Tokyo Auto Salon 2017
Dec 28, 2016 By
Not being a speed demon myself it is hard to relate to the fast and furious aesthetic, but I definitely see it on the streets of Tokyo; for better or worse! If that is your thing, you are in the right place for it, and this is your event! The Tokyo...[ Click to read more ]
Family Winter Sports Guide to Tokyo and Yokohama
Dec 14, 2016 By Ray Proper
Besides skiing and snowboarding, there are a variety of family friendly options to get outside and active this winter. From ice skating to “snow rafting” and even a snow tractor adventure ride for those less interested in getting sweaty; there is no reason to miss out on the great outdoors just...[ Click to read more ]
Getting Dramatic – Kabuki in Tokyo
Nov 19, 2016 By Bert Wishart
When one thinks of Japanese high art, alongside haiku, ukiyo-e, and the movies of Yasujiro Ozu, kabuki is most probably one of the first mediums to come to mind. However, much like the plays of Shakespeare, that some 9,000km away were beginning to gain popularity at around the same time, Kabuki, the...[ Click to read more ]
Vaping in Tokyo
Nov 17, 2016 By Bert Wishart
While vaping, the alternative to smoking which its advocates claim to have none of the adverse affects of tobacco, is taking much of the world by storm, it seems that Japan is quite slow to catch up with the phenomenon. While IQOS smoking devices - a hybrid between regular cigarettes and...[ Click to read more ]
Family Fun in Tokyo at Yomiuri Land Amusement Park
Oct 20, 2016 By Bert Wishart
While the sprawling Disney resort is the most famous amusement park in the Tokyo area it is by no means the only one. Just thirty minutes outside of central Tokyo you can also find Yomiuri Land. While not as immense as its neighbor Disney, but Yomiuri Land is still an excellent...[ Click to read more ]
Toy Shopping in Tokyo
Oct 14, 2016 By Bert Wishart
As October slips into November, though the weather is still yet to step into its wintry chill, it is once again time to begin thinking about Christmas presents for the kids. While you can still order G.I. Joes and Barbies from online stores back home you may find that your child’s tastes...[ Click to read more ]
Japan-Indonesia Friends Festival and Indonesian Restaurants in Tokyo
Sep 27, 2016 By Bert Wishart
As summer marches into autumn, the only thing that cant's be stopped other than the rolling of time is the parade of international festivals held in Yoyogi Park. The next one coming up is the Japan Indonesia Friends Festival. Japan-Indonesia Friends Festival Officially named the “Japan Indonesia Citizens Friendship Festival",...[ Click to read more ]
Oeshiki Festival of Light at Ikegami Honmonji Temple in Tokyo
Sep 21, 2016 By Bert Wishart
In the autumn of 1282 Nichiren, the founder of the branch of Buddhism that now bears his name, plagued by ill health, was persuaded to leave his home of Minobu and seek out hot springs for their perceived medicinal benefits. In the company of a handful of his most trusted...[ Click to read more ]
Make friends at Japanese Cultural Classes in Tokyo
Sep 14, 2016 By Bert Wishart
Being relocated to a new country can be an amazing experience, though one not without its difficulties. One of the greatest of problems, particularly for the spouses or partners of those being relocated, is making friends in a new place where perhaps we do not know the language. One great way of...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo Veggie Food Festa and Vegetarian Restaurants
Sep 07, 2016 By Bert Wishart
As you are no doubt well aware, Japanese food rates among the best in the world. However, if you are vegetarian, you may struggle to find your needs catered to. Many vegetarians have found themselves offered the 'vegetarian; option' in a restaurant only to find that it contains seafood or fish. Even...[ Click to read more ]
