by josephbautista | Jul 30, 2017 | Food, Shibuya, Tokyo | 0 Comments
The young lively district of Harajuku is the last place one could think of sipping a coffee with the company of snakes. Remember, I’m talking about a district in Tokyo, where any kind of Cafe you could imagine exists. Do not fear, Tokyo Sanke Center is secure and...
by josephbautista | Jul 10, 2016 | Shibuya, Tokyo | 0 Comments
Long gone are the days when samurai defended their lords and fought under the way of the samurai, known as “bushido”. The times of the armored samurai came to an end during the Meiji restoration, when the new government abolished the warrior caste, and forbid the use...
by josephbautista | Jun 26, 2016 | Featured, Food, Shibuya, Tokyo | 7 Comments
The district of fashion and kawaii culture of Harajuku took another turn in summer 2015, opening its best representative in the form of a restaurant. Stepping into Kawaii Monster Cafe it’s a one way trip to Wonderland and a sweet experience to enjoy. Would you...
by josephbautista | May 22, 2016 | Food, Shibuya, Tokyo | 0 Comments
The famous restaurant brand Hooters keeps expanding in Tokyo with an attractive concept “interactive gaming bar” in partnership with Namco. I’ve never been before in any Hooters restaurant, and this was the perfect timing to be the first. In the most...
by josephbautista | Jan 24, 2016 | Shibuya, Stories, Tokyo, Walk around | 0 Comments
Located in the northern part of Shibuya. Next to the Meiji shrine and Harajuku fashion district, the Yoyogi park is one of the largest public parks in Tokyo. During my life in Tokyo I’ve visited many times Yoyogi park. Birthday picnics, music and other events,...
by josephbautista | Dec 20, 2015 | Shibuya, Tokyo | 1 Comment
Harajuku, located in Shibuya district, is the youth culture and fashion district in Tokyo, craddle of all fashion trendy gear and style comes mainly from Harajuku. Along with Harajuku you can visit Shibuya, yoyogi park and Meiji jingu Shrine, a nice walk around these...
by josephbautista | Nov 8, 2015 | Shibuya, Tokyo | 0 Comments
The Meiji Jingu shrine, located in Shibuya, is one of the compulsory shrines to visit if you go around the Yoyogi-Harajuku area. Dedicated to the spirits of Emperor Meiji and the Empress Shouken. Built during the first quarter of the 20th century, it was destroyed...
by josephbautista | Apr 22, 2015 | Shibuya, Tokyo | 1 Comment
Center gai, the shopping and entertainment area in Shibuya district, Tokyo, is the center for youth fashion, a never-ending area of shopping malls, fashion stores, boutiques and game centers. During daytime is quite comfortable to walk around, but it’s in the...
Travel photographer and journalist. Degree in Tourism management and master's degree in Travel Journalism. Lived and studied in Tokyo for more than 2 years, where I started my blog Hype in Tokyo. I kept the name from that period in Tokyo for my travel projects as a memento of where it all started. 
