I'm an American who moved to Tokyo in search of a new beginning ... eight-seat shop tucked away in a back alley. The chef barely speaks, but his food says it all. The broth is rich, the noodles ...

If you're looking for a relaxing escape near Tokyo, then Kichijoji is the place ... When the time comes to enjoy Japan's cherry blossoms, locals also favor Inokashira Park's beautiful spectacle.

He witnesses Japan rise from the ashes of WWII in preparation for the 1964 Olympics, and Tokyo’s transformation from a poor and polluted city into one in which he can barely afford to live.