Michael Stigall
Volunteering in Kanto
Jan 31, 2024 By Michael Stigall
Winter is a time where we often have more time on our hands than we know what to do with....[ Click to read more ]
Snow Festivals in 2024
Jan 30, 2024 By Michael Stigall
It been a warm winter so far, but it is finally beginning the drop into the single digits. With that...[ Click to read more ]
Plum Viewing in Tokyo – The Top Umemi Spots in 2024
Jan 29, 2024 By Michael Stigall
While the cherry blossom is the flower that tends to dominate the imagination of Japanese botanic appreciation, it is perhaps...[ Click to read more ]
Hatsumode in Tokyo – Making Your First Shrine Visit of 2024
Dec 27, 2023 By Michael Stigall
New Years in Japan is laser-focused on firsts. You have your first sunrise of the year, which is very important,...[ Click to read more ]
Ice Skating Rinks in Kanto
By Michael Stigall
For most of us from colder climates, it is hard to imagine winter without ice skating. Luckily, many in the...[ Click to read more ]
Winter Food in Japan
By Michael Stigall
As an American, there are certain foods that I look forward to when things start getting chilly. Most of those...[ Click to read more ]
Odaiba’s Misfit Museum: The Unko Museum
Nov 30, 2023 By Michael Stigall
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 ]
Tokyo’s Christmas Markets 2023
By Michael Stigall
Some years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Europe right before the holiday season was underway. One upside to...[ Click to read more ]
Winter Illuminations in Tokyo 2023
By Michael Stigall
Christmas Day in Japan is just another working day for the most part. The most interesting facet of the Christmas...[ Click to read more ]
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 ]
