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
Best Cafes to Work from in Central Tokyo
Jan 26, 2018 By Jason Gatewood
Here in Japan, the image of the hardworking, tie-and-collar, briefcase toting salaryman is still alive and well; my daily commute...[ Click to read more ]
How to Get a Phone Number in Japan
By Jason Gatewood
Usually the minute you land in another country, you can head over to the nearest mobile phone kiosk or even...[ Click to read more ]
7-Bank Brings Financial Convenience to the Conbini
By Jason Gatewood
Japan is unquestionably home to an overwhelming number of convenience stores, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise to know...[ Click to read more ]
How to Bitcoin in Japan
Dec 26, 2017 By Jason Gatewood
No doubt you've heard of the digital currency Bitcoin in the past few months thanks in part to its meteoric...[ Click to read more ]
Nakano Broadway: Tokyo’s “other Akihabara”
By Jason Gatewood
No matter how you slice it, Tokyo's modern image is the stuff of cyberpunk dreams. We are the city of...[ Click to read more ]
Shopping via Remailing Services to Japan
By Jason Gatewood
No matter how cosmopolitan Japan gets, there will always be that one item that's impossible to find from back home....[ Click to read more ]
New Year’s Countdown Tokyo Style 2017
Nov 29, 2017 By Jason Gatewood
[caption id="attachment_33936" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Revelers await the coming new year as time ticks down on the video monitors above Shibuya...[ Click to read more ]
Super Sento and the art of relaxation in Tokyo
By Jason Gatewood
It's no secret that Japan is one of the most seismically active places on Earth. But this is also a...[ Click to read more ]
Line Pay Card: A Cure For Your Lack of Debit Card Woes
Nov 23, 2017 By Jason Gatewood
[caption id="attachment_33905" align="alignleft" width="300"] One of the 5 Line Pay Card designs you can choose.(Line Corporation)[/caption] If you're like most...[ Click to read more ]
Safe Driving Tips for Winter in Japan
Dec 20, 2016 By Jason Gatewood
Driving in Japan presents its own set of challenges, especially for those used to roads and traffic “back home.” The...[ Click to read more ]
