Tokyo Metropolis

Great Beaches in The Kanto Region

Jul 24, 2023 By Michael Stigall

As the summer heat rises, retiring to your air-conditioned room with your necktie fan on full blast is tempting. However, Japan is an island nation, so we are surrounded by...[ Click to read more ]

Vegan Dining in Tokyo

Jun 27, 2023 By Michael Stigall

Choices for dining out in Tokyo are nearly limitless. You can eat your way around the world and dine on almost anything humans consider edible (even the most questionable) here...[ Click to read more ]

The Best Views in Tokyo

Jun 27, 2023 By Michael Stigall

Tokyo is so many things and includes so many places that it is often hard to take it all in. Being in the city can sometimes remind me of a...[ Click to read more ]

Tokyo’s Best Breakfast Spots

Jun 27, 2023 By Michael Stigall

It has been ten years since Japanese cuisine was added to UNESCO's intangible heritage list in 2013. This designation means that Japanese cuisine is something unique in the world, not...[ Click to read more ]

Midtown BBQ – Japan’s Best Barbecue Expands to Tokyo

May 30, 2023 By Michael Stigall

If you’re as mad about steaks and barbecue as we are here at Japan Info Swap, then you’ll already know Midtown BBQ pretty well, especially if you live in Nagoya...[ Click to read more ]

Pedal Your Way Around Tokyo

May 30, 2023 By Michael Stigall

When living in and around a sprawling metropolis like Tokyo, getting from A to B can mean spending half of your day on trains, underground, or busses. Since the advent...[ Click to read more ]

Educational Museums in Tokyo That Are Actually Fun

May 30, 2023 By Michael Stigall

There is something about science that can capture a child's imagination. Whether it is the natural world, robotics, or outer space, getting to grips with our surroundings can be spellbinding...[ Click to read more ]

KidZania Tokyo – A Place for Kids to Explore the Future

Apr 28, 2023 By Michael Stigall

What did you want to be when you grew up? Did you spend hours playing doctors and nurses? Did you imitate your school teachers? Did you pretend to be a...[ Click to read more ]

Chilling and Grilling In Tokyo

Apr 28, 2023 By Michael Stigall

It's almost time for grilling. Grilling in Japan isn't the same as back home, but it gets the job done. Just some good weather, a barbecue, and some lovely refreshments...[ Click to read more ]

Tokyo’s Best Ice Cream Shops

Apr 27, 2023 By Michael Stigall

Spring is upon us. It is one of the best times of the year since it is neither too hot nor too cold, but it often leaves me feeling uneasy...[ Click to read more ]