Flying High in Minato-Mirai
Apr 23, 2021 By Jason Gatewood
The concept of a gondola in an urban setting isn’t new; they serve as high-speed transport options in places like Bogota, Colombia, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. There was even a plan to build one to connect the main Olympic venues in Odaiba with Tokyo station and another connecting Tokyo...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo’s Five Teams of Summer: Baseball in Kanto
Mar 27, 2021 By Jason Gatewood
Japan is a modern-day mecca of sports, having hosted several tournaments in the past and being the hosts of the upcoming World Rugby Cup this fall and the 2020 Summer Games. Answering the question, "what sports do you follow" with soccer or rugby will get you into a long conversation...[ Click to read more ]
Infinity Books is the calming oasis from the hustle-and-bustle you didn’t know you needed.
Mar 24, 2021 By Jason Gatewood
We’ve done plenty of articles about places and festivals in and around the Asakusa district, usually reinforcing its position as the nexus of historical Tokyo, from the landmark shrine Sensō-Ji and its well-known lantern gate Kaminarimon, to the many winding shopping alleys that emanate like spider webs outward from the...[ Click to read more ]
Mountain Biking in Japan
Mar 21, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Being such a mountainous country, Japan is a fantastic place to go mountain biking. There are excellent spots at which you can hop on a bike and fly down a trail right across the land. Whether you are into downhill, dirt jumps, freeride or cross country, a beginner (like me),...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo’s Best Burgers
Feb 13, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Japan is well known for having some of the world's finest cuisine, and living in the capital means that you have a great opportunity to try some of the best it has to offer. However, sometimes you find yourself jonesing for a taste of home. What better to scratch that...[ Click to read more ]
Get Cycling in Tokyo
Feb 12, 2021 By Bert Wishart
When living in and around a sprawling metropolis such as Tokyo, getting from A to B can mean that you spend half of your day on trains, underground, or busses. Since the advent of smartphones, most of this time is gazing into a screen, meaning that you often miss out...[ Click to read more ]
Plum Blossom Viewing in Tokyo – The Top Umemi Spots!
Jan 29, 2021 By Bert Wishart
While the cherry blossom is the flower that tends to dominate the imagination of Japanese botanic appreciation, it is perhaps the plum (ume) blossom that should be the more celebrated. Reddish pink or white flowers, they are distinguishable from the sakura by their split ended petals and their strong sweet...[ Click to read more ]
Ice Skating around Kanto (Winter 2021)
By Jason Gatewood
Even with coronavirus still weaving its microbial hooks into every facet of society, The heartbeat of the typical Japanese winter around Greater Tokyo barely skips a beat. As long as you stay socially distanced, masked up, and as frostily vigilant as the winds off Tokyo Bay, you should be alright....[ Click to read more ]
Winter Attractions in Tokyo
Jan 26, 2021 By Jason Gatewood
Wintertime around these parts usually means either taking in some winter sports like skiing and snowboarding or soaking in one of the numerous hot spring onsens around the countryside surrounding the metropolis. But there are a few other things you can check out around Greater Tokyo in the cold part of...[ Click to read more ]
The Top 5 (+2) Parks Around Tokyo
Jan 20, 2021 By Jason Gatewood
The metropolis is a great place to live, but the space available to you isn't always great, and being constantly surrounded by buildings can feel a bit oppressive after a while. Now and again, you have to get out and recharge in a spot with some green, take a mental...[ Click to read more ]
