Maybe I've been here too long but sometimes I forget that Japan has a reputation for being, well, a weird...[ Click to read more ]
Some years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Europe right before the holiday season was underway. One upside to...[ Click to read more ]
Christmas Day in Japan is just another working day for the most part. The most interesting facet of the Christmas...[ Click to read more ]
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 metropolis is a great place to live, but the space available isn't always great. Being constantly surrounded by buildings...[ Click to read more ]
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 ]
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 ]
When living in a new country, offering your free time to help the local community can be a great thing....[ Click to read more ]
Now that festivals are back on the menu again, you may find yourself at one. Or perhaps, while taking in...[ Click to read more ]
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 ]