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Michael Stigall


Artisan Coffee Shops in Tokyo

May 24, 2022 By Michael Stigall

It seems hard to believe, but there was once a time when finding a good cup of coffee in Tokyo...[ Click to read more ]

Character Street: Find Your Favorite Character

May 23, 2022 By Michael Stigall

One of the things people notice about Japan is that cartoon characters here are very popular. From Hello Kitty to...[ Click to read more ]

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Kyodai Market: Tokyo’s Latin American Market

By Michael Stigall

For a long time, the place to go for food from Latin America was a shop in Gotanda called Mundo...[ Click to read more ]

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International Supermarkets in Tokyo

Apr 25, 2022 By Michael Stigall

Japanese food is celebrated worldwide as one of the premier global cuisines. You could even consider yourself lucky to live...[ Click to read more ]

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Must See Shrines and Temples of Tokyo

By Michael Stigall

Many of Japan’s most famous shrines and temples are in the old capital of Kyoto. While not as historic as...[ Click to read more ]

Japanese Public Libraries for the Non-Japanese Reader

By Michael Stigall

After a while, you’ll notice the sheer amount of bookstores and reading materials there seem to be in Japan. While...[ Click to read more ]

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Tokyo’s Zoos

Mar 31, 2022 By Michael Stigall

As spring thankfully arrives, it's time to abandon the confines of the indoors and embrace the glorious outdoors before that...[ Click to read more ]

Top 5 Spring Hiking Destinations in Japan

By Michael Stigall

With 73% of Japan's landmass being mountains, there's plenty of selection for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. There is absolutely gorgeous...[ Click to read more ]

Golfing Around Tokyo

By Michael Stigall

Being so filled with people, one could be forgiven for thinking that Tokyo is not the best place to spoil...[ Click to read more ]

English language bookshops in Tokyo

Feb 28, 2022 By Michael Stigall

With the advent of e-readers and smartphones, getting your hands on English language literature in Japan isn’t the challenge it...[ Click to read more ]

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