From Tokyo with Love: Summer 2021

August 29, 2021 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan | IKIMASHO!

Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo, Travel: Inside Japan • Tags: asia, blog, design, ikimasho, japan, japanese, justin egli, photography, tokyo, travel

From Tokyo with Love: June 2021

July 23, 2021 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan

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From Tokyo with Love: May 2021

June 20, 2021 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan | IKIMASHO!

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From Tokyo with Love: January 2021

February 8, 2021 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan | IKIMASHO!

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From Tokyo with Love: December 2020

December 29, 2020 by joostay

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From Tokyo with Love: October 2020

November 19, 2020 by joostay

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From Tokyo with Love: August 2020

September 12, 2020 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan | IKIMASHO!

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From Tokyo with Love: June 2020

July 12, 2020 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan | IKIMASHO!

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Fine Dining in Tokyo: NARISAWA (2 Michelin Stars)

July 11, 2020 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan | IKIMASHO!

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From Tokyo with Love: May 2020

June 13, 2020 by joostay

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From Tokyo with Love: March 2020

April 8, 2020 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: daily life, ikimasho, japan, japanese, photography, suburbs, tokyo, travel

From Tokyo with Love: January 2020

February 12, 2020 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan | IKIMASHO!

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Postcards from Miyajima

February 6, 2020 by joostay

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Postcards from Hiroshima

January 21, 2020 by joostay

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❤️ IKIMASHO 2020 DARUMA! ❤️

January 4, 2020 by joostay

Do you know Japanese Daruma dolls? At the start of the year you colour one eye in black, set a goal for yourself, and then if you achieve your goal you colour the other eye. I am currently making a limited number of IKIMASHO Daruma postcards to welcome 2020. Each card will be individually drawn and painted, and come with a message from me. (Eyes will be left blank for you to colour!) If you would like one, please drop […]

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Goodbye 2019. Hello 2020. / さよなら2019、こんにちは2020

December 31, 2019 by joostay

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Old-school gyoza in Minowabashi

July 17, 2019 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan | IKIMASHO

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A walk around: Minowabashi, Tokyo

July 6, 2019 by joostay

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Fine Dining in Tokyo: LA TABLE de Joël Robuchon (2 Michelin stars)

June 18, 2019 by joostay

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Monochrome Memories / 東京でのモノクロの思い出

June 9, 2019 by joostay

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From Tokyo with love / 東京より愛をこめて

May 29, 2019 by joostay

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Yakuza show of strength at Sanja Matsuri 2019

May 19, 2019 by joostay

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Under the falling petals / 桜の花の散る下に

April 14, 2019 by joostay

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Fine Dining in Tokyo: Nadaman at Shangri-La

April 4, 2019 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan | IKIMASHO!

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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

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo, Travel: Inside Japan • Tags: blogging, buddhism, design, environment, escape, japan, japanese, justin egli, Kamakura, life, lifestyle, nature, photography, tokyo, travel, travel blogging, travel writer, travel writing, Zen

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.

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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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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!

Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: autumn, colour, design, fall, japan, japanese, justin egli, photography, south east asia, tokyo, travel writing, Zen

Adventures in Aomori / Part 3: Among Nature

October 15, 2018 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan | IKIMASHO!

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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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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

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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 2018

May 6, 2018 by joostay

IKIMASHO! | Daily life in Tokyo, Japan

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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.

IKIMASHO! | Daily life in Tokyo, Japan

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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

IKIMASHO! | Daily life in Tokyo, Japan

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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

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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

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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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