Tokyo’s rise of the premium BBQ sites
Jul 27, 2018 By Jason Gatewood
As long as we have known fire, we’ve also known barbecue. Most of humanity would agree that there’s nothing beating a few pieces of meat and/or veg on the grill, with the smoke from the coals helping to give it a flavor that’s unmistakably summertime. We Tokyoites have it rough...[ Click to read more ]
Bon Odori Dancing Festivals in Tokyo
By Jason Gatewood
Obon is an annual event where Buddhists and Confucians celebrate their ancestors. Buddhists and many Japanese people in general believe that every year during Obon their ancestor's spirits will return from "beyond the grave" for three days to visit with relatives they left behind. The highlight of summer in Japan is...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo’s Beer Gardens
Jul 25, 2018 By Bert Wishart
It could be argued that one of the greatest things on Earth is sitting outside on a warm summer’s day with an ice cold beer. Being from the south west of England I am used to having a pub on every corner, and almost all of them will have a...[ Click to read more ]
Sort it out: A Primer on Recycling in Tokyo
Jun 26, 2018 By Jason Gatewood
Ask almost any expat who has lived here for at least a year or so, “what are some difficult things about living in Japan you’ve had to come to terms with”, and without fail “learning how to deal with the garbage” is going to be somewhere near the top of...[ Click to read more ]
Splish, Splash, Sploosh!: Your Guide to Tokyo’s Waterparks
By Jason Gatewood
When the air outside is thick with humidity, cicadas begin their endless chirping, the stores start stocking endless varieties of flavored bottled water and teas, and all the kids start sporting “playground tans”, Tokyo Summertime has finally come. We are the enviable environment to enjoy a trip to the beach,...[ Click to read more ]
Let’s Tour Tokyo: Kichijoji
By Jason Gatewood
It’s been awhile since I last introduced a part of Tokyo you may not be so familiar with, so this time we’ll head westward from Shinjuku to visit the Kichijoji (吉祥寺) district. This area is centered around the junction of the JR Chuo Line and Keio Inokashira Line at its...[ Click to read more ]
Fly First Airlines and experience traveling without moving
Jun 02, 2018 By Jason Gatewood
There are no limits to the amount of themed cafes that are available to you if you want a unique dining experience in the Metropolis. Wanna hang out with owls, sure. How about ninjas? Ditto. Vampire maids, yeah we got that. Full blown psychedelic anime-themed robots piloted by ladies? We...[ Click to read more ]
Flea and antique markets in Tokyo
May 29, 2018 By Bert Wishart
One of the joys of living in a different country is absorbing its culture and aesthetics. One of the best way of doing that is by filling your home with fashionable goods and furnishings that reflects both your personal taste and that of your adopted country. Now, to do this in...[ Click to read more ]
Leave Your Mobile Battery Behind with Charge-Spot
By Jason Gatewood
Back in the days of flip phones, Japan what noted for having some seriously nice phones that could do almost anything our smartphones can do now. We were sending email, downloading music, watching TV and paying for train rides on them while the rest of the world was still oohing...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo Sea Life Park Aquarium
Apr 27, 2018 By Admin
Tokyo Sea Life Park is an aquarium featuring over 600 species of rare marine life from around the world. The distinctive dome rising over the attraction houses a number of interesting collections, including the most famous, a 2,200-ton tank shaped like a doughnut where you can watch bluefin tuna and other...[ Click to read more ]
