No, it’s not green paint, though you’d be forgiven for mistaking it for such. Koicha is thick green tea, consumed almost exclusively in tea ceremony. Koicha tends to be more expensive than normal green tea as it requires a very high grade leaf with a milder, sweeter taste. This is because the amount of tea used…
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Omotesando Dori
For a taste of unique modern architecture and luxury boutiques, stroll down stately Omotesando Dori. Start or end at Omotesando station at one end and Meiji Jingu-mae station at the other. Weekends, the sidewalks are packed with people but you can also enjoy an excellent used kimono outdoor market at the corner opposite Tokyu Plaza (with…
$150 Watermelon
It should be no surprise that the cost of fruit in Japan is much higher than many other countries given the limited available land. But how do you explain a $150 watermelon? A typical watermelon of this size costs $25-30, but this beauty, called “Godzilla Egg”, comes with it’s own cage. The answer to this question is…
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