Weekend Activities

Family Winter Sports Guide to Tokyo

Dec 25, 2024 By Michael Stigall

Besides skiing and snowboarding, there are a variety of family  friendly options to get outside and active this winter.  From ice skating to “snow rafting” and even a snow tractor adventure...[ Click to read more ]

Skiing in Kanto: Day and Weekend Trips!

Dec 25, 2024 By Michael Stigall

Watch the news and you’ll see that skiing here in Japan is going through a boom period. Some slopes in places such as the Japan Alps and Hokkaido are absolutely...[ Click to read more ]

Christmas Markets in Tokyo and Yokohama

Nov 29, 2024 By Michael Stigall

This year went by quick. It seemed like only yesterday that summer would never end and now, all of a sudden, it is time for the holidays. Or maybe autumn...[ Click to read more ]

Tokyo Game Show 2024

Sep 27, 2024 By Michael Stigall

The Tokyo Game Show is an annual trade show for video game developers held at Makuhari Messe Convention Centerjust outside Tokyo. First held in 1996, the Tokyo Game Show is among the world’s biggest...[ Click to read more ]

Beating the Heat at Tokyo’s Waterparks

Aug 28, 2024 By Michael Stigall

According to the latest weather reports, us Tokyo residents will be experiencing high temperatures until October. While we are basically at the zenith of heat in August, it is still...[ Click to read more ]

Learn All About Tokyo’s Most Famous Artist at the Sumida Hokusai Museum

Aug 28, 2024 By Michael Stigall

It sometimes can be a bit surprising  to learn that at one point in time the busiest parts of Tokyo weren’t the bustling areas of Shinjuku and Shibuya but were...[ Click to read more ]

Summer Beer Gardens in Tokyo 2024

Jul 29, 2024 By Michael Stigall

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

Tokyo Oktoberfest 2024

Apr 30, 2024 By Michael Stigall

We've said it before, and we'll say it again: Japan loves beer. So it's no surprise there's an Oktoberfest festival happening somewhere at any point in the year. For Golden...[ Click to read more ]

Records Shops in Tokyo

Mar 26, 2024 By Michael Stigall

Did you know that April 21st is Record Store Day? Sure, the modern music industry is well and truly established in the digital world, but record stores still cling on...[ Click to read more ]

Volunteering in the Tokyo Area

Sep 27, 2023 By Michael Stigall

When living in a new country, offering your free time to help the local community can be a great thing. One such way is volunteering for a nonprofit organization (NPO)....[ Click to read more ]