New York's Own Tokyo Bar
Ever wonder what it might be like to jump inside a comic book like that 80's A-ha Video? Well, me neither - but you can experience it nonetheless with a trip to Tribeca's Tokyo Bar (277 Church Street New York, NY 10013). The soaring walls and…
Sake Diplomacy
Attending a sake tasting at the Japanese Consul General's private residence was a unique experience.
Upon arriving, we went through security and found ourselves in the grand foyer of a town house that looked like it belonged to a robber baron…
Hibino Star Sighting!
My trip to Japan was exhilarating, but exhausting. After days of struggling to find my way around around Kyoto and embarrassing myself trying to use broken Japanese, I was glad to be back in my crowded, loud, but favorite city: New York, baby!…
Shopping for Sake: Isetan, the Musical
After my adventures in Yamaguchi, it was back to Kyoto for a final few days in Japan. After a week of thrilling 'firsts' (first shinto ceremony, first bullet train, first brewery visit...) it was time for another very important "first"...…
