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 ]
Six Things You Should Know About Tokyo
Jul 09, 2013 By Ray Proper
You might be interested in this article from The History Channel in the US, "Six Things You Should Know About Tokyo." If you live in Tokyo these might not come as a surprise, but then again... they may still. You can read the introduction here, and click through to read...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo Whiskey Bars
Jun 14, 2013 By Ray Proper
Japanese distiller aims to revolutionize whiskey drinking, focus on new generation of drinkers. Suntory's sales soar after rolling out "highballs", or whiskey with a slug of soda in a pint glass (or can!). This new found popularity of whiskey is bringing with it new watering holes that specialize in whiskey,...[ Click to read more ]
Let’s Tour the Metropolis: Shimo-Kitazawa
Mar 14, 2013 By Jason Gatewood
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="210"] Shutter artists in Shimokitazawa (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] This is the first in a series of articles that will introduce some of the neighborhoods that make up the Tokyo Metropolis Area. It's my goal to try to cover areas that don't get as much limelight in the...[ Click to read more ]
