The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
My first experience with an actual kofun was rather awkward: I had spent a very tiring and extremely hot day at Zojoji …
The Japanese magazine Metro Walker recently ran an article explaining how readers could “climb four mountains” in Tokyo …
There is not much greenery in Tokyo, but with parks such as Shinjuku Gyoen, Yoyogi and Ueno, picnic lovers can’t …
This post by Glen Young was originally published on Tokyo Weekender. A long-time getaway for Tokyo’s upper classes, the …
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, we’ve got two free fests that are sure to concoct a smile on your …
They say that you can find a Chinatown in virtually any country. The Chinese being the largest foreign minority in …
Transportation fees in Japan can be a killer, but that shouldn’t be stopping us from exploring this amazing country. If …
Following on from my last article about hiking the Koburi pass, I have another easy Saitama hike for you outdoor …
Is Disneyland too kiddie for you? Does it not have enough thrillng rides? If you answered “yes” to either …
This article is brought to you by the solo-grillin’ mountain folk over at Tokyo Desu. Japanese outdoor goods …
Many people who want to go hiking near Tokyo usually end up at one of a handful of rather popular (busy) hiking spots, …
Look around you in Tokyo, and it’s easy to see that people are nuts about animals. Whether struttin’ around in …
You don’t have to go all the way to Wakayama Prefecture’s Mt. Kōya or Kumano Kodō to make a pilgrimage to a …
If you happen to be hanging around Hamamatsuchō Station (JR Yamanote, Keihin-Tohoku lines) on a summer Friday evening, …
The Imperial Palace Bike Ride is a great Sunday activity, especially if you have kids. The city of Tokyo has bikes at …
So you’ve finally summoned up all your courage and asked out that cute coworker, you know, the shy one that is …
Mount Tsukuba is a gorgeous double peaked mountain in the Ibaraki Prefecture. At only 877 meters tall, Tsukuba-san is a …
The Showa Memorial Park, also known simply as Tachikawa Park, is a family favorite in Tachikawa – just off the Chuo …
If there is one thing I can say I have learned to love while living in Japan, it’s walking. I used to hate walking. If …
Continuing on my culture hopping articles, I wanted to bring attention to a museum that I don’t think a lot of people …
If you’ve ever taken the Keiyo line from Maihama station after a day out at Disney, you may recall having passed …
Tokyo is wonderful. However, sometimes you just want to get away from all the towering skyscrapers and the modern …
Early Sunday evening and the park is a combination of world’s fair, open air auditorium-slash-casting couch, tourist …
Tokyo is a city almost completely devoid of green, an in particular lush green grass. Where there is grass of any …