Yoyogi-kōen on the Chiyoda Line. Yoyogi … Read more
Naka-Meguro is a trendy residential area that stretches along a tree-lined canal, Meguro-gawa, giving the neighborhood a laid-back feel. Many creative people live there, which explains the high concentration of unique shops and restaurants. Naka-Meguro is the terminus of the Hibiya Subway Line and also a stop on the Tōkyū Tōyoko Line (two stops from … Read more