Tokyo's autumn season is one of the nicest times to visit, as the weather is mild and the nature - beautiful. As the city's gardens, parks, and forests burst into colours of red, orange, and yellow, people make the most...
One of Japan's biggest delights are their many hot springs (onsen), found up and down the country, each with its own attributes like being good for the skin, healing or simply relaxing. There are public pools, private pools and even...
Sake, Japan's traditional rice wine, has been an integral part of Japanese culture for centuries, and believe it or not, Tokyo offers a multitude of places where you can experience authentic sake tasting. This blog will introduce the best places...
Are you planning your family trip to Japan but overwhelmed with all of the options for hotels? Tokyo is a big place, and trying to decide where to stay when you have kids can be a difficult task. This article...
Summer is upon us and it's already far too hot to brave the concrete-heavy Tokyo streets. What better way to cool off than to head to the beach? While Tokyo doesn't have any very good beaches of its own, there...
We introduce you to Yoshiwara, a former geisha and red-light district of Tokyo. If you would like to learn more about Tokyo's Yoshiwara red-light district, we offer a tour where you can explore the remnants of Yoshiwara's red-light district, as...
Travelling around Japan and seeing all the Japanese women resplendent in their kimonos, I had always wanted to try wearing one myself. Being 6ft tall however, I did not think that it would be possible, as kimonos are designed to...
In mid-April it is the perfect time to see rainbow fields of tulips growing near Tokyo. There are several popular locations, such as Showa Kinen Park in Tachikawa, or the windmill in Sakura City, Chiba. Last weekend we went to...
From mid-April to mid-May wisteria flowers will be in bloom in Japan. Although not as famous as cherry blossoms, wisteria creates stunning tunnels of purple and white and emits a wonderful scent. Here are some of the best places near...
The Yanaka area of Tokyo is a hidden delight. It spans the area between Nippori and Ueno Stations, so is very central, however it feels like another world compared to the noisy metropolis of Shinjuku or Shibuya. You should definitely...
Tokyo is a vibrant city with hundreds of things to do. When it rains however, it's not the best place to be. Tiny apartments mean that staying home can be a frustrating option when you have active kids in the...
We are entering into Golden Week, one of three week-long holidays in Japan. But everything is closed - shops, museums, play centers, amusement parks and more. What's more, the government advises us not to travel outside our prefecture. So what...
As cherry blossom season draws nearer, one might notice many "where to see sakura" articles popping up. Many of them seem to list the same places, and these are the busiest places of all. Here are some alternative spots where...
A vacation in the snow would be lovely, but we don't always have that much time. Fear not however - there are many places that are easily reached from Tokyo that you can visit over one to two days. This...
This Winter is said to be a particularly cold, icy and snowy one. The nights will be long, the trees bare and the days chilly, so we will all be dreaming of Spring and the cherry blossoms that come with...
This year the open-air has become even more appealing, with people choosing to stay away from packed and poorly ventilated indoor venues in favour of the great outdoors. If you have time on your vacation and want to take your...
We all know that Japan is famous for its fall hues, those beautiful orange, red and yellow maple leaves peppering the country from October to December. Did you know that Japan also has many flowers that bloom in the Autumn...
These days more than ever, we prefer to dine outdoors in the fresh air rather than risk dining in a cramped space filled with other people. However Europe this is not - in Tokyo it can be difficult to find...
