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Catch of the Day: Souvenirs From Tsukiji! | Arigato Travel
Since 1935, many have been making the trip to Tsukiji Fish Market, one of Japan's most visited fish markets. Tsukiji has everything for all your seafood, fruit, and vegetable needs! There is such a wide variety, including freshly caught tuna from Tokyo Bay, shellfish for your next miso, or fresh Japanese pickled vegetables to give your bentos an extra kick. However, beyond fish buying, there’s a bountiful market within the streets of Tsukiji full of memorable souvenirs, ranging from kitchenware, clothing, stickers, and other items. Just like the market lined with fish, the streets of Tsukiji have plenty for you to browse and shop for. Take a step outside of the outer market, and find yourself with multiple shops and opportunities to purchase quality items for your kitchen. Whether that be highly skilled artisans’ crafted knives used by chefs across Japan, Japanese ceramics and lacquerware for a new feeling to bring to your dining table or a new pair of chopsticks with various designs. Knives: Tsukiji Masamoto If professional kitchen knives are what you seek, Tsukiji Masamoto is the place to go. Having been open since the Showa Era, not only can you feel a sense of quality when using these knives, but you can also hold something that has been a traditional craft since the 1930s, around the same time Tsukiji opened. With reviews from chefs across Japan, you can be assured that you are buying the real deal. However, if you’re a beginner to high-quality knife purchasing, don’t worry! While there are multiple selections of knives that may seem too advanced for regular day-to-day cooking, they have plenty of knives in their store suited for anybody who walks in. Additionally, if you do purchase a knife or two, you can ask the staff to engrave your name (even in Japanese) onto the blade. This makes it a wonderful souvenir as you can personalize a high-quality gift for your friends, family, and of course yourself! Tsukiji Masamoto Address: 4-9-9 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Official website: https://www.tukijimasamoto.co.jp/ Ceramics: Urukiriya Pottery On the other hand, for something simpler, Urikiriya has all sorts of ceramic and lacquerware to bring back as a souvenir to decorate your kitchen with a distinctly Japanese feel. With the store’s mission to produce dishes that coordinate with the seasons and your cooking, they make spectacular souvenirs so that while you use the cup, bowl, or plate, you can feel Japan’s appreciation for the seasons. In a way, these dishes feel personalized. From tea, sake, rice bowls, plates, or tea cups, a certain dish is surely waiting for you! If a certain store doesn’t quite have what you’re looking for, chances are there is another ceramic or knife store only a couple of steps away! It goes without saying that Tsukiji is abundant with shops meant to meet your cutlery and kitchen utensil needs, from items such as a traditional Japanese teapot or a bamboo steamer! Urukiriya Pottery Address: 〒104-0045 Tokyo, Chuo City, Tsukiji, 2 Chome−15−19 ミレニアム築地 Official Website: http://www.urikiriya.co.jp/ Ichifuji For more variety, another shop is tucked away in Tsukiji’s streets full of ceramics and lacquerware, with such a collection that it caters its products to both businesses and homes. These dishes are made all across Japan, in places such as Gifu, Saga, and Fukui prefecture, but many other parts of the country too. This is one of the ceramic shops that dabble outside of items meant for your dining table and also creates kokeshi dolls to sell. Said dolls have even received the Prime Minister’s Award, making them a popular purchased souvenir among visitors to this shop! With intricate designs on their pottery, especially