Michael Stigall
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 ]
Beat the Heat at Tokyo’s Aquariums
By Michael Stigall
Now that the rainy season or “tsuyu” is nearly behind us, we can finally look forward to Summer. Perhaps, looking...[ Click to read more ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
