Tokyo Metropolis

Tokyo’s Jazz Scene

Aug 30, 2017 By Bert Wishart

When you think of music in Japan it is hard to get past the impression of super-cutesy J-Pop idols, adorably non-threatening ever-expanding boy bands, and the bright preposterous-ness of the gravity-defying-haired...[ Click to read more ]

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Tokyo’s Alternative, and More Interesting, Beer Gardens

Aug 24, 2017 By Bert Wishart

[caption id="attachment_33163" align="aligncenter" width="650"] Summer Nights at Yoyogi Village Beer Terrace[/caption] It could be argued (by me at least) that one of the greatest things on Earth is sitting outside...[ Click to read more ]

Experience a Taste of Traditional Japan at a Tokyo Ryokan Guesthouses

Jul 18, 2017 By Bert Wishart

Sometimes, when living in the capital, it can be easy to get wrapped up in the cosmopolitan atmosphere of globalization. Of course there are neon kanji signs flashing wherever you...[ Click to read more ]

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English Language Yoga Classes in Tokyo

Jun 29, 2017 By Bert Wishart

With its combination of strength, stamina and flexibility, there are very few forms of exercise that gets your body into peak physical fitness like yoga. Having originated in India, the...[ Click to read more ]

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Sanno Matsuri, One of Tokyo’s Three Most Important Festivals

May 30, 2017 By Bert Wishart

When it comes to festivals (matsuri), nothing can quite beat Japan in the summer. Pretty much every town and city will have one, and Tokyo, being the cultural (and pretty...[ Click to read more ]

Water Delivery Service in Tokyo

May 19, 2017 By

  The following is a list of companies, which deliver mineral water and offer services in English. Crystal Clear Waters http://ccwaters.jp/en/ mail-e@ccwaters.jp 0120-61-4711(9:00-17:30 Weekdays) Tree trial Rental water server fees:...[ Click to read more ]

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Dog Trainers near Tokyo 

May 19, 2017 By

The following is a list of dog trainers, who can visit your place and can offer services in English. Bark Busters Japan The dog training techniques created by Sylvia &...[ Click to read more ]

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Summer Nights With Tokyo’s Magical Fireflies

May 19, 2017 By Bert Wishart

There are four key ways that you can tell that summer on its way in Japan. The top three are obvious: the convenience stores replacing nikuman with cold ramen; cool biz mercifully...[ Click to read more ]

Museum of Yebisu Beer, Tokyo

May 12, 2017 By Bert Wishart

  In 1887, the Japan Beer Brewery Company cleared an area of farmland in order to build a brewery where they would make, using German methods, their new premium beer,...[ Click to read more ]

Feeling Crafty – The Top Craft Beer Pubs in Tokyo

May 08, 2017 By Bert Wishart

While Asahi and Kirin beers are world renowned, it could be argued that, along with Sapporo, they do not have the most exciting tastes. As such, expats often have somewhat...[ Click to read more ]