their plates, the staff at Ichifuji will introduce you to their processes. So while you search for pottery, you can hear stories of how the pottery you plan to bring home was made, making it a memorable piece of art and a souvenir. Address: 104-0045 4 Chome-14-14 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Website: https://ichifuji.tokyo/en/ Matcha: Matcha Stand Maruni If matcha is more up your alley, Tsukiji has what you’re looking for…and even more. Matcha Stand Maruni, a cafe/store in Tsukiji sells matcha and hojicha drinks, such as lattes and cappuccinos, and of course straight tea. If you have more of a sweet tooth, you can order ice cream as well with flavors consisting of regular milk soft serve, matcha, and hojicha. The aspect that sets Maruni apart from other matcha cafes is that the employees whisk your drink’s required matcha in front of you after you order. However, where’s the souvenirs in this cafe? Lucky for you, Maruni doesn’t only sell sweet drinks and ice cream, but they sell various types of matcha and hojicha powder, bamboo whisks, matcha wooden scooping tools, and ceramic tea cups, all for you to be able to make your own matcha at home! Maruni allows you to taste authentic, rich and smooth matcha, while also letting you purchase all the necessary materials to learn matcha making, a big part of Japan’s culture used in tea ceremonies, weddings, and other various ceremonies. Address: 〒104-0045 Tokyo, Chuo City, Tsukiji, 4 Chome−14−18 江戸市ビル 1F Website: https://matchastandmaruni.com/ Tsukiji Themed Souvenirs: Orimatsu Want something not for your kitchen, but more so to remember your visit? Tsukiji has got you covered! Take a quick walk over to Orimatsu, and find a variety of t-shirts for your next souvenir, ranging from designs as exciting as Tsukiji, Japan written in a fun font in English or Japanese (if you prefer the kanji look!), or more sillier shirts with a tuna depicted saying “Hello World” on it! And, if you really want something to remember your trip, Orimatsu sells stickers depicting the very turrets (With a tuna riding it, of course) the store owners in Tsukiji ride delivering fish from the storehouses to the market. Additionally, this souvenir shop sells detailed sushi magnets, so, if you were able to eat some sushi at Tsukiji, why not bring back a replica of something you tried? Of course, Orimatsu has multiple souvenirs such as tote bags, hoodies, tapestries, and magnets of tuna fish, all of which would give anyone a good reminder of their visit to the famous fish market. Address: 〒104-0045 Tokyo, Chuo City, Tsukiji, 4 Chome−14−18 妙泉寺ビル 1F Website: http://tsukiji-orimatsu.com/gallery/ Taking all of that in… Now you should have a decent idea of what to be on the lookout for on your visit to Tsukiji! With Tsukiji getting roughly 40,000 visitors a day, this market makes an amazing place to shop for fish and kitchen necessities (and also should be on your bucket list). From some stores that have been open since the Showa era, filled with stories about their products and word of mouth on how certain souvenirs are made, it’s bound to create a great experience where you can enjoy culture and learn from the locals from pottery making to matcha whisking. From the aforementioned souvenirs, you could bring back anything from a simple magnet or sticker to remember your trip, some new clothes, new utensils and dishes, and/or some fresh matcha powder. With as historically important a place as Tsukiji is, not only will the souvenir be a highlight, but so will the trip to a market enjoyed by thousands daily. So while souvenir shopping is fun, make sure to take it easy and enjoy some local fish in the area too! Featured Photo Credit: Chalermpon Poungpeth Join our Tsukiji breakfast tour with one of our local guides for an authentic Japanese experience!
