Michael Stigall
Character Street: Find Your Favorite Character
May 23, 2022 By Michael Stigall
One of the things people notice about Japan is that cartoon characters here are very popular. From Hello Kitty to...[ Click to read more ]
Kyodai Market: Tokyo’s Latin American Market
By Michael Stigall
For a long time, the place to go for food from Latin America was a shop in Gotanda called Mundo...[ Click to read more ]
International Supermarkets in Tokyo
Apr 25, 2022 By Michael Stigall
Japanese food is celebrated worldwide as one of the premier global cuisines. You could even consider yourself lucky to live...[ Click to read more ]
Must See Shrines and Temples of Tokyo
By Michael Stigall
Many of Japan’s most famous shrines and temples are in the old capital of Kyoto. While not as historic as...[ Click to read more ]
Japanese Public Libraries for the Non-Japanese Reader
By Michael Stigall
After a while, you’ll notice the sheer amount of bookstores and reading materials there seem to be in Japan. While...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo’s Zoos
Mar 31, 2022 By Michael Stigall
As spring thankfully arrives, it's time to abandon the confines of the indoors and embrace the glorious outdoors before that...[ Click to read more ]
Top 5 Spring Hiking Destinations in Japan
By Michael Stigall
With 73% of Japan's landmass being mountains, there's plenty of selection for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. There is absolutely gorgeous...[ Click to read more ]
Golfing Around Tokyo
By Michael Stigall
Being so filled with people, one could be forgiven for thinking that Tokyo is not the best place to spoil...[ Click to read more ]
English language bookshops in Tokyo
Feb 28, 2022 By Michael Stigall
With the advent of e-readers and smartphones, getting your hands on English language literature in Japan isn’t the challenge it...[ Click to read more ]
The Best Train Passes in Japan (For Residents)
By Michael Stigall
Many people know of the exceptional value of a Japan Rail Pass, which allows tourists to ride the train systems...[ Click to read more ]
