The Great Japan Beer Festival Tokyo – Beer Fest 2017
May 11, 2016 By Bert Wishart
When I first arrived in Japan, I was somewhat disappointed by my perception of limited decent beer selections. It seemed that no matter where I went I could find nothing more on draft than the near identical brews of the ‘big 3’: Sapporo, Kirin and Asahi. While these can be refreshing and...[ Click to read more ]
Roppongi: Tokyo’s Contemporary City
Apr 01, 2016 By Ray Proper
Roppongi (六本木 ) is an area within Minato, Tokyo, and one of Tokyo’s most popular places among locals and foreigners alike. Roppongi is home to the famously lavish Roppongi Hills, many foreign embassies, and one of the most vibrant club scenes in Japan. It is located in the southern portion...[ Click to read more ]
A Pizza the action – Tokyo’s Best Pizza Restaurants
Mar 28, 2016 By Bert Wishart
On the face of it, Japan has something of an odd relationship with pizza. You can find pizza slices in most bakeries, convenience stores do pizza dumplings called pizzaman and the range of pizza flavoured potato chips is mind boggling. It's obvious that the Japanese love pizza, but none of...[ Click to read more ]
Enoshima, Kanagawa’s Island Goddess
By Bert Wishart
Just 50 km southwest of Tokyo city center there lies an exquisite island of such natural beauty you wouldn't be surprised to find it inhabited by celestial beings. So be not surprised, because that is precisely what you will find. The island of Enoshima is the jewel in the crown in...[ Click to read more ]
Eating Organic in Tokyo
Feb 26, 2016 By Bert Wishart
As we have perhaps made abundantly clear in these pages over the years, Japan is very much a nation of foodies. I can honestly say, having visited dozens of countries around the world and having lived in five countries on four different continents, no nation that I know of is...[ Click to read more ]
Zoos of Tokyo
Feb 15, 2016 By Bert Wishart
As spring starts to raise its oh-so welcome head, it's time to abandon the confines of the indoors and embrace the glorious outside before that stifling summer heat reclaims the land. One great way to enjoy the fresh air whilst entertaining the family is to take them out to one of...[ Click to read more ]
Skiing in Japan – Spend a Weekend on the Slopes!
Jan 12, 2016 By Ray Proper
While Japan does not traditionally come to mind when you think of skiing, there are literally hundreds and hundreds of ski resorts, and many have become increasingly more well known and popular internationally. If powder, cold, and speed are what you seek, you can find it here! Hokkaido Ski Areas ...[ Click to read more ]
Thai Restaurants in Tokyo
Dec 22, 2015 By Bert Wishart
Japan is rightly lauded for being a nation of amazing food. From sashimi to sushi, from nabe to bashimi, there is so much to taste here. However, wasabe and Taiwan Ramen aside, it doesn't really do much in the way of strong, spicy flavours. Which is why, for those of you...[ Click to read more ]
Out of school activities in Tokyo
Dec 16, 2015 By Bert Wishart
If you have Japanese friends with young families, they will probably tell you about the clubs and associations that their children join - with the English school from age three, piano from four, judo from five, the list is seemingly endless. While this can seem like quite a lot for...[ Click to read more ]
JR Kanto Area Pass and Tokyo Wide Pass
Nov 17, 2015 By Bert Wishart
One of the great things about living in Japan is its frankly amazing public transport system. It is easy to forget that other countries cannot compete in this department, and become blasé and accustomed to it - I recently found myself impatiently tapping my foot at a two-minute late subway...[ Click to read more ]
