Japan travel tips 7/16/2015 Shibuya,Ramen&Matcha Beer Garden

WAttention Tokyo’s editor Tor Ching Li went to three popular ramen restaurants and demanded the spiciest they had to offer to gauge how spicy Tokyo’s ramen is to the Singaporean palate.

It’s easy to get around Tokyo and Japan’s other major cities by public transport.

No stay in Japan is complete without going to an onsen, or natural hot spring. Bathing in one of Japan’s famous onsen is one of the most relaxing experiences on this planet, as you will feel the hot springs’ water warm you to the core, healing your tired body.

On a day in June, the editors at MATCHA received a piece of interesting information: at Ochanomizu, the city of musical instruments and students, you can drink a mysterious product called “Matcha Beer”. Since it is related to “Matcha”, of course we would like to find out more information.

Kura, the Japanese traditional store houses, are to be found everywhere around the country. Built to withstand fires, with thick walls protected by wall cladding made of charcoal tiles (see namako walls), they were usually annex buildings housing the food reserve and other valuables.