Author Archive Michael Stigall

Michael Stigall


Christmas Markets in Tokyo and Yokohama

Nov 29, 2024 By Michael Stigall

This year went by quick. It seemed like only yesterday that summer would never end and now, all of a...[ Click to read more ]

Winter Illuminations in 2024

By Michael Stigall

Christmas Day in Japan is just another working day for the most part.  The most interesting facet of the Christmas...[ Click to read more ]

Tokyo’s Best Flea Markets

By Michael Stigall

With the holidays coming up, you may be thinking of what to get for your special someone. Or if you're...[ Click to read more ]

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 ]