The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
Set in Tokyo in 1999, Tokyo Vice is an antidote to all those cartoonish, over the top depictions of Tokyo, like in the Netflix series Kate, or in the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster Bullet Train. The attention to detail will trigger nostalgia for …
Japan's system of tolled expressways can get you to most places that you want to go, and there's no doubt that they are efficient and well maintained. However, the tolls are amongst the most expensive in the world. Often, the costs of driving …
We're not featherless bipeds for nothing! Put your feet to good use and save money by walking between central stations in Tokyo.
The mostly flat, utilitarian cityscape of Tokyo doesn't lend itself to an abundance of romantic spots, but they do exist! So what is a romantic spot? It's a place of beauty where the scenery and the atmosphere fill your heart with an optimistic …
If you've never owned a car, or it's been a few years since you owned a car, it's easy to forget the many potentials pitfalls with purchasing a second hand vehicle. To help prevent you making an expensive mistake, we've put together some tips …
There are some very good reasons that most Tokyoites don't have cars---primarily great public transport, and really expensive parking. If you're considering buying a car, you may find that the exorbitant costs of parking outweigh the vehicle's …
By now, virtually everyone has heard of akiya banks and Japan's crisis of empty houses caused in part by the declining population. However, there's still a lot of confusion as to exactly what they are, how they operate, and how anyone interested …
Whether it's hitting Honshu's most famous slopes during winter or soaking in the adundance of nature during summer, Hakuba has plenty to offer throughout the entire year. Where is Hakuba? This is not as simple as you might think. The area which …
As a foreign resident of Japan, especially if you live in a big city, you might never own a car or even miss owning one. Trains, planes, buses, bikes and rental cars are all convenient and reasonably priced. Used cars often come with attractive …
For us Japan old-timers it's easy to forget just how confusing Japan's enormous rail system can be. Each of Tokyo's international airports are served by two different lines operated by two different operators that go more or less to the same …
How to order your sushi, pizza and every cuisine in between.
It's not easy finding secondhand ski and snowboard gear in Tokyo, but with a little work, you can snag some great deals! Here's where to look.
You can ride on the world's shortest escalator, visit an arcade or museum, and take a tour of the Ajinomoto Umami Science Square.
The Passive House methodology provides us with ways to reduce energy consumption and make living in our Japanese homes and apartments more comfortable.
Ventilation and COVID-19? Will Japan reach its CO2 emission reduction targets? That and more in our interview with Miwa Mori of Passive House Japan.
An interview with Matt Ketchum, co-founder of Akiya & Inaka — a consultancy that guides you through the akiya (vacant homes in Japan) purchasing process.
Handwritten signature? Too mainstream.
International travel is on the horizon with talk of a Japan vaccine passport for travelers. Here's what we know so far on what that'll look like.
Leaving Japan? Here is a list of COVID test centers in Tokyo that issue fit to fly certificates to present at airport check-in.
Exclusive rooftop cherry blossom viewing, anyone?
Tucked away in little-known corners and against Tokyo Tower views.
Tokyo's had its fair share of dark times. [Content warning: Article covers themes of violence, torture, and death.]
Where to view the Diamond Fuji phenomenon, which occurs when the rising or setting sun aligns with the peak of Mt. Fuji.
