Red Bull Air Race Tokyo
May 14, 2015 By
Red Bull Air Race There is really no way to convey the adrenaline fueled excitement of Red Bull Air Races through text, you just have to see it. In the nine...[ Click to read more ]
Japanese Cooking Classes in Tokyo
Apr 14, 2015 By Bert Wishart
Food shopping in Japan has a reputation for being a touch on the expensive side, and as you wander the aisles of your local supermarket looking at your basic groceries – cheese, fruit,...[ Click to read more ]
F.C. Tokyo: A Rags to Soccer Riches Story
Apr 13, 2015 By Bert Wishart
Japan is a nation that thrives on its sporting endeavors, and while it may be baseball that grabs most of the headlines, soccer is not far behind as the second...[ Click to read more ]
HSBC Sevens World Series Tokyo Sevens
Mar 13, 2015 By
Rugby sevens is a variation of the standard rugby union in which teams are made up of seven players, instead of the usual 15, competing in shorter matches generally during...[ Click to read more ]
Spring Pickings – Strawberry Picking around Tokyo
Feb 13, 2015 By Bert Wishart
Japan has a wonderful association with fruit. While it tends to be a little expensive (at least to the eyes of foreigners used to supermarkets crammed with the stuff for next to...[ Click to read more ]
Dive on in – Public Swimming Pools in Tokyo
Nov 11, 2014 By Bert Wishart
Swimming is, it is often stated, perhaps the best form of exercise, and as a nation that takes its health particularly seriously, it is perhaps no surprise to find that...[ Click to read more ]
English language bookshops in Tokyo
Oct 14, 2014 By Bert Wishart
With the advent of e-readers and smartphones, getting your hands on English language literature in Japan isn’t the challenge it once was. However, whether the book you are looking for...[ Click to read more ]
Securing your Home in Nagoya Against Burglary
Jul 28, 2014 By Ray Proper
Although a very safe country to live in generally, not even Japan is completely free of crime. It is easy to let one’s guard down living in a safe and...[ Click to read more ]
English Speaking Hairdressers in Tokyo
Jul 14, 2014 By
In a large city such as Tokyo, not excelling in Japanese isn’t too much of a problem. Tokyoites are accustomed to foreigners being around, and understand that we may be...[ Click to read more ]
Sushi Dokoro Shiki in Tokyo’s Ginza District
Jun 16, 2014 By Ray Proper
Sushi Dokoro Shiki - すし処 志喜 in Tokyo's Ginza District is a surprisingly good and affordable treasure. They specialize in "course menu" sushi set at JPY 10,500 , or you can order off the...[ Click to read more ]
