Halloween in Tokyo 2024
Sep 27, 2024 By Michael Stigall
Halloween is probably one of the greatest examples I can think of when I reflect on how Japan has changed over the last decade or so as well was the...[ Click to read more ]
Beating the Heat at Tokyo’s Waterparks
Aug 28, 2024 By Michael Stigall
According to the latest weather reports, us Tokyo residents will be experiencing high temperatures until October. While we are basically at the zenith of heat in August, it is still...[ Click to read more ]
Learn All About Tokyo’s Most Famous Artist at the Sumida Hokusai Museum
Aug 28, 2024 By Michael Stigall
It sometimes can be a bit surprising to learn that at one point in time the busiest parts of Tokyo weren’t the bustling areas of Shinjuku and Shibuya but were...[ Click to read more ]
The Mobile Suica: The Best Way to Get Around Town
Aug 28, 2024 By Michael Stigall
We’ve talked about IC cards before. There’s Suica. There’s Pasmo. There’s ICOCA. There’s Manaca. So many cards! But the good news is that most of them can be used throughout...[ Click to read more ]
Japanese Cooking Classes in Tokyo in English
Jul 31, 2024 By Michael Stigall
Food shopping in Japan has a reputation for being a touch on the expensive side, and as you wander the aisles of your local supermarket looking at your basic groceries...[ Click to read more ]
The Best Thai Restaurants in Tokyo
Jul 29, 2024 By Michael Stigall
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...[ Click to read more ]
Summer Beer Gardens in Tokyo 2024
Jul 29, 2024 By Michael Stigall
In summer, is there anything better than sipping on an ice cold beer as the city temperature rises? Well yes, actually there is: Digging into a freshly grilled piece of...[ Click to read more ]
Online Shopping Options In Japan
Jun 26, 2024 By Michael Stigall
You are not going to get complaints from me about living in Japan. I am generally happy here, but still, I prefer to use products and eat foods from my...[ Click to read more ]
Summer Activities in Tokyo For Kids
Jun 26, 2024 By Michael Stigall
Tokyo is big. Really big. One significant upside to its massive size is that there is something for everyone to enjoy. Obviously, the metropolis is a Mecca to anime and...[ Click to read more ]
Best Summer Picnic Spots in Tokyo
Jun 26, 2024 By Michael Stigall
With the weather becoming a lot nicer, many people are ready to get out and enjoy the warm weather, and having a picnic is an excellent and cheap way to...[ Click to read more ]
