Tokyo City

Soul Food House in Azabujuban

Jul 18, 2021 By Admin

In Tokyo's Azabujuban neighborhood, Soul Food House, about 3 minutes from Azabu Juban Station, is the real deal.  Mississippi and Georgia natives LaTonya and David Whitaker can cook seriously well,...[ Click to read more ]

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Why is Hawaiian Food so Popular in Japan?

Jul 16, 2021 By Jason Gatewood

There are places one can go to in Japan where it will seem you’ve stepped through Doraemon’s Dokodemo Door and landed straight up in America’s 50th state, Hawaii. From hula...[ Click to read more ]

Buying Summer Yukata in Tokyo

Jun 20, 2021 By Bert Wishart

If you have ever been to a summer fireworks festival around Tokyo you may have noticed many people wearing traditional Japanese dress and wondered what was going on. Well, summer festivals are a...[ Click to read more ]

Educational Museums in Tokyo That Your Kids (and You) Will Love

Jun 12, 2021 By Bert Wishart

There is something about science that can really capture a child's imagination. Whether it is the natural world, robotics, or outer space, getting to grips with our surroundings can be...[ Click to read more ]

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Barbacoa Grill, Brazilian “Churrasco” Cuisine in Tokyo

Jun 09, 2021 By Ray Proper

Barbacoa Grill is a Brazilian restaurant located in Omotesando, Tokyo, specializing in “churrasco” cuisine, Brazil's answer to BBQ. Churrasco uses various meats, pork, sausage, and chicken cooked on a "churrasqueira,"...[ Click to read more ]

You Spin Me Right Round! Exploring Tokyo’s Record Stores

May 26, 2021 By Bert Wishart

The modern music industry is well and truly established in the digital world. Most people access their favorite artists now through Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, and Soundcloud, but there has...[ Click to read more ]

Best Ice Cream shops in Tokyo

May 26, 2021 By Jason Gatewood

Summertime in the Metropolis gets really hot and humid, bordering what you’d find in many subtropical locations. While it’s easy to find relief in the form of sitting underneath the...[ Click to read more ]

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Let’s Tour: Odawara

Apr 23, 2021 By Jason Gatewood

Once again, it's time to introduce a little-known section of the Greater Tokyo area that probably isn't too well known about, perfect for a day trip outside the hustle and...[ Click to read more ]

Tokyo’s Five Teams of Summer: Baseball in Kanto

Mar 27, 2021 By Jason Gatewood

Japan is a modern-day mecca of sports, having hosted several tournaments in the past and being the hosts of the upcoming World Rugby Cup this fall and the 2020 Summer...[ Click to read more ]

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Infinity Books is the calming oasis from the hustle-and-bustle you didn’t know you needed.

Mar 24, 2021 By Jason Gatewood

We’ve done plenty of articles about places and festivals in and around the Asakusa district, usually reinforcing its position as the nexus of historical Tokyo, from the landmark shrine Sensō-Ji...[ Click to read more ]