Tokyo City

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 ]

Winter Illuminations in 2024

Nov 29, 2024 By Michael Stigall

Christmas Day in Japan is just another working day for the most part.  The most interesting facet of the Christmas and holiday season in Japan is that all traces of...[ Click to read more ]

Halloween in Tokyo 2024

Sep 27, 2024 By Michael Stigall

Halloween is probably one of the greatest examples I can think of when I reflect on how Japan has changed over the last decade or so as well was the...[ 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 ]

The Mobile Suica: The Best Way to Get Around Town

Aug 28, 2024 By Michael Stigall

We’ve talked about IC cards before. There’s Suica. There’s Pasmo. There’s ICOCA. There’s Manaca. So many cards! But the good news is that most of them can be used throughout...[ Click to read more ]

Japanese Cooking Classes in Tokyo in English

Jul 31, 2024 By Michael Stigall

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...[ Click to read more ]

The Best Thai Restaurants in Tokyo

Jul 29, 2024 By Michael Stigall

Japan is rightly lauded for being a nation of amazing food. From sashimi to sushi, from nabe to bashimi, there is so much to taste here. However, wasabe and Taiwan...[ 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 ]

Online Shopping Options In Japan

Jun 26, 2024 By Michael Stigall

You are not going to get complaints from me about living in Japan. I am generally happy here, but still, I prefer to use products and eat foods from my...[ Click to read more ]

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