Original French cuisine such as Loup en Croûte shaped like Taiyaki Having his many years’ experience of working at Michelin-starred restaurants in Japan and France, chef Shinsuke Ishii offers courses that begin with delicious and beautiful amuse-bouche (bite-sized hors d’oeuvres) to stimulate a desire for the dishes to come. His dishes are light, yet they are respectful of traditional French cuisine. Because of the climate differences...
Enjoy sophisticated Edo-style sushi amid by greenery and sunshine The light-filled Edo-style (Tokyo-style) sushi restaurant in Grand Hyatt Tokyo features 74 seats including a 14-seat sushi counter and an outdoor terrace. If you want to appreciate the art of sushi making by chefs, reserve ahead at the sushi counter. Chef ’s Special Nigiri course is an excellent lunch option, which includes appetizer, a 13-piece nigiri sushi (a slice of raw...
Top-notch artisan sushi: fabulous balance of sushi topping, rice, and wasabi Shinji Kanesaka opened his first sushi restaurant in Ginza in 2000 and was awarded two Michelin stars in 2021. In 2012, he opened a sushi restaurant with 12 counter seats in the Palace Hotel Tokyo. Choosing prime ingredients, Kanesaka goes to great lengths to obtain the best balance of a slice of fish,...
Excellent Japanese provincial designs This is a specialty shop by D&Department Project, for carefully curated Japanese provincial designs that remain vibrant today. D&Department Tokyo The store D47 in Shibuya has three facilities: D47 Museum, which showcases productions selected from all of Japan’s 47 prefectures according to various themes: D47 Design Travel Store, which introduces and sells tourism, traditional crafts, and groceries from the prefectures: ...
Innovative design hotel made of cement and wood One@Tokyo was designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma. Its bold design combines industrial materials, such as cement, and with natural materials like wood in both its exterior and interior spaces. Its design pays homage to the district of Oshiage, which is known for its light manufacturing industry. Kuma explains it as follows: “To recall the rather...
Stay in Japanese inn with onsen, rumored to have inspired Ghibli Shima Onsen in Gunma Prefecture has been described as a hot spring that can cure 40,000 diseases. It is said to be especially effective in curing gastrointestinal diseases. Shima Onsen’s hot spring water is suitable not only for bathing to heal the body but also for drinking. Many say that the hot spring...
Long-established department store offers latest lifestyles Throughout its more than 130-year history, this department store has maintained its dignified atmosphere while showcasing the latest lifestyle items. Widely admired for its editing and presentation, it also is Japan’s only department store to offer its customers a wide variety of Japanese fashion designer labels. Its food court at the basement level, with more than 140 specialty...
Best outfits, accessories to enjoy biking in city This is a unique brand for bicycle lovers, offering sports bikes, clothing, and accessories, such as hats that you can wear when enjoying your bicycle ride in town. The flagship store in Sendagaya sells bicycles and has a pit for repairs on the first floor. It carries the original CF01 bike frame, which is a unique item...
Soft, light bag made from home-grown leather from Kuramae Leather store Ren offers bags made of special leather while prioritizing lightness and texture. Ren has created its own signature leather in collaboration with its tanners, who developed a special formulation of tanning agents and colors to meet Ren’s high standards. Ren’s owner-designer presides over the creative process, from designing to prototype production, in an atelier behind the store. Its...
Vessels, including pieces crafted by artists and those for everyday use This is a gallery shop that carries local crafts from all over Japan such as ceramics, lacquerware, glassware and woodenware. Through a space which incorporates various traditional Japanese architectural styles, it offers a wide array of handicrafts ranging from unique, high-value pieces by artists to more affordable alternative for daily use. It works closely with each artisan...
