English language bookshops in Tokyo
Oct 14, 2014 By Bert Wishart
With the advent of e-readers and smartphones, getting your hands on English language literature in Japan isn’t the challenge it once was. However, whether the book you are looking for isn’t available online, or you just like the feel and smell of turning pages, sometimes you just have to hold...[ Click to read more ]
Securing your Home in Nagoya Against Burglary
Jul 28, 2014 By Ray Proper
Although a very safe country to live in generally, not even Japan is completely free of crime. It is easy to let one’s guard down living in a safe and comfortable city like Nagoya, but continued awareness and vigilance will ensure the safety of your home and family. The goal...[ Click to read more ]
English Speaking Hairdressers in Tokyo
Jul 14, 2014 By
In a large city such as Tokyo, not excelling in Japanese isn’t too much of a problem. Tokyoites are accustomed to foreigners being around, and understand that we may be less than fluent. In daily lives gestures and body language are often readily acceptable as communicative currency. However, for some...[ Click to read more ]
Sushi Dokoro Shiki in Tokyo’s Ginza District
Jun 16, 2014 By Ray Proper
Sushi Dokoro Shiki - すし処 志喜 in Tokyo's Ginza District is a surprisingly good and affordable treasure. They specialize in "course menu" sushi set at JPY 10,500 , or you can order off the menu; which is quite reasonable for being located in Ginza. The set menu selections are extremely fresh and well chosen, and...[ Click to read more ]
Golfing in and around Tokyo
Jun 12, 2014 By Bert Wishart
Being packed, seemingly shoulder-to-shoulder, with people you could be forgiven for thinking that Tokyo is not the best place to, to paraphrase Mark Twain, spoil a good walk. However, there are plenty of excellent golfing areas around the capital. Of course there are many roof-top driving ranges, hammering balls into...[ Click to read more ]
Experience the Tea Ceremony in Tokyo or Nagoya Japan
Jan 19, 2014 By Ray Proper
Tea; from the ever present green varieties that line shelves in the convenience stores here, to the black varieties that my English and Australian room-mates preferred when I first arrived, living in Japan has been an learning experience. As an American, and especially one from Seattle, it is hard to...[ Click to read more ]
Obtaining an International Driving Permit (IDP) in Japan
Jan 09, 2014 By Ray Proper
You can get an International Driving Permit (IDP) based on your Japanese driver’s license. The permit is valid for one year from the date of issue and must be used in conjunction with your Japanese License. The process of getting an IDP generally takes one hour, and requires a visit...[ Click to read more ]
Shibuya Cona Standing Pizzeria and Wine Bar
Nov 14, 2013 By Ray Proper
Watching a show called "World business Satellite ワールドビジネスサテライト" the other night and it mentioned a "One coin pizza" chain restaurant in Shibuya! Cona Standing Pizzeria offers a good pizza for "one coin." That is correct, A pizza for 500 yen in exactly where you might expect to want such a thing,...[ Click to read more ]
Mundo Latino – South American Food in Tokyo
Aug 06, 2013 By Ray Proper
If you are searching for food from Brazil, or other South American countries, you may find what you seek at Mundo Latino. Since 2001 the shop has sold mainly food in a prime location for South American food near the Consulate General of the Republic of Peru and Brazil in...[ Click to read more ]
Escape the Heat of Tokyo at the Aquarium!
Jul 17, 2013 By Ray Proper
Summer in Tokyo is hot, humid, and generally uncomfortable. Walking outside for any length of time in the summer's heat in Tokyo will leave you "glistening" and tired. The average temperature in August is a high of 27°C / 80.6°F with a low of 25°C / 77°F, but just the...[ Click to read more ]
