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Michael Stigall


Winter Illumination in Tokyo

Dec 26, 2022 By Michael Stigall

Christmas time in Tokyo can be a bit surreal. On the one hand, there are Christmas markets, gigantic sales, innumerable...[ Click to read more ]

Ice Skating 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 Fun in Tokyo at Yomiuri Land

Nov 29, 2022 By Michael Stigall

With the famous Disney Resort a relatively short ride from Tokyo Station, it is easy to forget that Tokyo actually...[ Click to read more ]

Tokyo’s Christmas Markets

Nov 28, 2022 By Michael Stigall

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Europe right before the holiday season was underway. One upside...[ Click to read more ]

The Toy Stores of Tokyo

By Michael Stigall

With Thanksgiving behind us, we are officially into the Christmas season. For most of us in the Capital with children,...[ Click to read more ]

Touring Tokyo on Sharebike

Oct 31, 2022 By Michael Stigall

Bike sharing has been a thing in Tokyo for more than a decade now, but it still feels like a...[ Click to read more ]

The Best Craft Beer in Tokyo

By Michael Stigall

Japan is known for its four big brands of beer, Asahi, Kirin, Sapporo, and Suntory. They don't have much in...[ Click to read more ]

Tokyo’s Bustling Jazz Scene

By Michael Stigall

Tokyo has had a bustling music scene for a long time now. Sure, most people think of the big J-Pop...[ Click to read more ]

Tokyo’s Whisky Bars

Sep 28, 2022 By Michael Stigall

When it comes to alcohol and Japan, the first thing to come to mind for the longest time was sake....[ Click to read more ]

The Tokyo Metro Museum

By Michael Stigall

One great thing about living in Tokyo is the trains and subways that crisscross the megalopolis. Most of us use...[ Click to read more ]

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