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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]