Tokyo Metropolis

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 ]

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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 ]

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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 ]

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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 ]

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 ]

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Japan-Indonesia Friends Festival and Indonesian Restaurants in Tokyo

Sep 27, 2016 By Bert Wishart

As summer marches into autumn, the only thing that cant's be stopped other than the rolling of time is the parade of international festivals held in Yoyogi Park. The next...[ Click to read more ]

Oeshiki Festival of Light at Ikegami Honmonji Temple in Tokyo

Sep 21, 2016 By Bert Wishart

In the autumn of 1282 Nichiren, the founder of the branch of Buddhism that now bears his name, plagued by ill health, was persuaded to leave his home of Minobu...[ Click to read more ]

Make friends at Japanese Cultural Classes in Tokyo

Sep 14, 2016 By Bert Wishart

Being relocated to a new country can be an amazing experience, though one not without its difficulties. One of the greatest of problems, particularly for the spouses or partners of those...[ Click to read more ]

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Tokyo Veggie Food Festa and Vegetarian Restaurants

Sep 07, 2016 By Bert Wishart

As you are no doubt well aware, Japanese food rates among the best in the world. However, if you are vegetarian, you may struggle to find your needs catered to. Many...[ Click to read more ]