The district of Takadanobaba on the west side of Tokyo's Yamanote loop line may be best known for its vibrant student life and cheap eateries, but nestled in its corners is a small yet thriving Myanmarese community.Located across the Kanda River around five minutes' walk from the station is Ruby, one of a dozen or so Myanmarese restaurants found in what is sometimes affectionately known as "Little Yangon."Opened in 2002 by Kyaw Kyaw Soe, a prominent Myanmarese activist in Japan, the restaurant "is a place to gather, not only to have Myanmar cuisine, but also to share information and have ex…READ FULL ARTICLE
