Tokyo Metropolis

Thai Restaurants in Tokyo

Dec 22, 2015 By Bert Wishart

Japan is rightly lauded for being a nation of amazing food. From sashimi to sushi, from nabe to bashimi, there is so much to taste here. However, wasabe and Taiwan Ramen...[ Click to read more ]

Out of school activities in Tokyo

Dec 16, 2015 By Bert Wishart

If you have Japanese friends with young families, they will probably tell you about the clubs and associations that their children join - with the English school from age three,...[ Click to read more ]

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JR Kanto Area Pass and Tokyo Wide Pass

Nov 17, 2015 By Bert Wishart

   One of the great things about living in Japan is its frankly amazing public transport system. It is easy to forget that other countries cannot compete in this department,...[ Click to read more ]

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Japan’s Best Onsen Towns

Oct 14, 2015 By Bert Wishart

As temperatures around the country fall, now is the perfect time to indulge in the Japanese pastime of onsen. Best described as a hot spring bathing spa, onsen is a long held tradition in Japan and...[ Click to read more ]

Hattori Daily Farm in Kanagawa

Oct 09, 2015 By

Since 1969 the Hattori Daily Farm in Kanagawa has raised dairy cows on green pastures not that far away from Tokyo.  Hattori Farm is a bit of working dairy a bit "dude ranch"...[ Click to read more ]

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Five Great Sushi Restaurants in Tokyo

Oct 08, 2015 By Bert Wishart

When you first arrived in Japan you were no doubt asked, possibly on a daily basis, "what Japanese food do you like?" and, knowing very little else, your reply would have...[ Click to read more ]

Watching the Rugby World Cup in Tokyo

Sep 11, 2015 By Bert Wishart

Whether you are a dyed in the wool 'egg chaser', or totally new to the sport, now is the time to get really interested in rugby. With origins going as...[ Click to read more ]

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Martial Arts Lessons in English: Tokyo

Aug 13, 2015 By Bert Wishart

Whether you are a total beginner or a high ranking expert, there is something extremely special about learning a martial art in the nation of inception. As well as providing...[ Click to read more ]

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Music Lessons in English in Tokyo

Jul 15, 2015 By Bert Wishart

Learning a musical instrument can be difficult enough - something to which the out of tune guitar that sits in the corner of my living room can attest. However, it...[ Click to read more ]

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BBQ Beer Gardens in Tokyo

Jul 15, 2015 By Bert Wishart

In summer, is there anything better than sipping on an ice cold beer as the city temperature rises? Well yes, actually there is. And that is digging into a freshly...[ Click to read more ]