Michael Stigall
Hatsumode in Tokyo – Making Your First Shrine Visit of 2023
Dec 26, 2022 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 ]
Winter Illumination in Tokyo
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 ]
