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October 17, 2014

Sunshine 60 Observatory

Sunshine City is a commercial complex in the Ikebukuro area: It features a variety of facilities including an office building, an aquarium, a shopping center and the Sunshine 60 Observatory. At 250m, the latter offers the highest point of view in the neighbourhood and a great view on Tokyo.

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October 15, 2014

Tokyo walk: Ikebukuro to Gokoku-ji Temple

After eating ramen, I was walking at random and taking pictures in Ikebukuro. Next thing I knew, I was on a pilgrimage through the temples in the area, ending at Gokoku-ji in Bunkyo.

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May 25, 2014

Spicy Tonkotsu Gyokai Tsukemen at BASSO Drill-Man in Ikebukuro

Special (特製) Hot Basso.

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April 30, 2014

Shio Ramen at Kissui in Ikebukuro

Special Shio Ramen (上生粋塩そば). This was really good.

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April 12, 2014

Katsudon at Katsuya in Ikebukuro

Plain katsudon.

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March 28, 2014

Black Curry Ramen at Ippudo in Ikebukuro

Black curry ramen (limited-time menu). It was pretty good!

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February 13, 2014

Tonkotsu Gyokai Tsukemen at Enji in Ikebukuro

Special Bejipota (“vegetable potage”) Tsukemen.

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January 30, 2014

Katsu Curry at C&C in Ikebukuro

Katsu curry, with additional soft boiled egg and cheese.

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January 20, 2014

Spicy Tonkotsu Gyokai Tsukemen at Tokyo Underground Ramen in Ikebukuro

Special Rich Spicy Tonkotsu Gyokai Tsukemen.

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January 10, 2014

Tonkotsu Gyokai Tsukemen at Mamiana in Ikebukuro

Special Rich Tonkotsu Gyokai Tsukemen.

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