James Tse's Reviews

Shibamata Taishakuten Sando

Katsushika Shibamata has been chosen by the country itself as one of Japan’s iconic scenic spots. It’s also no exaggeration to say that Shibamata Taishakuten and its approach are iconic parts of Tokyo’s shitamachi (old town) areas that possess striking atmosphere and appearance.

• Kita-Senju, Katsushika
• Shopping Streets

Hotel Route-Inn Yokohama Bashamichi

Conveniently located near multiple train lines, including Bashamichi Station on the Minatomirai Line, this hotel is a great base for both business trips and sightseeing in Yokohama.

• Yokohama
• Hotels

Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho

A commercial facility in a historic area where the samurai of the Tokugawa family made their residence in the Edo period. From the first floor to the fourth floor are shops and restaurants full of personality. The “Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho” is located on the 30th to 36th floors. The others are offices.

• Akasaka, Roppongi, Azabu-Juban
• Commercial Buildings

Yakiago Shio Ramen Takahashi, Shinjuku Main Store

An elegant Japanese-style ramen restaurant. The soup combines a broth made from domestic pork bones and chicken carcass, with the main ingredient being "Yakiago" - flying fish dried and grilled. Multiple types of seafood broth are layered in the mix. For the salt seasoning, "Yakiago" prepared using Takahashi's unique method is used, combining broth extracted at two different temperatures with salt from Okinawa. The refined and delicious flavor of the premium ingredient "Yakiago" is a highlight.

• Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya
• Ramen

Todaiji Temple

In the Nara period (710-794), Emperor Shomu had the Rushana Daibutsu (Great Buddha) built at his request, and a memorial service was held in 752. This temple is one of the representative temples of Nara. It took nearly 40 years to build the temple complex.

• Nara
• Shrines & Temples

Shinjuku Station West Exit HALC

Long-standing shopping mall with a strong presence as seen from the bus terminal at Shinjuku Station West Exit.The name (HALC) comes from the abbreviation of “Happy Living Center”.It is connected to the Main Building of Odakyu Department Store at the West Exit of Shinjuku Station by the Carillion Bridge on Level 2.

• Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya
• Commercial Buildings

Babadaimon no Keyaki Namiki

Keyaki Namiki is a 500-meter long walkup that's flanked with over 120 Zelkova trees. The avenue serves as a promenade that leads to Okunitama-jinja Shrine, and remains the sole National Natural Monument in Japan to be designated for its Zelkova trees.

• Fuchu, Chofu, Tama
• Tourist Attractions

JRA Tokyo Racecourse

"Nippon Derby", "Tenno Sho (Fall)", and "Japan Cup" are just a few of the big horse races held at this large-scale racecourse. Since its completion in 1933, countless races between famed horses have been held here to the delight of their many fans.

• Fuchu, Chofu, Tama
• Museums

[Closed Down] BICQLO

The electronics retailer BIC CAMERA and the fashion business retailer UNIQLO have collaborated to open a shopping building. From peripheral equipment for computers and consumer electronics for daily life to ladies and mens wear, you can shop for an extensive assortment of items in a single building, so it is very convenient.

• Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya
• Commercial Buildings