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 ]
Koyo, or Fall Colors in Tokyo
Oct 16, 2022 By Jason Gatewood
One great thing about Japan is that all four seasons' splendor can be appreciated wherever you live. And this heightened awareness of seasonal beauty is complemented nicely by Japan's plentiful...[ Click to read more ]
Thanksgiving in Tokyo
Oct 12, 2022 By Jason Gatewood
Let's face it: Thanksgiving is purely a North American holiday, meaning we shouldn't expect much fanfare here in Tokyo on the fourth Thursday of November. In most parts of Japan,...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo’s Whisky Bars
Sep 28, 2022 By Michael Stigall
When it comes to alcohol and Japan, the first thing to come to mind for the longest time was sake. While the traditionally fermented rice wine holds a special place...[ Click to read more ]
The Tokyo Metro Museum
Sep 28, 2022 By Michael Stigall
One great thing about living in Tokyo is the trains and subways that crisscross the megalopolis. Most of us use the subway for commuting and getting around almost daily. That...[ Click to read more ]
