Celebrate New Year’s in Japan Like a Local
Every New Year season in Japan, you will hear people say “akemashite omedeto gozaimasu” (明けましておめでとうございます, literally, opening congratulations). It’s a mouthful to say, but thankfully...
By Ai Faithy Perez
December 30, 2015 |
Art & Culture, Lifestyle
Tokyo’s Top Five Cafes for Book Lovers
Sometimes nothing can replace the luxury of spending an afternoon in the company of a good book and a freshly brewed cup of coffee. Luckily,...
By Alexandra Hongo
December 28, 2015 |
Food & Drink
The Top Five Winter Shoe Trends of 2015
With the cold season starting a little later in Japan than other parts of the world, many of us may still be looking for the...
By Linda Haberberger
December 25, 2015 |
Fashion
Healthy Food and Free Play at Organic Cafe Lulu
Located just a three-minute walk from Kiba station on the Tozai line, Organic Cafe Lulu is what the Japanese call an "oyako" cafe, meaning it...
By Harumi Gondo
December 24, 2015 |
Families, Food & Drink
Izumo, the Land of the Gods
In addition to the castle town of Matsue, the San’in region is home to many of Japan’s founding myths. Shimane Prefecture, in particular, has a...
By Suzanne Bhagan
December 24, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Shopping at Setagaya Boroichi, Tokyo’s Largest Flea Market
Shopping at posh department stores in Tokyo certainly has its cool vibe, but if you’re in search of something old and gold that won’t cost...
By Alexandra Hongo
December 23, 2015 |
Lifestyle
Work up a Sweat at Bion Hot Yoga Studio
With the deep of winter fast approaching, staying warm is undoubtedly on top of everyone's list and if you're a yoga fan, you can't go...
By Bonnie Waycott
December 22, 2015 |
Health & Beauty
Le Pain Quotidien: A Taste of Belgium in Tokyo
On the first floor of Tokyo's Opera City is a delightful classy establishment perfect for those wanting to eat something light before or after concerts...
By Bonnie Waycott
December 21, 2015 |
Food & Drink
Easy Tips for Traveling in Style and Comfort
For many people, the end-of-year and new-year season signifies more than just sparkly lights, festive decorations, family functions, gift shopping, and insane amounts of food....
By Kelly Wetherille
December 18, 2015 |
Fashion
Using Entertainment to Teach English to Kids in Japan
If you are a parent in Japan who wants your child to grow up with a global understanding and the ability to converse in English,...
By Harumi Gondo
December 17, 2015 |
Families