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Old-School Noodle Goodness: Kanda Yabu Soba

While in Japan last winter, I decided to check out one of the oldest soba shops in Tokyo, Kanda Yabu Soba. The restaurant dates all the way back to 1880, during the Edo period, and comes from a time when soba got famous as a fast food for busy people. To my surprise, my group managed to get in. While the wait was somewhat long—around 30 minutes—it was nowhere near as bad as I was expecting for a…

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Kanda Yabu-Soba, Restaurant(Tokyo, Japan) かんだやぶそば★★

I ate Seirou-soba, Aiyaki（grilled duck and Japanese leek）, and Soba-sushi（sushi made from soba）at Kanda Yabu-Soba (^o^)

I thought Aiyaki was good taste (^o^)v

かんだやぶそばでせいろうそば、あいやき、そばずしを食べて来ました(^o^)

あいやきが美味しかったかな(^o^)v

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両親と神田〜御茶ノ水辺りを散策👣

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❛𝐭𝐨𝐤𝐲𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯 𝐛𝐨𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐭.𝐢𝐢❜

𝒇𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔— souya, hanma, nahoya, hakkai, kazutora, shinchiro

𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒎𝒆— tokyo revengers // tōkyō ribenjāzu

𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎— headcannons

𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒓𝒆— fluff!

𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔— none :)

────✰ 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐲𝐚

words of affirmation

would one-hundred percent write cute little texts everyday to brighten your morning and evenings. that way he knows your day has started and finished on a happy note. he’d compliment how beautiful you looked that day, how he’ll dream of you later that night in the evenings. while in the mornings he’d say how excited he was to see you, how he missed you even though he had walked you home the night before. he made sure you always knew you were loved. he prefers doing this over text due to how shy he is to say it in person, and this way you can go back and read over his words if you ever feel down. ❝good morning beautiful. just wanted to let you know that i love you, i’ll pick you up after school.❞

────✰ 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐦𝐚

quality time

it doesn’t matter if he has time or not, he is spending time with his s/o. hanma is all about excitement, so you are most definitely never bored with this man. he’s always taking you out and spending unnecessary amounts of money on activities for the two of you to do. he’ll spend hours the night before planning what the two of you will do, where you’ll eat, how you’ll get there, what the two of you can talk about. he’s a bit controlling, but it’s the thought that counts and the fact he puts so much effort into showing you his love is so adorable. ❝okay, first we’ll eat dinner at kanda yabu soba, and next is skydiving.❞

────✰ 𝐧𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐲𝐚

physical touch

he’s definitely more of a touchy boyfriend. he likes to show his love for you through touch, rather than words like his brother. he always brings you into large hugs whenever he sees you, warming you inside and out. when he can’t engulf you in one of his huge hugs he’ll wrap his arm around your shoulder, bringing your body close to his while he talks with his friends or walk around the city. this man loves having you glued to his side, even when it’s like 30 degrees celsius (85ish fahrenheit)! ❝get over here right now.❞

────✰ 𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐤𝐚𝐢

physical touch

hakkai is super sweet! he doesn’t want to absolutely crush you in showers of his affection, so he’s good with just holding your hand in order to show his love. he’s old fashioned in a sense. he always asks before he latches his hand onto yours. a small smile forms on his face whenever (which is 98% of the time) you say yes. he loves to trace circles on the back of your hand, with the pad of his thumb, while he holds it. when it’s cold out, he’ll grab your hand and intertwine your fingers inside of his coat pocket to warm your hand. ❝can i hold your hand?❞

────✰ 𝐤𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚

words of affirmation

your heart broke when kazutora was locked up the second time. it’s hard for both of you, to keep your relationship together when you can only see him through a glass window and talk to him through a phone. kazutora makes sure to always write you lengthy letters. explaining how his day has been, how he loves and misses you, and what you two will do when his sentence is complete. though it isn’t as great as seeing him in person, his letters never fail to make you smile. ❝the second i get out of here i’m going to hold you so close to me. i love you.❞

