The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
Hotel Okura is no more! The last chance to see it with your own eyes has gone, but do enjoy the photos we have archived …
They say that you can find a Chinatown in virtually any country. The Chinese being the largest foreign minority in …
You won’t see samurai with topknots, silk kimono and razor-sharp katana: for these you’d either need to travel back 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 …
With spring giving way to summer, expect hotter, more humid weather. Summer in Japan also usually begins with tsuyu, or …
Nothing beats a crisp lager on a hot, steamy day. For just an hour and a half of your time, you can enjoy a paid …
This article is brought to you by the solo-grillin’ mountain folk over at Tokyo Desu. Japanese outdoor goods …
So, you’ve got a long layover in Narita Airport? Maybe you even have to stay overnight waiting for an early …
Why opt for a cheapo night of conbini beers and conversation when you can have a frenetic night of fun, music and …
Few would argue that—together with geisha, Mt. Fuji and cherry trees—samurai (well, and ninja) are the longest-lasting …
If you’re into tasty food, locally brewed beer and sake (alcohol made from fermented rice), and blues music, then look …
Everyone’s heard about Tokyo’s big gardens—the Kiyosumi Teien in Fukagawa, the Hamarikyu near Sumida River in Chuo …
Warmer days are coming, which also means that hanami season will be upon us soon. Hanami being the must-do activity in …
Many people who want to go hiking near Tokyo usually end up at one of a handful of rather popular (busy) hiking spots, …
Sadly, Jakotsuyu is permanently closed. I admit it: (a) I’m biased towards the Jakotsuyu Sento because it’s the closest …
Look around you in Tokyo, and it’s easy to see that people are nuts about animals. Whether struttin’ around in …
Who needs a camera in this day and age, right? Weeeeell sort of: there are still some things that normal cameras (you …
Quick! Name an amusement park in Japan. Tokyo Disney Resort and Universal Studios Japan (USJ) will probably come to …
This post was originally published on Japan Trends. Fancy a spot of Kabuki before you step onto a plane? Yes, if you …
Akihabara is largely known for two things: electronics and being an otaku haven, though nowadays, the electronics seem …
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, like us, you’re a fan of all things green tea, your time in Japan won’t be complete without a glimpse …