The mundane & the beautiful / 平凡で美しい

April 23, 2019 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan | IKIMASHO!

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Under the falling petals / 桜の花の散る下に

April 14, 2019 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan | IKIMASHO!

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Fine Dining in Tokyo: Nadaman at Shangri-La

April 4, 2019 by joostay

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Into the Wild: Exploring the Ten-en Hiking Trail, Kamakura / 鎌倉の天園ハイキングコースに挑戦

March 24, 2019 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan | IKIMASHO!

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Fine Dining in Tokyo: The Steakhouse, ANA InterContinental Tokyo

March 13, 2019 by joostay

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A walk around: Kojiya, Tokyo

March 3, 2019 by joostay

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All is quiet in the streets / 長閑の道を進む

February 19, 2019 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan | IKIMASHO!

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Why I love living in Japan / 日本生活が大好きな理由

February 8, 2019 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan | IKIMASHO!

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AN ALTERNATIVE GUIDE TO TOKYO: 10 PLACES TO EXPERIENCE LOCAL LIFE

January 27, 2019 by joostay

Because there’s so much more to this city than Shibuya, Shinjuku and Akihabara.

Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo, Travel: Inside Japan • Tags: architecture, asia, blog, design, japan, japanese, photography, streets, tokyo, travel, travel guide, travel writer, travel writing, writing

What’s around the next corner? / たまたま通りかかった街周り

January 16, 2019 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan | IKIMASHO!

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Our dual stay with Hotel Ethnography, Kyoto / 京都のホテルエスノグラフィで泊まった経験

January 8, 2019 by joostay

Exploring the city via two ambient properties

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Getting cute at Kawai-jinja, Kyoto / 河合神社で美を願う

January 6, 2019 by joostay

The Kyoto shrine that’s attractive in more ways than one

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Looking Back & Moving Forward: IKIMASHO! 2019

January 4, 2019 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan | IKIMASHO!

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Eating our way through Kyoto / 京都での食べ巡り

December 27, 2018 by joostay

48 hours. Hundreds of flavours. A foodie adventure through the ancient capital.

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As Christmas approaches / クリスマスを楽しみにしています

December 16, 2018 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan | IKIMASHO!

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Hunting for Autumn / 紅葉狩り

December 3, 2018 by joostay

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Ramen: Bigiya, Gakugei-daigaku (Michelin Bib Gourmand)

November 27, 2018 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan | IKIMASHO!

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The Joining of Worlds / 二つの世界が出会った時

November 18, 2018 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan | IKIMASHO!

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Escape from the City: Day Tripping to Jogashima

November 11, 2018 by joostay

The rugged coastline of the Miura Peninsula, Kanagawa | IKIMASHO!

Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo, Travel: Inside Japan • Tags: asia, design, fall, ikimasho, japan, kanagawa, nature, photography, Seascapes, tokyo, travel, travel writer, travel writing, winter

One life, one encounter / 一期一会

October 29, 2018 by joostay

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Tonkatsu Heaven. Dinner at Tonki, Meguro.

October 24, 2018 by joostay

If you’re only gonna serve one thing – you better do it well. IKIMASHO! | Daily life in Tokyo, Japan

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Adventures in Aomori / Part 3: Among Nature

October 15, 2018 by joostay

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A walk around: Hakuraku, Kanagawa

October 8, 2018 by joostay

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Adventures in Aomori / Part 2: An Unexpected Party

September 30, 2018 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan | IKIMASHO!

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Adventures in Aomori / Part 1: Heading North

September 25, 2018 by joostay

Part 1: Heading North | IKIMASHO!

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As the rains fall / ざあざあ. . . ざあざあ. . .

September 10, 2018 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan | IKIMASHO!

Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: asia, blog, japan, photography, Reflection, tokyo, travel writer

Fine Dining in Tokyo: Quintessence (3 Michelin stars)

August 24, 2018 by joostay

IKIMASHO! | Daily life in Tokyo, Japan.

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A uniquely Japanese Friday / 日本独特な金曜日

August 5, 2018 by joostay

Getting more than we bargained for on a simple Friday night | IKIMASHO!

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Ramen: Mitsufuji, Midorigaoka (Michelin Bib Gourmand)

August 1, 2018 by joostay

Michelin rated ramen in a quiet area of central Tokyo | IKIMASHO!

