Artisan Coffee Shops in Tokyo
May 24, 2022 By Michael Stigall
It seems hard to believe, but there was once a time when finding a good cup of coffee in Tokyo was a challenge or at the very least required a...[ Click to read more ]
Character Street: Find Your Favorite Character
May 23, 2022 By Michael Stigall
One of the things people notice about Japan is that cartoon characters here are very popular. From Hello Kitty to Pikachu to the local mascots that are just about everywhere,...[ Click to read more ]
Kyodai Market: Tokyo’s Latin American Market
May 23, 2022 By Michael Stigall
For a long time, the place to go for food from Latin America was a shop in Gotanda called Mundo Latino. That shop has sadly closed but luckily Kyodai Market...[ Click to read more ]
International Supermarkets in Tokyo
Apr 25, 2022 By Michael Stigall
Japanese food is celebrated worldwide as one of the premier global cuisines. You could even consider yourself lucky to live in such a country where the food quality is held...[ Click to read more ]
Must See Shrines and Temples of Tokyo
Apr 25, 2022 By Michael Stigall
Many of Japan’s most famous shrines and temples are in the old capital of Kyoto. While not as historic as the city it replaced as the nation’s political, social, and...[ Click to read more ]
Japanese Public Libraries for the Non-Japanese Reader
Apr 25, 2022 By Michael Stigall
After a while, you’ll notice the sheer amount of bookstores and reading materials there seem to be in Japan. While print media has been declining in the West, with the...[ Click to read more ]
Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum
Apr 22, 2022 By Jason Gatewood
Whether you only know about ramen in its instant, cup-o-noodles variety or are a true fan who can tell the difference between shoyu and tonkotsu-based ramen by smell alone, perhaps...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo’s Zoos
Mar 31, 2022 By Michael Stigall
As spring thankfully arrives, it's time to abandon the confines of the indoors and embrace the glorious outdoors before that stifling summer heat reclaims the land. One great way to...[ Click to read more ]
Top 5 Spring Hiking Destinations in Japan
Mar 31, 2022 By Michael Stigall
With 73% of Japan's landmass being mountains, there's plenty of selection for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. There is absolutely gorgeous terrain to hike throughout the country, and every region boasts...[ Click to read more ]
Golfing Around Tokyo
Mar 31, 2022 By Michael Stigall
Being so filled with people, one could be forgiven for thinking that Tokyo is not the best place to spoil a good walk, to paraphrase Mark Twain. However, there are...[ Click to read more ]
