Hey there, I’m Akita Bow. Though I was born and raised in Tokyo, I’m actually an Akita dog originating from Akita Prefecture in the northeastern part of Japan.
I want to share with you the things I’ve come across while strolling through the streets of Tokyo and stories I’ve heard from people. If you visit Tokyo, give my story a read. I know the streets of Tokyo much better than the folks around here. Cheers!

Tokyo Walking Guide around Buzzy Shinjuku Street to Serene Shinjuku Gyoen – You can sense the present vibe of Tokyo!
Invite international travelers to my special Turf: Shinjuku. Roam the buzzing streets of downtown Tokyo, scope out cool ...

Tokyo Walking Guide around Grime Shinjuku Kabukicho to Serene Shrines – Blending Purity and Grime
To truly understand another Shinjuku, it's essential to explore its nuances of light and shadow. This part is the route ...

Tokyo Walking Guide: Abroad that’s just buzzing with festivities, Okubo
Today, I wandered around Okubo Station. I don't know when the shift happened, but this place has been totally drenched i...

Tokyo Walking Guide, Tokyo Suburb from Inokashira Park and Ghibli Park to Intimate Dining Hamonica Yokocho – Make you feel like living
If you're a bit fed up with the Tokyo crowds, why not check out Kichijoji in the outskirts? It could be a chill day trip...

Tokyo Walking Guide around the Center of Subculture Nakano Broadway and Sunplaza – Try local life, and embrace the everyday moments of a new place
If you're gonna travel, really soak in the local vibes. And if you're hitting up Tokyo, you gotta dig deep. Nakano's my ...

Tokyo Walking Guide from Tokyo Tower, Tokyo’s Landmark, to Highest Mountain Atago Shrine in the central Tokyo – Giant Red Tower is still the heart of Tokyo?
Having concluded its role as a broadcasting tower in 2018, it became Skytree's backup. But the idea of Tokyo lacking a g...

Tokyo Walking Guide from Center of Tokyo, Tokyo Station, to Center of Japan, Imperial Palace
In the heart of Tokyo, there's supposed to be some kind of emptiness, as mentioned by a great French philosopher once sa...

Tokyo Walking Guide for enjoying Mt. Fuji – Have you had the chance to catch a glimpse of Mt. Fuji from Tokyo?
You know, there are quite a few places in Tokyo named after Mt. Fuji. Back in the day, catching a glimpse of Mt. Fuji fr...

Tokyo Walking Guide for Enjoying Amusement Park at the Center of Tokyo, Tokyo Dome City – Delight Attractions, Relax Hot Spring, and Watch a Baseball Game
Traveling can be tiring. You're walking longer than usual, getting excited about new things every time, and feeling a bi...

Tokyo Walking Guide around the New Center of Sub-Culture, Ikebukuro Sunshine City – New Sacred Spot for Female Otaku!
When Sunshine 60 Building in Ikebukuro was completed in 1978, it was the tallest building in Asia and all, but now it's ...