Winter Illumination in Tokyo
Dec 26, 2022 By Michael Stigall
Christmas time in Tokyo can be a bit surreal. On the one hand, there are Christmas markets, gigantic sales, innumerable shopping centers, and more decorations than you would expect, but...[ Click to read more ]
Ice Skating in Kanto
Dec 26, 2022 By Michael Stigall
For most of us from colder climates, it is hard to imagine winter without ice skating. Luckily, many in the metropolis share that view, and there is a wide selection...[ Click to read more ]
Skiing in Tokyo: Day and Weekend Trips!
Dec 19, 2022 By Jason Gatewood
Most Japanese say being able to enjoy all four seasons outdoors makes Japan unique. The tourist records set over are in agreement with that statement for sure. Here in Tokyo,...[ Click to read more ]
Winter Fun in Tokyo at Yomiuri Land
Nov 29, 2022 By Michael Stigall
With the famous Disney Resort a relatively short ride from Tokyo Station, it is easy to forget that Tokyo actually has several other wonderful theme parks and attractions worth visiting....[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo’s Christmas Markets
Nov 28, 2022 By Michael Stigall
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Europe right before the holiday season was underway. One upside to this trip was experiencing the Christmas Markets that pop...[ Click to read more ]
The Toy Stores of Tokyo
Nov 28, 2022 By Michael Stigall
With Thanksgiving behind us, we are officially into the Christmas season. For most of us in the Capital with children, it is time to get busy shopping for presents. While...[ Click to read more ]
Buying Holiday Decorations, Wrapping Paper, and Lights in Tokyo
Nov 09, 2022 By Ray Proper
The holidays in Tokyo are a bright and colorful affair! If you are looking for decorations, lights, or other holiday materials, there are a few good sources you should know...[ Click to read more ]
Touring Tokyo on Sharebike
Oct 31, 2022 By Michael Stigall
Bike sharing has been a thing in Tokyo for more than a decade now, but it still feels like a relatively new thing only known and used by the savviest...[ Click to read more ]
The Best Craft Beer in Tokyo
Oct 31, 2022 By Michael Stigall
Japan is known for its four big brands of beer, Asahi, Kirin, Sapporo, and Suntory. They don't have much in the way of flavor or variety. Even when they put...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo’s Bustling Jazz Scene
Oct 31, 2022 By Michael Stigall
Tokyo has had a bustling music scene for a long time now. Sure, most people think of the big J-Pop groups like AKB48 and Exile, but there is a venue...[ Click to read more ]
