Sushi Blog

Everybody is fond of good old days.  If you are a baby boomer in Japan, everything brings back memories of your childhood here at Dagashi bar. The quintessentially retro facade of the building lures people in for "Needful Things."  The wide range of candies are sure to make people born in 1950s and 60s feel nostalgic.

Tiffany, a daughter of African American parents was born in Japan and is currently studying at a Temple University in Tokyo, Japan.  Speaking perfectly natural Japanese, but the only kid at school with a different ethnic background, she has and interesting story to tell spending her childhood in the Japanese countryside, then moving to the United States at age 12.

The Japanese discount superstore Don Quijote has everything and more from everyday items to food.  With over 160 locations throughout Japan, international tourists can get all the shopping done in this mega store. Paolo features the best bento you can get at the most popular discount store.

Roppongi is the district in Tokyo well known as the city's most popular nightlife district among international visitors and residents from overseas, offering a large number of internationally themed bars, restaurants and night clubs. Paolo shows us some of the best places to visit.

Be tempted with smells and plenty of family-run businesses. Sunamachi Ginza Shopping District is a locals kitchen filled with people shopping for everyday food. It is also a popular destination for street walkers to grab a bite of wide array of street food.