As a foreigner in Japan, dealing with governmental bureaucracy takes a few more steps than you might be used to....[ Click to read more ]
It may seem like a no-brainer, but 2020 is probably the year that many of us looked at how we...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo is the "World's Greatest Food City," and at last count home to over 200 Michelin-starred restaurants. More than ramen,...[ Click to read more ]
We would like to share with you how to clean an air conditioner (AC) filter in Japan. There are several types...[ Click to read more ]
The best barbecue is the one you grill yourself. You may think this would be difficult in the city, what...[ Click to read more ]
Starting with the State of Emergency that went into effect for Tokyo and surrounding areas at the beginning of April,...[ Click to read more ]
When reading listings for live performers on tour, it can feel like Nagoya is completely missed out by all the...[ Click to read more ]
Like in the rest of the world during the COVID-19 pandemic, anything that attracts large numbers of people together for...[ Click to read more ]
You’ll be forgiven for thinking that many of the bicycling laws you may have grown up within your home country...[ Click to read more ]
I’ll be the first to admit that 2020 has not been kind to we who like to explore, trek, and...[ Click to read more ]