July 2nd
Eating with the Season: 12 Japanese Summer Foods to Try
Japanese summer foods are tasty, refreshing, light—and sometimes you have to catch it yourself! Read on for the season's […]
Blog Archives
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July 1st
August 2019: 5 Tokyo Events Not to Miss
A round-up of the top August events, including traditional Japanese festivals, a huge samba party in the streets and more!
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July 1st
The Yokohama Summer Fireworks Guide
Expect smaller crowds and fewer high-rises obstructing your view than in Tokyo.
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July 1st
The Tokyo Summer Fireworks Guide
Get your yukata and picnic basket ready—here's our guide to festivals both big and small!
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July 1st
Guide to Surviving the Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival
Enjoy Tokyo's biggest fireworks festival without breaking a sweat or wrecking your budget.
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June 25th
Which Japan Rail Pass to Choose
Let's break down the best options for your travels.
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June 24th
Episode 6: Gaming the System
The podcast team sits down with Mike Sheetal from Playbrain to talk video games, music, elaborate marketing hijinks and […]
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June 24th
8 Reasonably Priced Camping Spots (Super) Close to Tokyo
You don't even need to leave Tokyo's borders to get to most of them.
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June 22nd
Top Five Yoyogi Park Summer Festivals
Yoyogi Square in the expansive Yoyogi Park is a sure-fire place to find cultural festivals, amazing performances and new […]
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June 21st
Tsukiji Fish Market: A Guide for Visitors
Here's why Tsukiji should still be on your itinerary.
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June 18th
Tokyo to Okinawa: Getting to the Islands
Looking to explore the sun-kissed islands of southern Japan? Here's how to get yourself down to paradise.
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June 17th
Todoroki Valley: Tokyo’s Secret Escape
Todoroki Valley is only a 20-minute train ride from Shibuya. With bamboo trees, secret shrines and the sounds of the […]
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June 15th
Tokyo to Mount Fuji: Getting There and Back
Planning a trip to Fuji-San? Here are the cheapest, fastest and easiest ways of getting there from Tokyo.
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June 15th
Getting from Tokyo to Fuji Rock: Your Transport Options
Plan ahead so you don't miss any of the music action.
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Mount Fuji: How to Climb Japan’s Most Famous Mountain
Trails open in early July. Are you ready?
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June 13th
Sleeping in Fuji’s Shadow: Accommodation from Hostels to Hotels
How and where to spend a night or two near the national icon.
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Festival of Lights: Top 6 Firefly Nights Around Tokyo
Fireflies mark the unofficial start to summertime in Tokyo—here's where you can see this natural phenomenon.
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June 10th
Episode 5: Coding Out of the Cave
The podcast team sits down with Yan and Kani of Code Chrysalis to talk coding, Arabic and everything that's wrong with […]
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June 5th
A Winner Every Time: Eating, Drinking and Testing Your Luck at Kushikatsu Tanaka
Looking to get your junk food on in Tokyo? Don’t fancy a giant bowl of rice with that pork cutlet? Enter the humble […]
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June 4th
Toyosu Fish Market: Everything You Need to Know
Here's how to experience the new Tokyo fish market, including the tuna auction.
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May 31st
How Much to Budget for Fuji Rock, Summer Sonic and Other Summer Music Festivals
Get ready to rock with our guide to maxing out the fun and minimizing the expenses.
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May 30th
The 5-Step Guide to Being Vegetarian/Vegan in Tokyo
Being a vegan or vegetarian in Tokyo can be challenging. But we've got a 5-step guide to make it easier on those with […]
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May 29th
Code Chrysalis: Reinventing Coding in Tokyo
Move to Tokyo, become a coding czar and change your life forever—it’s a pie-in-the-sky dream, right? Not when you put […]
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May 28th
July 2019: 5 Tokyo Events Not to Miss
A list of some free or affordable Tokyo events worth attending in July 2019!