────✰ 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐨

acts of service/quality time

shinchiro is going to continuously tinker with your vehicle (car or bike) to upgrade it, give it a new paint job, or add new features. he’s shy when it comes to admitting his love for you, but he’s an awesome mechanic and he knows you treasure your method of transportation (seeing as he had bought it for you.) fixing up your conveyance is his way of showing you affection. on other occasions, he’ll show up to your residence and begin making a dinner for two, not that he’s talented in the kitchen. often, it ends in the two of you working together to clean the mess he made. ❝sorry doll, this was supposed to oden, i don’t know what happened.❞

read part i here

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Kanda, Tokyo: Lunch at Kanda Yabu Soba

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“ AKIHABARA, JAPAN”

“Mina, Ohayo gozaimazu!”, “Konnichiwa”, “Arigato”, “Doitishimaste”, “Sumimasen”, “Hai Hai”, “Konbawa”,

Apparently, these are the common Japanese words you can hear from this place which is Akihabara, Japan. As far as I know, Akihabara is known as the world's leading electric city and home to the Otaku culture. It's a great place to shop for Japan's underground culture and high-tech gadgets.

I have longer wanted to wish that I will be here in this place, so that I can experience the good quality of anime books and series and especially to join their celebration and tradition. Akihabara, Japan is famous because of the great number of otaku people living in here and due to the fact that this place is also called “anime world”, where products and equipment mostly displayed are about two-dimensional characters made by three-dimensional creators.

Akihabara, Taito City, Japan is the complete name of this place where you can find different personalities, good, creative and imaginative people. People in this city tend to invite people who has interest in anime and manga to buy their products and to make those people happy.

The restaurants, the cafes, the amusing stores are filled with anime and manga characters and also there are people who are dressed up as characters which we basically call them as “cosplayers”, their main purpose is to dress up and invite people to go to their store or café in order to buy their products and also to entertain them with their charismatic aura, like they will act as the real two-dimensional character so that the customers will enjoy buying their satisfying products.

Usually the seller there are displaying figures, figures that simply look like a doll of an anime or manga character even the materials used to made it are unique and high quality and people are amused by how people and what process they actually made the figure. They are also selling books filled with beauty and imagination, you can really enjoy just by reading it. They also sell costumes and foods to be able to feel the newcomer that he or she is at home and really belong in this particular place, and the newcomer will be able to like Akihabara, Japan.

Top places you must visit in Akihabara Japan! (Otaku Version)

1. Yodobashi Camera!

It is one of the best electronics stores in Japan to buy the latest electronics products, the 9 storied department store “Yodobashi Camera” is where the widest variety of electronic gadgets can be found. If you are into the latest high-tech products, you can easily spend 2–3 hours there. Besides electronics products, there are a wide range of products in various categories available such as video games, toys, luxurious brand products and cosmetics products. Yodobashi Camera is located in front of Akihabara Station, Japan Web Magazine (2020)

2. Mandarake

It is one of the most significant stores in Akihabara, which is often called “the largest manga and anime store in the world”. Mandarake deals with secondhand items related to manga, anime, game, dolls, etc including loads of rare items which you can probably find only in Mandarake, Japan Web Magazine(2020). When in Akihabara, do as the otakus do and venture out to the multitude of anime and manga shops. Opening its doors in 1987, Mandarake is one of the longest-standing and largest otaku emporiums stocked with anime merchandise, figures, video games, and rare goodies. Towering at eight floors, the flagship store in Akihabara is also equipped with English-speaking staff to assist you in finding one-of-a-kind otaku paraphernalia, Matcha(2019)

3. Kanda Myojin Shrine

is one of the most important shrines in Japan and popular from anime lovers as the shrine often associates with anime culture, Japan Web Magazine(2020). Pray for prosperity, good luck and marriage at the Kanda Myojin Shrine, where three major gods, or kami, are enshrined. They include two of the seven Gods of Fortune: Daikokuten, who presides over bountiful harvests and matrimony; and Ebisu, the god of fisheries and business, Gotokyo(2019).

4. AKIBA CULTURES ZONE

Is a six-story department store containing a large number of shops catering to those interested in otaku culture. There are subculture stores such as ACOS, which specializes in cosplay goods, to Rashinban and Animate are both offering anime merchandise. Hands down, this is a unique combination of shops you'll only find in Akihabara.Thingss you must do to enjoy Akihabara, Japan!