Lanson Place Mall of Asia Lounge Perks: Making Your Hotel Stay Feel Like a Treat - Tara Lets Anywhere
One of the newest hotels in the metro, Lanson Place Mall of Asia offers a modern retreat for casual and business travelers alike. For people like me who love staycations, it is high on the list of must-visit hotels as it offers everything from contemporary amenities—including a highly rated restaurant and a rooftop pool area that overlooks Manila Bay—to easy access to commercial restaurants and shops within the Mall of Asia complex. But if you’re thinking that, oh, this is just another regular hotel stay, then that’s where you are mistaken. Lanson Place Mall of Asia also offers rooms and packages with exclusive lounge access, which elevates your stay from basic to something memorable. ContentsOur Stay at Lanson Place SuiteOther Hotel Amenities and ServicesBook Your Stay with Lounge Benefits Our Stay at Lanson Place Suite We stayed overnight at Lanson Place Mall of Asia to experience their exclusive lounge perks. This hotel offers both hotel rooms and serviced apartments, and we were booked in a 1-Bedroom Suite complete with floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook Manila Bay. The room features a bedroom with a king-sized bed and TV, a bathroom stocked with imported toiletries, a living area with TV, a balcony, and—since the suite caters to long-term guests—a kitchenette complete with cookware, dinnerware, refrigerator, and even a washing machine with dryer. There is also a coffee machine with three complimentary coffee pods. We were surprised with how thoughtful the hotel chose the amenities for this room. No complaints whatsoever. The bay view was nice, even though it is marred by the on-going reclamation area. I have to warn you about the bed—it is so comfy that you will need to set an alarm; otherwise you might accidentally sleep in. The One-Bedroom Suite also comes with lounge access. Lanson Lounge is located in the 11th floor, along with other hotel facilities such as the kid’s play corner, fitness center, and rooftop pools. Open from 6 AM to 10 PM, the lounge area is intimate and quiet, perfect for relaxing, light dining and refreshments, and even networking. As it is more intimate compared to the hotel’s main restaurant (Cyan Modern Kitchen) or BLK 12 Café and Bar, it’s perfect for those who prefer more exclusivity. The complimentary food and beverage offerings here include: afternoon snacks and refreshments, pre-dinner cocktails, and continental breakfast. After we checked in, we stayed at the lounge for the afternoon snacks and refreshments. The food includes salted grissini and red-velvet cookies, and there was a list of coffee and cocktails available. The pre-dinner cocktails menu was longer. There were grilled chicken hummus salad, canapés, chicken bun and fried spring rolls, maki sushi, and soup. All of the food we tried was delicious—and to be honest, it is enough for dinner. We also had daiquiri and cuba libre to cap the meal. This alone makes the lounge access worth availing. Aside from dining, the lounge also offers other amenities including a back and foot massager, PlayStation 5, and a Virtual Reality headset. We tried the back massager and it was relaxing. If only we had more time to stay there! Lanson Lounge also offers a plated continental breakfast, ideal for those who want a quieter place to start their day. As for us, we had the usual breakfast buffet at Cyan Modern Kitchen, located at the 3rd floor. I had been at the Cyan Modern Kitchen previously for their lunch buffet. Their breakfast buffet is just as good. There is good variety, from fresh salads, breads, and cereals to heavier options like rice and various viands. There is also an egg station for omelets. I appreciate that they feature Filipino food such as tocino, beef pares, fried fish, and more. Other Manila hotels that cater to international markets have limited options, so getting to eat Filipino favorites is refreshing. I liked everything that we tried, including bacon (regularly cooked or crispy), tocino, beef sausage, Korean-style steamed egg, omelette, chickpea curry, and taho. Their hot chocolate was also delicious. Other Hotel Amenities and Services Lanson Place Mall of Asia has other amenities including multiple dining options, a fitness center, and indoor kids’ corner, and a rooftop pool area with an infinity pool and a kiddie pool. We swam at the rooftop pool during sunset—the sky view was wonderful, and the water was lukewarm. I read that the Mall of Asia weekend fireworks are visible here as well. As end to a perfect day, we had a 1-hour massage. The masseuses brought massage tables so we could have it inside the hotel room. They also requested to dim the lights and add music, creating that relaxing ambiance that I liked. The massage was so relaxing, and I would recommend it to those who would like loosen up their muscles and enjoy a complete hotel experience at Lanson Place. Book Your Stay with Lounge Benefits We had a fantastic time at Lanson Place Mall of Asia. An overnight stay felt too short! For those who are interested about their lounge access, know that guests booking eligible rooms and packages can enjoy access to the Lanson Lounge. Lounge benefits are perfect for business and long-stay travelers, especially as the lounge can double as a quiet workspace and the complimentary food and drink offerings can offset dining expenses. For leisure travelers like me, the intimate setting and evening cocktails are perfect for elevated staycations or even special occasions. The Lanson Lounge benefits include: For more details about Lanson Place Mall of Asia lounge benefits, you can contact the hotel directly via their website or social pages (Facebook). Katherine CortesKatherine Cortes is a work-from-home freelancer. She likes beaches, snorkeling trips, and relaxing staycations (preferably with bath tubs). When not on the road, she stays at home with five cats.
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