Artisan Coffee in Tokyo
Mar 23, 2017 By Bert Wishart
The Japanese are fond of coffee, as evidenced by the "kissaten culture," which started in Nagoya and is exemplified by Komeda Coffee's man and ubiquitous branches, and the proliferation of...[ Click to read more ]
Getting fit – The Best Places to Run in Tokyo
Feb 27, 2017 By Bert Wishart
If like me you have gained a few extra pounds over the winter - Christmas and the various new year festivities will do that to you - you may be...[ Click to read more ]
Top 5 Irish Pubs in Tokyo
Feb 21, 2017 By Justin Hanus
If you’re looking for some fun and festive ways to get into the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day this March, Tokyo’s got you covered! Don’t want to wait until the...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo Auto Salon 2017
Dec 28, 2016 By
Not being a speed demon myself it is hard to relate to the fast and furious aesthetic, but I definitely see it on the streets of Tokyo; for better or...[ Click to read more ]
Family Winter Sports Guide to Tokyo and Yokohama
Dec 14, 2016 By Ray Proper
Besides skiing and snowboarding, there are a variety of family friendly options to get outside and active this winter. From ice skating to “snow rafting” and even a snow tractor adventure...[ Click to read more ]
Getting Dramatic – Kabuki in Tokyo
Nov 19, 2016 By Bert Wishart
When one thinks of Japanese high art, alongside haiku, ukiyo-e, and the movies of Yasujiro Ozu, kabuki is most probably one of the first mediums to come to mind. However, much like...[ Click to read more ]
Vaping in Tokyo
Nov 17, 2016 By Bert Wishart
While vaping, the alternative to smoking which its advocates claim to have none of the adverse affects of tobacco, is taking much of the world by storm, it seems that...[ Click to read more ]
Family Fun in Tokyo at Yomiuri Land Amusement Park
Oct 20, 2016 By Bert Wishart
While the sprawling Disney resort is the most famous amusement park in the Tokyo area it is by no means the only one. Just thirty minutes outside of central Tokyo...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo’s Most Unusual Restaurants
Oct 17, 2016 By Bert Wishart
Fed up of the usual, humdrum dinners out? Do izakayas bore you to tears? Do sushi restaurants have you tearing at your hair? Do the countless Italian and French restaurants...[ Click to read more ]
Toy Shopping in Tokyo
Oct 14, 2016 By Bert Wishart
As October slips into November, though the weather is still yet to step into its wintry chill, it is once again time to begin thinking about Christmas presents for the kids. While...[ Click to read more ]
