Michael Stigall
Kawagoe Festival 2024
Sep 27, 2024 By Michael Stigall
Taking place annually on the 3rd Saturday and Sunday of October, the Kawagoe Festival is the pride of the City...[ Click to read more ]
Halloween in Tokyo 2024
By Michael Stigall
Halloween is probably one of the greatest examples I can think of when I reflect on how Japan has changed...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo Game Show 2024
By Michael Stigall
The Tokyo Game Show is an annual trade show for video game developers held at Makuhari Messe Convention Centerjust outside Tokyo....[ Click to read more ]
Beating the Heat at Tokyo’s Waterparks
Aug 28, 2024 By Michael Stigall
According to the latest weather reports, us Tokyo residents will be experiencing high temperatures until October. While we are basically...[ Click to read more ]
Learn All About Tokyo’s Most Famous Artist at the Sumida Hokusai Museum
By Michael Stigall
It sometimes can be a bit surprising to learn that at one point in time the busiest parts of Tokyo...[ Click to read more ]
The Mobile Suica: The Best Way to Get Around Town
By Michael Stigall
We’ve talked about IC cards before. There’s Suica. There’s Pasmo. There’s ICOCA. There’s Manaca. So many cards! But the good...[ Click to read more ]
Japanese Cooking Classes in Tokyo in English
Jul 31, 2024 By Michael Stigall
Food shopping in Japan has a reputation for being a touch on the expensive side, and as you wander the...[ Click to read more ]
The Best Thai Restaurants in Tokyo
Jul 29, 2024 By Michael Stigall
Japan is rightly lauded for being a nation of amazing food. From sashimi to sushi, from nabe to bashimi, there...[ Click to read more ]
Summer Beer Gardens in Tokyo 2024
By Michael Stigall
In summer, is there anything better than sipping on an ice cold beer as the city temperature rises? Well yes,...[ Click to read more ]
Online Shopping Options In Japan
Jun 26, 2024 By Michael Stigall
You are not going to get complaints from me about living in Japan. I am generally happy here, but still,...[ Click to read more ]
