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.

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.

Discover Motoise Kono Shrine, where divine legends linger and history unfolds. Explore the sacred site with MK's luxury tour service today!

Discover the mystical Manai Shrine: Where the Waters Remember. Explore this hidden gem and experience the sacred waters at Manai Shrine.

St. Mary’s Cathedral Tokyo: A fusion of faith and futurism, where Metabolism architecture meets divine light in a striking steel sanctuary.

Summer is well underway in Tokyo! Discover some seasonal festivities and gourmet offerings!

A GOURMET TRAIN EXPERIENCE WITH THE ROMANCE OF LUXURY RAIL TRAVEL Resplendent in shimmering gold and swirling patterns, the Aru Ressha...

ITALIAN FINE JEWELRY Discover Fope, the Italian jewelry atelier that epitomizes timeless luxury and craftsmanship. With a legacy dating...

WITH ITS RICH GOLFING CULTURE AND BREATHTAKING COURSES, JAPAN HAS EMERGED AS A SOUGHT-AFTER DESTINATION FOR GOLF ENTHUSIASTS WORLDWIDE As...

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

#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...

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...

OPTICAL OPPULANCE: MATSUDA EYEWEAR SEAMLESSLY BLENDS ARTISTRY AND FUNCTIONALITY OPTICAL ESSENTIALS Browse the legendary Essential Optical...

Tokyo Calendar: July 12th -October 2nd 2023 Based on the theme of light, The National Art Center, Tokyo will hold an exhibition featuring...

DRESS TO THE NINES THIS SPRING WITH OPS. JEWELRY By HEIDISAROL & SHELLEY MOMOKO Photo: KENYOSHIZAWA Hair: MEYTOKYO(YUMI)Make:...

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

KeepSakes Founded in 1825, Isehan Honten in Tokyo is the last remaining shop in Japan still producing Komachi-beni. This is a makeup made...

Naked City Light Fantasia Osaka’s Naked City Light Fantasia was created by Naked Inc. and a local arts university to combine the beauty...

MUCHA EXHIBIT AT FUKUOKA ART MUSEUM Alphonse Mucha was an iconic Czech painter in the Art Nouveau period. He was best known for his...

Spring in Sapporo! JOZANKEI KOINOBORI In spring in Japan, carp streamers called koinobori decorate the country around Children’s Day....