The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
Slog slog. Get around wet people with big umbrellas we bump and walk in pedestrian holdups chilly. And then, like that longrunning Campbell’s Soup commercial, with the warmth of our hearty bowl of soup, we melt off our outer snowmen, […]
Transportation in Japan is expensive. Rental cars, trains, and busses can often drain your wallet faster than those rotation sushi places we all seem to love. So what is the alternative if you want to travel around Japan but save […]
Meet Lee Reeve: magician, artist and published author. He’s also an award-winning homebrewer and kind of crazy about Yokohama. We caught up with this cheapo for a chat and some insider tips about the best places to visit. How long […]
January and February are the coldest, dreariest months in Tokyo after December finally wrests winter from the hands of fall and delivers it in time for the new year. Here are some events to take your mind off the cold […]
They say that you can find a Chinatown in virtually any country. The Chinese being the largest foreign minority in Japan, and China and Japan having a history that goes a long way back, it’s unsurprising that there are a […]
It’s nearly two weeks into 2016. Did you welcome the New Year the Japanese way—hatsumode (a temple or shrine visit) and all? If it still hasn’t sunk in that it’s already 2016, perhaps you can kick the year off by going […]
Leave stuffed for 1,500 yen or less.
Fresh and local fruit and veg — and cheaper than most supermarkets.
There's a burgeoning contemporary art scene in Yokohama—from former red light districts to residential areas, international & local artists are hard at work.
Tokyo 7 days a week, with the best free picks planned out by us so you don't have to!
A general info guide on women's health in Tokyo. Where to go for English-speaking clinics + what to expect in terms of birth control, Plan B, pregnancy tests, abortions, etc.
Long day exploring? Long night dancing? Seeing the city skyline in the warm glow of a Tokyo sunset or sunrise is an unbeatable way to finish your adventure.
Is it worth the trip to the Yokohama Cup Noodles Museum? We think so! Make your own custom cup of ramen, visit the museum & hit up the noodle bazaar!
Indoor, outdoor and year-round options included.
Set off from Tokyo on a day trip to Yokohama—it's close by, there's plenty to do and it's the perfect day out to suit any budget.
From shopping for Korean skincare to relaxing with a coffee on an Italian piazza, this city has it all.
A spot of wet weather is no reason not to be out and about.
When you hear the word ‘museum’, it’s not not unusual to think of dusty displays and long-winded descriptions, but Tokyo does things differently.
Expect smaller crowds and fewer high-rises obstructing your view than in Tokyo.
Yokohama is a stone’s throw from Tokyo, but aside from catapults, how do you actually get there?
If you happen to find yourself in Yokohama with a few minutes to spare and are a car enthusiast, like me, the Nissan Global Headquarters Gallery is a great place to stop by. The gallery, located only 7 minutes by […]
If Disney isn’t your dream but you love a good theme park then Tokyo will not disappoint - choose from hello kitty rides to record-breaking roller-coasters.