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 ]
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 ]
The JR East Railway Museum: See Japan’s History Move on Wheels of Steel
May 26, 2021 By Jason Gatewood
A good many visitors to Japan have been known to utter out loud, “there sure are a lot of trains in Japan!” …And they wouldn’t be wrong! We happen to...[ Click to read more ]
Romancing the rails at Odakyu’s Romancecar Museum
Apr 25, 2021 By Jason Gatewood
It's an open secret that one of the reasons I enjoy living in Japan is that public transportation is held in high regard and promoted by the people as a...[ Click to read more ]
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 ]
Flying High in Minato-Mirai
Apr 23, 2021 By Jason Gatewood
The concept of a gondola in an urban setting isn’t new; they serve as high-speed transport options in places like Bogota, Colombia, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. There was even...[ 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 ]
