Yomiuri Giants and Hanshin Tigers – a Great Baseball Rivalry
Mar 26, 2017 By Bert Wishart
When the Tokugawa Shogunate finally wrested political control from Osaka and moved the seat of power to Edo in 1615, few could have imagined that four hundred years later animosity...[ Click to read more ]
Top 5 Beer Gardens Across Japan
Mar 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Springtime in Japan provides temperatures, sights, and events that make it nearly impossible to spend your days indoors. However, even after a day in the warm sunshine, there are still...[ Click to read more ]
Top 5 Spring Hiking Destinations in Japan
Mar 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus
With 73% of Japan’s land mass being mountains, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts certainly have their pick of gorgeous terrain to explore throughout the country. Of course there are some popular...[ Click to read more ]
No More Mamachari! Where to get Good Bikes in Tokyo
Mar 23, 2017 By Bert Wishart
Tokyo is such a marvelous city to explore, which is why it is a shame that we spend so much time on trains and subways being ferried from one place...[ Click to read more ]
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 ]
