The History of Japan’s Majestic Fall Colors
Oct 25, 2022 By Bert Wishart
Japan's most popular season for tourists is undoubtedly spring. When the cherry blossoms bloom, people from inside Japan and worldwide gather in popular, beautiful spots to bask in the traditional scenes of pinks, reds, and whites that form many of our preconceptions of Japan's natural state. However, what is less...[ Click to read more ]
Koyo, or Fall Colors in Tokyo
Oct 16, 2022 By Jason Gatewood
One great thing about Japan is that all four seasons' splendor can be appreciated wherever you live. And this heightened awareness of seasonal beauty is complemented nicely by Japan's plentiful mountains, forests, beaches, and even a desert (!), meaning that a change of scenery is a simple train or bus...[ Click to read more ]
Thanksgiving in Tokyo
Oct 12, 2022 By Jason Gatewood
Let's face it: Thanksgiving is purely a North American holiday, meaning we shouldn't expect much fanfare here in Tokyo on the fourth Thursday of November. In most parts of Japan, you may only have one choice if you want to indulge in a holiday feast -- do it yourself... minus...[ Click to read more ]
ACCJ Charity Ball: Chicago – An Evening in the Windy City!
Sep 30, 2022 By Admin
Save the date for THE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN JAPAN Charity Ball 2022 Chicago – An Evening in the Windy City! December 3, 2022, Hilton Tokyo, Shinjuku The ACCJ Charity Ball Committee, in partnership with Kansai - Community Service Committee, has been hard at work to bring back the...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo’s Whisky Bars
Sep 28, 2022 By Michael Stigall
When it comes to alcohol and Japan, the first thing to come to mind for the longest time was sake. While the traditionally fermented rice wine holds a special place in Japanese culture,, things are slowly changing on the street level, where more people are reaching for whisky than ever...[ Click to read more ]
The Tokyo Metro Museum
By Michael Stigall
One great thing about living in Tokyo is the trains and subways that crisscross the megalopolis. Most of us use the subway for commuting and getting around almost daily. That said, they can be something we all become familiar with and even ignore, but there is a rich history here....[ Click to read more ]
A Guide to Onsen and Super Sento in and around Tokyo
By Michael Stigall
The onsen is one thing that immediately comes to mind when one thinks of Japan, and it's no mystery why. In addition to appearing in most tourism-related media, they are excellent places to relax. With so much seismic activity, from small sento bathhouses to entire onsen towns, sento and onsen...[ Click to read more ]
Upgrade Your Suica to Mobile Suica
Aug 30, 2022 By Michael Stigall
There was a time when finding one’s way around Japan’s rail lines required extraordinary effort, determination, and a bit of luck. Literacy helped as well, but most newly arrived foreigners were out of luck in that regard. The most challenging part was getting the tickets, which required deciphering the maps,...[ Click to read more ]
Grab a Slice! Pizza in Tokyo
By Michael Stigall
Pizza in Japan comes in many novel and exciting forms. There is your standard pizza from the bakery of all places, with its typical toppings of mayo and corn. Then you have your Chinese-Italian fusion creation, which is the oddly-delicious pizzaman. Plus, there are all of those pizza-flavored snacks. Then...[ Click to read more ]
Where to Jog In Tokyo
Jul 25, 2022 By Michael Stigall
Summer in Japan is hot and humid, but it is also a great time to get in shape. There are plenty of ways you can do this. You could head to one of the city’s excellent public swimming pools, join a gym, or even climb mountains. But if going to...[ Click to read more ]
