If you’ve ever felt irritated around this part of Tokyo, this might be the reason why.  The area around Shibuya Station is one of the busiest places in all of Tokyo, and... Read more »

When you support these cool grandparents, you’ll get a lot in return too. There are plenty of green tea stores vying for your attention in Japan, but right now there’s one that... Read more »

We pit the convenience store challenger against Tokyo’s favorite maker of Japan’s beloved octopus dumplings. Takoyaki (octopus dumplings) are one of Japan’s best kinds of street food. Now, though, there’s an alternative... Read more »

Looking for international summer schools in Japan? The country offers a wide range of programs that combine academic learning with hands-on activities, giving students a chance to build skills in an English-speaking... Read more »

Tokyo, Japan – 30 April, 2019: Metro train offer women only passengers car in Tokyo. Only women can use this car with pink sign. Tokyo’s trains are among the safest and most... Read more »

A Japanese diner shares their take on the kaisendon restaurant that’s exploded in popularity amongst overseas tourists. If you’re curious to explore Japan’s seafood scene beyond sushi and sashimi, you may have... Read more »

Business-formal tradition melts away in modern-temperature Tokyo. For a very long time, the baseline attitude in Japan has been that if you’re working in an office, you should be wearing formal business... Read more »

An even more convenient way to get ice cream.  Whenever someone from overseas raves about Japanese convenience stores, they’re usually talking about the big three – 7-Eleven, Family Mart, and Lawson. ▼... Read more »

Priest enlightened himself of the burdens incurred when paying for insurance. I think most of us view Buddhist priests as centered people who aren’t swayed by the materialistic temptations that cause some... Read more »