Best Breakfast Spots in Tokyo
Oct 15, 2021 By Jason Gatewood
You might not know this, but Japanese cuisine was added to UNESCO's intangible heritage list in 2013, meaning the cooking is something unique in the world, not found anywhere else. I could eat my fill of sushi, takoyaki, udon, soba any and every day of the week, but one thing...[ Click to read more ]
Go Vegan in Tokyo
Sep 29, 2021 By Jason Gatewood
Choices for dining out in Tokyo are nearly limitless. You can eat your way around the world and dine on almost anything humans consider edible (even the most questionable) here in Japan’s capital. One type of cuisine that has seen a recent boom is vegetarian and vegan food. Although many...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo’s High Rise City Views
Sep 21, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Whether you love or loathe the hustle and bustle of the big city, there are no two ways about it: Tokyo is amazing. There is so much going on and so much to take in. It is a mass of contradictions and hodge-podge of contrasting styles, of the traditional and...[ Click to read more ]
Staying Safe During Typhoons and Storms in Japan
Aug 24, 2021 By Ray Proper
Typhoon season in Japan runs from June to December, but most typhoon activity occurs between July and September. The southern parts of Japan, such as Okinawa or Kagoshima, are particularly affected by these storms. Still, residents of any part of Japan are likely to experience one or more during their time...[ Click to read more ]
Shopping Online in Japan – Internet Shopping!
Aug 21, 2021 By Ray Proper
You are not going to get complaints from me about living in Japan. I am generally happy here, but still, I prefer to use products and eat foods from my own country in many cases; decent peanut butter, for example. Maybe in your case, Vegemite? There are lots of products...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo Dessert Buffets
Aug 20, 2021 By Jason Gatewood
If you’re the type that is all about putting cake before casserole and satisfying your sweet tooth to the point that would make your dentist’s hair stand on end, then you’ll want to read on further as we present the best places in Tokyo to check out All-you-can-eat sweets, treats,...[ Click to read more ]
The Tokyo Fire Museum
Aug 18, 2021 By Jason Gatewood
Since becoming a resident here almost a decade ago, Tokyo’s massive number of people and buildings packed into the smallest area imaginable has always left me with more than a few questions. One of the most prominent questions has always been, “how does this place not turn into a tinderbox...[ Click to read more ]
Let’s Tour: Tokyo’s Koenji
Aug 17, 2021 By Jason Gatewood
Situated on the JR Chuo Line about 15 minutes west of Shinjuku station and just west of Nakano, Koenji is probably not on anyone’s list of happening places to check out in Tokyo. But that makes it a good reason to see it in my case; I dig the road...[ Click to read more ]
Escape Hiroshima’s Rat-Race and Head to… Tomonoura!
Aug 14, 2021 By Jade Brischke
As summer winds down and we have cooler mornings and evenings, it is the perfect time of year to consider places worth visiting to restore your spirit and sanity. One such place is a sleepy, little fishing village called Tomonoura, often mentioned as an up-and-coming tourist destination. To explain how...[ Click to read more ]
Places to Avoid as a Tourist in Japan
Jul 19, 2021 By Justin Hanus
Overall, Japan is a safe country, making it ideal for tourists who want to be free to travel wherever they please. However, no country is completely danger-free. In fact, there are a few slums in Japan as well as several red-light districts. It’s useful to be aware of these places...[ Click to read more ]
