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Michael Stigall


Ice Skating in Kanto

Dec 26, 2022 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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A Guide to Onsen and Super Sento in and around Tokyo

By Michael Stigall

The onsen is one thing that immediately comes to mind when one thinks of Japan, and it's no mystery why....[ Click to read more ]