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,...[ 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...[ 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...[ 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...[ 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...[ 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...[ 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...[ Click to read more ]
Grand Festival of Hanazono Shrine in Tokyo
May 26, 2011 By Ray Proper
Hanazono Jinja Shrine is located in the Shinjuku business district of Tokyo. Shinjuku is probably the most famous town name in Tokyo, and the Hanazono Jinja has been used in...[ Click to read more ]
Azabu Juban Festival in Tokyo
Aug 20, 2010 By Ray Proper
Summer is coming to an end, and with the passing of the season so goes the festival season. It is not too late to get in a last few weekends...[ Click to read more ]
