Michael Stigall
The Tokyo Metro Museum
Sep 28, 2022 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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
Where to See Kabuki in Tokyo
Jun 28, 2022 By Michael Stigall
When thinking of Japanese high arts such as ukiyo-e, haiku, and bonsai, Kabuki is probably one of the first things...[ Click to read more ]
Diving into the Many Pools of Tokyo
By Michael Stigall
As you may have already noticed, summers in Tokyo can be pretty sweltering. The heat brings with it many questions,...[ Click to read more ]
