Ultimate Mapo Tofu at Shisen Tohka Tokyo: A Night of Spice and Tea

Mapo tofu, white rice, and Eight Treasure Tea set.

A Sensory Prologue at Shisen Tohka Tokyo The scent of roasted chilies hangs heavy. It hits the air long before you even arrive. You walk down the softly lit corridor. The sixth floor of the Shin-Marunouchi Building feels intentionally quiet. Suddenly, an amber glow pulls you forward. The beautifully illuminated sign for Shisen Tohka Tokyo Continue reading “Ultimate Mapo Tofu at Shisen Tohka Tokyo: A Night of Spice and Tea”

The “Trap” of JAL In-flight Shopping: Beauty Gems & Duty-Free Deals on the A350-1000

A collection of L'Occitane hand creams and serum, Buly 1803 body oil, and Diptyque candles and satin oil arranged on a wooden table, purchased from JAL in-flight sales

I was relaxing in my private suite in Business Class on a JAL A350-1000, having just taken off from London Heathrow, when a flight attendant approached me. She looked a bit shy but serious as she asked, “Excuse me, may I ask you something personal? What perfume are you wearing right now?” The fragrance I Continue reading “The “Trap” of JAL In-flight Shopping: Beauty Gems & Duty-Free Deals on the A350-1000″