Michael Stigall
The Best Train Passes in Japan (For Residents)
Feb 28, 2022 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 ]
Kid Friendly Activities in Tokyo
By Michael Stigall
Tokyo is big, really big. One significant upside to its massive size is that there is something for everyone to...[ Click to read more ]
Climbing the Walls – Bouldering in Tokyo
Jan 24, 2022 By Michael Stigall
I doubt that there is a single kid in the western world and a few from other places in the...[ Click to read more ]
Spring Pickings – Strawberry Picking Around Tokyo
By Michael Stigall
Japan has a beautiful relationship with fruit. While it tends to be a little expensive (at least to the eyes...[ Click to read more ]
Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum
By Michael Stigall
Whether all you only know about ramen is instant, cup-o-noodles, or are a true aficionado who can tell the difference...[ Click to read more ]
Winter Fun In and Around Hiroshima
Dec 27, 2021 By Michael Stigall
Wintertime in Hiroshima means many things to many people. To some people, it means oysters, mikan, and nihonshu. These are...[ Click to read more ]
Import Stores in Hiroshima: Your Home Away From Home
By Michael Stigall
People who come to Japan can be divided into three types when it comes to food. The first type is...[ Click to read more ]
Tondo Festivals in Hiroshima in 2022
By Michael Stigall
Once you get through the usual New Year's activities, there is one last thing to enjoy called the Tondo festival....[ Click to read more ]
Falling for Shukkeien Garden: Autumn in Hiroshima City
Nov 30, 2021 By Michael Stigall
If you haven’t been to Shukkeien Garden in central Hiroshima City, now is your best chance. Although beautiful in any...[ Click to read more ]
Hiroshima From a New Perspective: The Orizuru Tower
By Michael Stigall
Tokyo has Tokyo Tower and the popular Skytree, Osaka has the Umeda Sky Building but what about Hiroshima? Where can you...[ Click to read more ]
