Tokyo, Japan

Scenery around Tokyo

Japanese kids are some of the cutest kids I’ve ever seen. I’m so impressed by how much independence they can have – and that this is only possible because of how safe Japan is.

Cube-shaped cars fit perfectly in the small residential streets

Wandering around Nakameguro

Meiji Jingu

The Meiji shrine was a nice getaway in the middle of the city. A walk through the park was a much-needed breath of fresh air and nature. I was told later by my uncle that the huge torii gate was built with wood from Taiwan.

Cycling

Arakawa river – so flat

Cafe Kitsune for brekkie

All of the food

I love Japanese food. Just look at its presentation… This is a canteen lunch from the Amazon head office – just a regular workplace cafeteria and everything is compartmentalised and made with care.

Savoy

Who knew the best pizza is found in Tokyo?

It’s mesmerising to watch the chef at Savoy make the same two pizzas over and over again. It must be how the Japanese make such amazing food – they perfect it through repeated practice.

Tonkatsu Maruya

Discovered this gem from a random cycling adventure. We walked down the stairs and found ourselves in a super local tonkatsu joint, where the patrons were mostly business men and tradies.

Buri standing sake bar

An Ebisu favourite, one of our friend’s favourite spots to take visitors. The sake jars ice up inside when you hit it repeatedly – still boggled at the science behind this.