It sometimes can be a bit surprising to learn that at one point in time the busiest parts of Tokyo...[ Click to read more ]
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 ]
Food shopping in Japan has a reputation for being a touch on the expensive side, and as you wander the...[ Click to read more ]
Japan is rightly lauded for being a nation of amazing food. From sashimi to sushi, from nabe to bashimi, there...[ Click to read more ]
In summer, is there anything better than sipping on an ice cold beer as the city temperature rises? Well yes,...[ Click to read more ]
You are not going to get complaints from me about living in Japan. I am generally happy here, but still,...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo is big. Really big. One significant upside to its massive size is that there is something for everyone to...[ Click to read more ]
With the weather becoming a lot nicer, many people are ready to get out and enjoy the warm weather, and...[ Click to read more ]
Fireworks and summer festivals are arguably the best part of summertime in Japan, with days spent wearing yukata and jinbei...[ Click to read more ]
There are places one can go to in Japan where it will seem you’ve stepped through Doraemon’s Dokodemo Door and...[ Click to read more ]