In the Shadows of Tokyo Skytree: An Area Guide The world’s second tallest man-made structure, Tokyo Skytree, dominates the Oshiage neighborhood. But take the…
Tokyo Architecture: 5 Famous Japanese Architects’ Buildings to Visit Architecture in Japan, and Tokyo architecture in particular, has always been shaped by an intersection…
Tokyo Coffee Shop Mia Mia Fosters a Sense of Community During the Pandemic Danish-French Impressionist Camille Pissarro once wrote, “Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble…
What’s New in Yokohama This Month: February 2021 As we enter the second month of 2021, Japan’s second largest city is having second…
What’s New in Ginza This Month: January 2021 The Tokyo Metropolitan area’s state of emergency may have affected day to day proceedings in…
What’s New in Odaiba this Season: January & February 2021 While another state of emergency means that many large events are canceled or postponed, Odaiba…
Chasing Olympic Dreams in Ariake 2020 should have been a celebratory year for Ariake, one of the islands of reclaimed land…
Tokyo Area Guide: The Changing Face of Ikebukuro The name Ikebukuro no doubt conjures up many images in the mind of Tokyoites. The…
Kamata: Tokyo’s Multi-Ethnic Shitamachi This is a two-part article covering Kamata’s shitamachi roots and recent evolution into a multi-ethnic…
Feel the Passage of Time in Kagurazaka Developed along the outer moat of Edo Castle, Kagurazaka has a long history as an…
Takanawa Area Guide: Tokyo’s Future Global Business Hub is A Tranquil Neighborhood Slotting in between Tamachi and Shinagawa, the Takanawa area is set to see a lot…
The 6 Best Kichijoji Coffee Shops As Recommended by Locals Never settle for mediocre coffee. It may be harder to get that perfectly crafted caffeine…
Shibuya’s New-Look Miyashita Park Offers a Glimpse at Tokyo’s Future Joining the city makeover with giants like Shibuya Stream and Scramble Square, the new-and-improved Miyashita…
Kita-Senju Area Guide: Culture, Cuisine and Skateboarding Bordered by the Arakawa and Sumida rivers, Kita-Senju has long been a popular stepping off…
Kawasaki Area Guide: Cross the Tama River to Kanagawa’s Industrial City Located only a short train ride away from Tokyo-Haneda airport, the residential and commercial area…
