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Michael Stigall


Tokyo’s Bustling Jazz Scene

Oct 31, 2022 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 ]

Riding the Rails: Train Passes for Foreign Residents

Aug 30, 2022 By Michael Stigall

We’ve discussed Japan’s rail passes before, including most recently reviewing the options available for Kanto residents, but what about if...[ Click to read more ]

Upgrade Your Suica to Mobile Suica

By Michael Stigall

There was a time when finding one’s way around Japan’s rail lines required extraordinary effort, determination, and a bit of...[ Click to read more ]

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Grab a Slice! Pizza in Tokyo

By Michael Stigall

Pizza in Japan comes in many novel and exciting forms. There is your standard pizza from the bakery of all...[ Click to read more ]

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Where to Jog In Tokyo

Jul 25, 2022 By Michael Stigall

Summer in Japan is hot and humid, but it is also a great time to get in shape. There are...[ Click to read more ]

Museum of Yebisu Beer

By Michael Stigall

Yebisu Beer has a long and storied history beginning in 1887 when the Japan Beer Brewery Company cleared an area...[ Click to read more ]

The Snoopy Museum Tokyo

By Michael Stigall

Snoopy Museum Tokyo is an exciting addition to the museums of Tokyo. The Peanuts comic strip characters are popular in...[ Click to read more ]