Top Food Restaurant in Akihabara, Japan!

Source from Japan Web Magazine (2020)

1. Maidreamin (めいどりーみん)

Maidreamin is the largest franchised maid cafes in Japan that has several branches across the country. 7 of them are located within Akihabara area. If you are looking for the unique only-in-Japan dining experience, how about being served by cute maids at one of these classic maid cafes!

2. Kanda Matsuya (神田まつや)

Kanda area is only a few blocks away from Akihabara area, and there are numbers of long-established Japanese restaurants. Visit Kanda Matsuya Soba and try the authentic Japanese soba noodles.

3. Tonkatsu Marugo (丸五)

Tonkatsu (Japanese pork cutlet) is a must-try Japanese dish for meat eaters. Tonkatsu Marugo is one of the finest Tonkatsu restaurants in Tokyo, and the restaurant was introduced by Michelin Guide.

4. Tempura Hisago (ひさご)

Although Akihabara is a center of modern culture of Japan, you can also enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine such as Tempura dishes. At Hisago, delicious Tempura dishes are served since 1918.

5. Aoshima Shokudo (青島食堂)

One of the busiest Ramen stores in Akihabara! Aoshima Shokudo is a famous regional Ramen shop from Niigata Prefecture,serving simple yet flavourful Shoyu Ramen with the significant soy sauce based soup with a hint of ginger. The restaurant has only 9 counter seats, so be prepare to wait in a long queue, especially during lunch time!

6. Yamano (やまの)

Enjoy delicious Wagyu beef in the heart of Akihabara with traditional Japanese BBQ (Yakiniku)!

7. Pinafore (ぴなふぉあ)

Another popular maid cafe in Akihabara, Pinafore offers guests the most unique and fancy dining experience with cute maids and decorated food and drinks.

8. Menya Musashi (麺屋武蔵 巖虎)

Menya Musashi is a popular “Dipping Ramen” Tsukemen style restaurants in Tokyo, and its Akihabara branch is located near Akihabara Station.

9. Motenashi Kuroki (饗 くろ喜)

Motenashi Kuroki is one of the most well-known Shio Ramen (salt base soup) restaurants in Tokyo. The shops offers delightful bowl of Ramen served with selected ingredients and has aromatic and delicate taste.

10. Kanda Yabu Soba (かんだやぶそば)

One of the oldest restaurants in Tokyo with over 100 years history, serving authentic and fresh Soba noodle in a preserved historic building.

11. Kanda Koju (かんだ光壽)

Kanda Koju is one of the best spots in Tokyo for Sake lovers that offers a wide selection of Sake drinks served with delicious and authentic Japanese pub food.

12. Marufuku Coffee (丸福珈琲店 )

Cozy and nostalgic Kissaten (Japanese style cafe) located inside the popular electronic department store, Yodobashi Akiba. Try their classic style pancake with freshly brewed aromatic coffee.

Otaku Culture in Akihabara, Japan!

Otaku Culture is one of the most famous Japanese pop cultures worldwide as well as Kawaii Culture, and Otaku is the people who obsessed with some pop cultures such as manga and anime. If you are an Otaku who loves Japanese anime, you can be called “Anime Otaku”.

Akihabara, the town which has been visited by more foreign tourists lately, is looked on as the mecca of Otaku. There are numerous pop culture shops which sell various Otaku items from manga and light novels to character’s model figures and other exclusive goods in Akihabara. In addition to Akihabara, Nakano is coming under the spot light as an Otaku town in Tokyo in the past several years, Japan Web Magazine(2020).

What is “Otaku”?

Otaku (おたく or オタク) is a Japanese term for people with consuming interests, particularly in anime and manga or a young person who is obsessed with computers or particular aspects of popular culture to the detriment of their social skills, Oxford Languages,(2020)

Four Types of Otaku!

