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Why MK? The Journey Becomes the Destination
Step into a different kind of journey with MK—Japan’s most refined private charter experience. From white-gloved drivers trained like pilots to luxury vehicles gliding through sacred temples and neon skylines, every ride is tailored to you. Discover Japan’s hidden gems with effortless comfort, local expertise, and unmatched hospitality. MK isn’t just transport—it’s the start of your story.
Jun 6, 2025


Enryakuji – The Sacred Fortress of Mount Hiei | MK Deep Dive
High in the mists of Mount Hiei, Enryakuji Temple still hums with the presence of monks, mysteries, and mountain gods. Once Japan’s most powerful Buddhist complex, this spiritual fortress has endured sieges, fires, and political collapse—yet its eternal light still burns. From ancient warrior monks to modern ascetics on the kaihōgyō path, this is the sacred seat of Tendai Buddhism. Follow MK into Japan’s mother mountain of awakening.
May 27, 2025


Kamado Shrine — Love, Lightning, and a Nine-Headed Dragon | MK Deep Dive
Kamado Shrine in Fukuoka is no ordinary shrine—it’s split between the base and summit of Mt. Hōman, one of Japan’s sacred mountains. Long associated with love, protection, and mysticism, it honors Tamayorihime, mother of Emperor Jimmu. From ancient rituals to anime pilgrimages, this shrine fuses history, folklore, and design into one unforgettable experience.
May 16, 2025


Shinsekai — Osaka’s Retro Dreamscape Reborn | MK Deep Dive
Once feared, now beloved, Shinsekai is Osaka’s chaotic, retro dreamscape where neon light meets battered kushikatsu, and old-school arcades glow beneath Tsutenkaku’s gaze. This MK Deep Dive traces the neighborhood’s transformation—from 1910 ambition to postwar decay to a new wave of reverence. Step into the unpolished soul of a city too bold to imitate, and too alive to fade.
May 15, 2025


Bagels, Slices, and Simulacra in Azabujuban | MK Eats
Azabujuban might be best known for its boutiques and designer dogs, but tucked between the luxury is a taste of New York—wax-paper-wrapped bacon, egg & cheese sandwiches and foldable pepperoni slices served with swagger. In this MK Presents dispatch, a Queens-born writer explores two Tokyo spots that channel NYC energy through simulated nostalgia, media-fueled devotion, and a surprising attention to greasy detail.
May 13, 2025


Dotonbori – Where Good Decisions Go to Forget Themselves | MK Deep Dive
Dotonbori isn’t just a street—it’s Osaka’s neon pulse, where retro-futurism meets fried food and spontaneity. Once a 17th-century canal, now a technicolor fever dream of signage, octopus balls, and late-night regrets. The district’s wild energy—equal parts jazz-era decadence and Blade Runner chaos—turns every walk into a scene. From Glico’s running man to legends of KFC curses and celebratory canal dives, this is where Osaka lives loud.
Apr 15, 2025


Motoise Kono Shrine - Where the Divine Departed, but Never Left | MK Deep Dive
Discover Motoise Kono Shrine, where divine legends linger and history unfolds. Explore the sacred site with MK's luxury tour service today!
Mar 31, 2025


Manai Shrine - Where the Waters Remember | MK Deep Dive
Discover the mystical Manai Shrine: Where the Waters Remember. Explore this hidden gem and experience the sacred waters at Manai Shrine.
Mar 31, 2025


St. Mary’s Cathedral Tokyo: Where Metabolism Meets the Divine
St. Mary’s Cathedral Tokyo: A fusion of faith and futurism, where Metabolism architecture meets divine light in a striking steel sanctuary.
Jan 31, 2025


What's On In Tokyo
Summer is well underway in Tokyo! Discover some seasonal festivities and gourmet offerings!
Jul 22, 2024


Tracks Of Time
A GOURMET TRAIN EXPERIENCE WITH THE ROMANCE OF LUXURY RAIL TRAVEL Resplendent in shimmering gold and swirling patterns, the Aru Ressha...
Nov 8, 2023


FOPE: Fashionably Flexible
ITALIAN FINE JEWELRY Discover Fope, the Italian jewelry atelier that epitomizes timeless luxury and craftsmanship. With a legacy dating...
Nov 1, 2023


Titleist Golf Fitting in Japan
WITH ITS RICH GOLFING CULTURE AND BREATHTAKING COURSES, JAPAN HAS EMERGED AS A SOUGHT-AFTER DESTINATION FOR GOLF ENTHUSIASTS WORLDWIDE As...
Jul 31, 2023


Tokyo Game Show
Tokyo Calendar: September 21st-24th Having reopened last year after two years of virtual attendance, the Tokyo Game Show is back again at...
Jul 31, 2023


Joy of the Demitasse Cup
#Hyogo #japantravel Japan and Asia’s love of tea spread to the West in the 16th and 17th centuries, bringing with it a new era of...
Jul 28, 2023


WORLD COSPLAY SUMMIT 2023
The World Cosplay Summit is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year in Nagoya, drawing in fans and anime fans from far and...
Jul 28, 2023


Matsuda Eyewear
OPTICAL OPPULANCE: MATSUDA EYEWEAR SEAMLESSLY BLENDS ARTISTRY AND FUNCTIONALITY OPTICAL ESSENTIALS Browse the legendary Essential Optical...
Jul 23, 2023


LIGHT WORKS FROM THE TATE COLLECTION
Tokyo Calendar: July 12th -October 2nd 2023 Based on the theme of light, The National Art Center, Tokyo will hold an exhibition featuring...
Jul 20, 2023


A Touch Of Bloom
DRESS TO THE NINES THIS SPRING WITH OPS. JEWELRY By HEIDISAROL & SHELLEY MOMOKO Photo: KENYOSHIZAWA Hair: MEYTOKYO(YUMI)Make:...
May 31, 2023


Blooms Day
SHU UMEZAWA’S MUNSELL FLOWER SHOP IS BLOSSOMING ON THE TOKYO ART SCENE Search down an inconspicuous alley in Tokyo’s Meguro Ward, and...
May 24, 2023
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