Jason Gatewood
Our Tokyo based collaborator is a tech nerd, Japanophile, train nut, and a veritable fountain of information on Japan. His current goal is to watch Evangelion and actually "get it", sing every permutation of "Hotel California" at any karaoke gathering, ride every bullet train line, and sample all varieties of ramen throughout Japan.
Catch more of his musings at · http://jlgatewood.com
Things to do in Tokyo Over the Holiday Season
Nov 28, 2019 By Jason Gatewood
It's that time of year again... You've set the toilet seat warmer on 10 to keep Jack Frost from nipping...[ Click to read more ]
How to Get Lost Stuff Back in Japan
Nov 26, 2019 By Jason Gatewood
One day you're out running errands just after work. You step off the train at your home station and walk...[ Click to read more ]
Chichibu Night Festival Near Tokyo
By Jason Gatewood
Located about 2 hours northwest of Central Tokyo, Chichibu is a small mountain community that is popular for weekend getaways...[ Click to read more ]
What is the ShichiGoSan Ceremony?
Nov 24, 2019 By Jason Gatewood
Traditionally held on November 15, the Shichigosan (七五三, literally 7-5-3) ceremony is a rite that originated around 750 AD in...[ Click to read more ]
Sell Your Used Stuff on Mercari
By Jason Gatewood
Japanese accommodations are notoriously small for my American hoarding habits, and I occasionally draw the ire of my wife and...[ Click to read more ]
English Stand-up Comedy Around Tokyo
Oct 29, 2019 By Jason Gatewood
Turn on the TV at any given moment during “Golden Hour” (what we Yanks call Primetime) and you’ll no doubt...[ Click to read more ]
Dream Yosacoy Festival
By Jason Gatewood
Yosakoi dancing started in Kochi in Shikoku around 1954 as a way to celebrate postwar reconstruction, building spirit, and teamwork....[ Click to read more ]
Talking Turkey – Thanksgiving Dinner in Tokyo 2019
Oct 28, 2019 By Jason Gatewood
Let's face it: Thanksgiving is purely a North American holiday, meaning we shouldn't expect much fanfare here in Tokyo on...[ Click to read more ]
Koyo, or Fall Colors in Tokyo
Oct 26, 2019 By Jason Gatewood
One great thing about Japan is that the splendor of all four seasons can be appreciated wherever you live. And...[ Click to read more ]
Let’s Tour: Jimbocho Books District in Tokyo
Oct 23, 2019 By Jason Gatewood
If you’ve been hanging around Tokyo (or following our Let’s Tour Tokyo series) long enough, you’ll have no doubt found there’s...[ Click to read more ]
