Watching the Rugby World Cup in Tokyo
Sep 11, 2015 By Bert Wishart
Whether you are a dyed in the wool 'egg chaser', or totally new to the sport, now is the time to get really interested in rugby. With origins going as far back as ancient Greece, it gained popularity and codification in Victorian era Britain, and is enjoyed all over the globe....[ Click to read more ]
Martial Arts Lessons in English: Tokyo
Aug 13, 2015 By Bert Wishart
Whether you are a total beginner or a high ranking expert, there is something extremely special about learning a martial art in the nation of inception. As well as providing you with the skills necessary to progress in the sport, it also gives an invaluable insight into the background, culture...[ Click to read more ]
Music Lessons in English in Tokyo
Jul 15, 2015 By Bert Wishart
Learning a musical instrument can be difficult enough - something to which the out of tune guitar that sits in the corner of my living room can attest. However, it is made infinitely more difficult to do so in a language in which you aren’t fluent. But just because you are...[ Click to read more ]
BBQ Beer Gardens in Tokyo
By Bert Wishart
In summer, is there anything better than sipping on an ice cold beer as the city temperature rises? Well yes, actually there is. And that is digging into a freshly grilled piece of meat that perfectly accompanies your frosty glass. There are of course many beer gardens across the city right...[ Click to read more ]
The Lay of the Land in Tokyo
Jul 13, 2015 By
The Tokyo Metropolis is located in the eastern part of Honshu and encompasses some 23 central wards that are home to more than 8 million people alone, as well as cities, bed towns and even islands located more than 1800 kilometers away. As the capital of Japan, Tokyo is the...[ Click to read more ]
Relocate to Japan – Arriving in Tokyo via Haneda Airport
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Tokyo enjoys two international options: Haneda Airport (Tokyo International Airport) and Narita International Airport. Of these, Tokyo International Airport, or "Haneda Airport," is the preferred option for its convenience. Narita International Airport is actually located 60 km east of Tokyo in Chiba prefecture, and was for many years the only airport providing international...[ Click to read more ]
Relocate to Japan – Arriving in Tokyo via Narita Airport
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Tokyo enjoys two international options: Haneda Airport (Tokyo International Airport) and Narita International Airport. Narita International Airport is actually located 60 km east of Tokyo in Chiba prefecture, and was for many years the only airport providing international air service to the area. While offering the majority of international flight options, its...[ Click to read more ]
The Climate in Japan
Jul 08, 2015 By
The Japanese people are very fond of saying that Japan has four distinct seasons, and while this does not always strike foreign people as particularly special, it is certainly true. As a fairly large island country comprised of over 3,000 islands, the temperature and weather can vary significantly from place...[ Click to read more ]
Learning Japanese in Tokyo
Jun 11, 2015 By Bert Wishart
One of the biggest challenges of integrating with Japanese society is the language barrier. The obvious recourse to this is to get practicing, but working in a predominantly English-speaking environment, that’s easier said than done. As such, Japanese lessons are highly advisable for getting the full value of your...[ Click to read more ]
Climbing the Walls – Bouldering in Tokyo
By Bert Wishart
I doubt that there is a single kid in the western world who, when watching the 1933 classic movie King Kong for the first time, didn't think 'I wish I could climb walls like that', and then spent an afternoon being told off by their mother for clambering all over...[ Click to read more ]