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Monkeying around in Sarushima /猿島でサルごっこ

July 26, 2018 by joostay

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What is visiting Tokyo really like?

July 16, 2018 by joostay

IKIMASHO | Daily life in Tokyo, Japan

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A Summer Saturday at Ikuta Ryokuchi Park / 生田緑地で夏を楽しむ

July 8, 2018 by joostay

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A walk around: Mizonokuchi, Kawasaki

June 26, 2018 by joostay

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Todoroki Valley: Tokyo’s Backyard / 等々力渓谷東京の庭

June 11, 2018 by joostay

IKIMASHO! | Daily life in Tokyo, Japan

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It’s been a while, Asakusa / 久しぶりに浅草を冒険

June 5, 2018 by joostay

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A walk around: Monzen Nakacho, Tokyo

May 22, 2018 by joostay

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Sunday Morning / 日曜日の朝

May 13, 2018 by joostay

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Karasumori Inari Shrine Grand Festival

May 6, 2018 by joostay

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Sayonara Sakura. A Spring Trip to Enoshima. さよなら桜

April 28, 2018 by joostay

IKIMASHO! | Daily life in Tokyo, Japan.

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Oiran Dochu Procession, Yoshiwara, Tokyo

April 15, 2018 by joostay

A return to the red-light district of the old Edo era | IKIMASHO! | Daily life in Tokyo, Japan

Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo, Traditional Festivals • Tags: asia, design, festival, japan, photography, tokyo, travel, travel writing

Purification Of Fire: Japan’s Daruma Kuyo / 日本でのだるま供養

April 7, 2018 by joostay

A ceremonial burning performed once a year by monks in Tokyo.

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My Secret Place / 私の秘密の場所

April 1, 2018 by joostay

IKIMASHO! | Daily life in Tokyo, Japan.

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Fine Dining in Tokyo: The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo

March 30, 2018 by joostay

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A walk around: Sugamo, Tokyo

March 19, 2018 by joostay

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Delusions of Grandeur

March 12, 2018 by joostay

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Welcoming Spring at Sankeien Garden, Yokohama / 横浜の三溪園で春を迎える

March 6, 2018 by joostay

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The Colourful Chigosan of Takahatafudo, Tokyo / 高幡不動尊 金剛寺の稚児

February 26, 2018 by joostay

30 pictures from the annual Chigosan Gyoretsu parade – divine children who play an important role at this temple on the outskirts of Tokyo.

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Temples, Trains & Trees: Station Hopping on the Oimachi Line

February 21, 2018 by joostay

IKIMASHO! | Daily life in Tokyo, Japan

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Fine Dining in Tokyo: yakumo saryo

February 17, 2018 by joostay

Entering a world of blissful simplicity…

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A walk around: Shoin Jinja-mae, Tokyo

February 8, 2018 by joostay

IKIMASHO! | Daily life in Tokyo, Japan

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The Wooden Train / 木製の電車

February 6, 2018 by joostay

IKIMASHO! | Daily life in Tokyo, Japan

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As the snow fell / 雪が降った時

January 25, 2018 by joostay

IKIMASHO! | Daily life in Tokyo, Japan

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Winter Sun in Shinjuku Gyoen / 新宿御苑での冬の太陽

January 21, 2018 by joostay

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Kitsch Coffee vibes at Seven, Sangenjaya

January 20, 2018 by joostay

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All About My Croquette, Shoin Jinja-mae

January 14, 2018 by joostay

A fun little restaurant in a cute little neighbourhood.

IKIMASHO! Daily life in Tokyo, Japan.

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JPN > NI

December 24, 2017 by joostay

From Japan to Northern Ireland for Christmas

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The Sounds of the Streets / 沈黙の響き

December 21, 2017 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan.

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As Winter Approaches / 冬の始まり

December 14, 2017 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan.

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Oyster Shucking in the Oshika Peninsula / 牡鹿半島でのカキ殻剥き

December 7, 2017 by joostay

Working with nature – and against it. Local life in coastal Japan.

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Return to Todoroki Valley / 等々力渓谷に戻る

November 29, 2017 by joostay

Forest bathing in the koyo autumn colours

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