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Michael Stigall


Biking Around Tokyo

Oct 27, 2023 By Michael Stigall

As sure as you'll find vending machines, convenience stores, and a small shrine in the average Japanese neighborhood, you'll find...[ Click to read more ]

The Top Parks Around Tokyo

Oct 26, 2023 By Michael Stigall

The metropolis is a great place to live, but the space available isn't always great. Being constantly surrounded by buildings...[ Click to read more ]

Odakyu’s Romancecar Museum

Sep 27, 2023 By Michael Stigall

It's an open secret that one of the reasons I enjoy living in Japan is that public transportation is held...[ Click to read more ]

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Tokyo’s Best Mexican Food

By Michael Stigall

Tokyo is the "World's Greatest Food City," and at last count, home to over 200 Michelin-starred restaurants. More than ramen,...[ Click to read more ]

Volunteering in the Tokyo Area

By Michael Stigall

When living in a new country, offering your free time to help the local community can be a great thing....[ Click to read more ]

Buying A Summer Yukata in Tokyo

Aug 29, 2023 By Michael Stigall

Now that festivals are back on the menu again, you may find yourself at one. Or perhaps, while taking in...[ Click to read more ]

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Dessert Buffets in Tokyo

Aug 28, 2023 By Michael Stigall

If you’re the type that is all about putting cake before casserole and satisfying your sweet tooth to the point...[ Click to read more ]

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Public Sports Facilities in Tokyo

By Michael Stigall

Staying in shape in a big city like Tokyo can be a chore sometimes. I myself am a big fan...[ Click to read more ]

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The Tokyo Fire Museum

Jul 24, 2023 By Michael Stigall

Tokyo’s massive number of people and buildings packed into the smallest area imaginable has always left me with more than...[ Click to read more ]

Tokyo’s Railway Museum: See Japan’s Locomotive History

By Michael Stigall

A good many visitors to Japan have been known to utter out loud, “There sure are a lot of trains...[ Click to read more ]