Tokyo lifestyle: Canal Café in Iidabashi, Chinzan-so garden and fashion in Ikebukuro Sarah Deschamps and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo is a very intriguing city which caters for so many different lifestyles. Also, within such a short space of time you can visit a wealth of diversity. This article provides a glimpse into [...]
Tokyo lifestyle in Harajuku and Omotesando: fashion, culture and natural buzz Sarah Deschamps, Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo is internationally famous for state of the art buildings, modern infrastructure, and being an economic powerhouse. Lifestyle in this mega-city is richly rewarding because each district will provide something new. However, if [...]
Tranquility in Tokyo: Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Shinjuku is a thriving part of Tokyo and for fashion lovers you have an amazing array of department stores to visit. Also, the train station which serves Shinjuku is the busiest in the world therefore this highlights the bustling [...]
Tokyo tourism and lifestyle: Mount Takao-san Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Mount Takao-san is a welcome retreat from the stresses of modern life for Tokyoites and internal and international tourists also visit this stunning part of Tokyo. Indeed, it is amazing to think that such a mountain range exists in the [...]
Tokyo Lifestyle and the Garden of Koishikawa Korakuen: tranquility and escapism Sarah Deschamps and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The pace of life in all major cities throughout the world can sometimes catch up on people therefore gardens are important places to unwind and refresh the soul. Of course individuals visit beautiful gardens for [...]
Japan and the Green Tea Ceremony in history Olivier LeCourt and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Japanese green tea ceremony is internationally famous because of the many angles to this rich cultural tradition. In historical terms this ceremony dates back to the ninth century and once the spiritual angle became associated then new dimensions [...]
Tokyo tourism: Chinzan-so garden, delicious food and rich in culture Olivier LeCourt and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Chinzan-so is a stunning garden in Tokyo whereby you can view the natural beauty of an amazing Japanese garden, beautiful architecture, elements of Buddhism, the magical world of Shintoism, and so much more. Also, unlike the [...]
Tokyo tourism and gardens: Rikugien and Kiyosumi are exquisite gardens Sarah Deschamps and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo is an enormous city which attracts Japanese tourists, international tourists, and business people, all year round. This ultra-modern city means many things to different people because for some it is all about modernity but to others they [...]
Korakuen: exquisite garden in Tokyo and fusion of Chinese and Japanese ethics Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Koshikawa Korakuen Garden is a beautiful place to relax and to witness the stunning styles of a traditional garden in Tokyo. The construction of Korakuen began in 1629 and the influence of China can be seen and felt [...]
Tokyo fashion and gardens: Rikugien, Kyu-Furukawa and fashion in Omotesando Sarah Deschamps and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The beauty of Tokyo is that this mega-modern city caters for various lifestyles and areas change quickly. If you adore fashion then Tokyo is an amazing city because you have a plethora of choices. Therefore, each fashion district [...]
Tokyo tourism: Kiyosumi Gardens and Fukagawa Edo Museum Sarah Deschamps and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo is ultra-modern and the fashion scene is amazing throughout the capital of Japan. However, if you want to know more about Japanese culture and relax in a stunning garden then a visit to Kiyosumi Shirakawa via either [...]
Tourism in Tokyo: Chinzan-so garden and delicious food Olivier LeCourt and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tourists are spoilt for choice in Tokyo because you have so many places to visit but if you want to enjoy a stunning garden which is rich in history, then Chinzan-so is a must place to visit. Not only [...]
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