Gourmet

Stepping foot in Meguro, this is not merely a corner of Tokyo, but a special space where a treasure trove of art and culture spanning time and space unfolds—Meguro Gajoen. And nestled in one corner of this temple of history and beauty, the renowned teppanyaki restaurant STEAK HOUSE hama. Today, we present this luxurious yet intellectual lunch experience woven by these two establishments. The Beautiful Space of Gajoen Weaving History Born in 1931 as a traditional Japanese restaurant, Meguro Gajoen traces its beginnings to “Shibaura Gajoen,” opened by founder Rikizo Hosokawa in Shibaura, Tokyo in 1928. Later moving to Meguro, it established its position as a prestigious traditional restaurant. Furthermore, it became known as Japan’s first comprehensive wedding venue. ...

Gotanda—what comes to mind when you hear this name? Its face as a business district, the entertainment quarter glittering with neon lights at night, or perhaps some might sense the shadow of the phantom inn “Kaiki-kan” that once existed here, made famous in the film “The Land Swindlers.” Yet Gotanda’s charms cannot be fully captured by these images alone. This neighborhood harbors infinite possibilities spreading like a galaxy, where history and culture intersect with the breath of new eras. ...