To all residents of Asakusa and visitors, the long-awaited “Beat Festival 2024” will finally take place tomorrow on Asakusa Kokusai Dori! This is our first Beat Festival since the opening of our store, BLEZ Pharmacy, and our entire staff is extremely excited. Although we usually close on Sundays, we will be open for business all day tomorrow in celebration of the Beat Festival! Asakusa Kokusai Dori, Surrounded by the Excitement of the Eisa Parade The main event of the Beat Festival, the Eisa Parade, will be held tomorrow from 13:10 to 16:00. As the parade begins, traditional Okinawan drums and dancing will fill the street, and spectators will undoubtedly be […]

Hello everyone, we are BLEZ Pharmacy, located on Kokusai-dori Street in Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo. Many of our customers are travelers from all around the world who come to visit Asakusa, and sometimes they ask us for recommendations on good and affordable restaurants nearby. Today, we are excited to share with you our top picks for chain restaurants that are perfect for travelers—places that offer delicious food at great prices. Some of these chain restaurants are well-known outside of Japan, while others are unique to Japan or even just Tokyo. Asakusa, known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant street life, is also a haven for food lovers. While the […]

Hello everyone, we are BLEZ Pharmacy located in Nishi-Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo, along Asakusa Kokusai Dori Street. Asakusa is a place where Japan’s traditional culture and modern charm intersect, loved by many tourists and locals alike. In addition to historical landmarks, Asakusa is also home to spots where you can enjoy delicious pancakes. One such spot near our pharmacy is “Beni Tsuru,” known for its fluffy and voluminous pancakes, which are popular with both tourists and have been featured on TV. However, if you want to eat at Beni Tsuru, you’ll often need to reserve early in the morning, or you might miss out. But did you know that the Asakusa […]

We are BLEZ Pharmacy, located on Kokusai-dori in Asakusa, Tokyo. Despite the progress of globalization and the improvement of living standards, resulting in increasingly similar lifestyles, traveling abroad still presents many different and “inconvenient” situations. Some situations may not apply to everyone or every scenario. Additionally, to make travel more convenient for visitors, local authorities have implemented many user-friendly changes. We hope that by sharing these tips, we can enhance your travel experience. 1. Cash  While credit card or electronic payment is mainstream in many countries, Japan still primarily operates on cash transactions. Despite efforts by the government and businesses to promote electronic payments, many traditional eateries still accept only […]

Asakusa is an area in Tokyo particularly rich in history and culture, making it a very popular tourist destination. With attractions like Kaminarimon, Senso-ji Temple, and Nakamise Street, there’s no shortage of things to see. Before you start your sightseeing in Asakusa, you might want to visit some delicious breakfast spots. Breakfast is an important meal as it provides the energy for the day. In Asakusa, you can enjoy a variety of appealing breakfasts, both Japanese and Western. Mornings in Asakusa are calm as tourists slowly begin to gather. Enjoying breakfast in this quiet atmosphere is a luxurious moment. You can savor freshly baked bread with fragrant coffee at a […]