1. Manga Otaku- a type of Otaku who daily reads books or manga.

2. Anime Otaku- a type of Otaku who watches series and movies of 2D characters.

3. Idol Otaku- a type of Otaku who idolize female or male idols dancing and performing in stage.

4. Game Otaku- an Otaku who plays games and addicted to games only.

Akihabara, Japan is an amazing place to have fun, entertain and satisfy yourself. Meeting new people, new culture, tradition and especially a place where you truly find yourself who you are and what is it you truly like! A place with dedicated and passionate hearts and full of creative and wise people! So what are you waiting for? Let’s go to Akihabara, Japan!

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Cicipi Soba Berkualitas Tinggi Di Restoran Kanda Yabu Soba

Wisata Kuliner Jepang– Soba adalah sebuah hidangan khas Jepang yang merupakan sebuah mie tipis yang terbuat dari tepung gandum, atau sebuah kombinasi tepung gandum dengan tepung soba. Mereka berbeda dari mie gandum yang tebal atau disebut Udon, mie Soba biasanya disajikan dengan saus atau dalam kuah kaldu panas seperti Ramen. Hidangan ini memiliki banyak penggemar, menjadi pesaing ketat dari…

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Travel on a Budget: Tokyo

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Tokyo has everything you can ask of a city, and has it in spades: a rich, cosmopolitan dining scene, more cafes and bars than you could visit in a lifetime, fantastic public transport and grassy parks.

 Tokyo is one of the most exciting cities on the planet but it’s also one of the most expensive. 

Thankfully, our travel on a budget will help you to plan your trip and provide you some useful tips to get the best out of your time here.

1)    Getting There

 By air

Tokyo has two airports: Narita Airport handles the majority of international flights and only a small number of domestic flights. It is located 60 kilometers outside of central Tokyo. The more centrally located Haneda Airport handles a smaller number of international flights and the majority of domestic flights.

 2)    Where to Stay in Tokyo

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Here, we list some hotels that have been carefully hand-picked based on our customer ratings.

 Hotel rates in Japan can fluctuate dramatically so its recommended to start looking for a room a few months ahead of time. The best deals are generally found on the east side of Tokyo, especially in Ueno and Asakusa, two popular neighborhoods which offer a taste of tradition.

Now, Ctrip is offering hot hotel deals to enjoy your next vacation in Bali. Here are some options we think you might like:

Sakura Hostel Asakusa

Ctrip deal: CNY98

With a stay at Sakura Hostel Asakusa in Tokyo (Asakusa), you'll be minutes from Hanayashiki Amusement Park and Sensoji Temple. This hostel is also within close proximity of Edo Shitamachi Traditional Crafts Museum and Mokubatei.

Toshi Center Hotel Tokyo

Ctrip deal: CNY288

Featuring beautiful Tokyo skyline views from its upper floors, Toshi Center Hotel is located in the heart of the city, just a 3-minute walk from Nagatacho Subway Station. It offers 2 restaurants and high-floor rooms with internet.

 Shinjuku Kuyakusho-mae Capsule Hotel Tokyo

Ctrip deal: CNY139

In the heart of the lively Shinjuku area, the Kuyakusho-mae Capsule Hotel is 0.25 kilometers from Shinjuku Train Station. It offers compact capsule beds with a private TV and alarm clock.

Booking tip: Avoid peak domestic travel times, such as New Year, Golden Week (late April to early May), and Obon (mid-August).

3)    Where to Eat on a Budget

 Kanda Yabu Soba

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Founded more than 100 years ago, it's a beautiful free-standing wooden villa in its own tranquil garden courtyard with the feel of a traditional tea house. Locals prefer their noodles cold, as zaru soba (plain noodles with a dip) or ten-zaru (the same with batter-fried shrimp).

Kushiwakamaru

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This is casual and accessible restaurant. Here, there are always a few specials, such as duck or quail. And don't miss the negima (chicken and leek), the tsukune (balls of minced chicken) or the tebasaki chicken wings. 

Sushi-Bun

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Tokyo's central fish market is an essential part of most visitors' itineraries. Sushi-Bun is one of the best in the market. Most people go for the set sushi menu which includes their succulent house-special, anago sea eel.

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Seiro Soba noodles and Tentane (crispy shrimp Kakiage). Kanda Yabu Soba is a famous long standing soba restaurant established in 1880. #tokyo #japantravel #akihabara #かんだやぶそば #kanda (神田藪蕎麦)