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- Tokyo by Bus
- April 30th, 2010Category: Travel
- Have you ever watched a bus full of tourists roll by as you walked down a sunny street in a famous city? If you did, perhaps you paused for a moment, wondering what could have possessed such a crowd to willingly get on board, sequestering themselves behind tinted ... » Continue Reading
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- Shichirinya
- April 12th, 2010Category: Uncategorized
- Azabu-juban's Shichirinya serves some of the best meat you will ever taste in your entire life, which is even more remarkable considering that the customers do most of the cooking themselves. A shichirin (七輪) is a small charcoal stove that is designed with convenie ... » Continue Reading
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- Feeling French in Japan
- March 29th, 2010Category: Uncategorized
- One of the things I have always admired about the Japanese is their undying love for all things French. Not since the time when I lived there in my youth have I been able to count on such an abundance of baguettes, profiteroles, crepes and accessories emblazoned wit ... » Continue Reading
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- Recycling in Japan
- March 19th, 2010Category: Uncategorized
- Making the most of a temporary space in Japan Many foreigners who arrive in Japan do not have a long term plan. They might acknowledge the possibility of staying for a while, but are equally likely to return to their native countries after a year or two. As a result, ... » Continue Reading
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- Obuse, Japan: Hokusai’s home away from hometown
- March 12th, 2010Category: Travel
- Obuse is a peaceful town whose quaint country beauty is enhanced by abundant orchards and sweeping views of distant mountaintops. Known for its idyllic setting and artistic sensibility, this tiny geographical gem is only a half hour train ride away from Nagano City. ... » Continue Reading
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- Free Stuff in Japan!
- February 9th, 2010Category: Uncategorized
- Japan may be famous for its superior customer service, but many foreigners are pleasantly surprised when they discover another, equally fascinating aspect of the country's commercial culture. When it comes to promotional gifts, the Japanese just might be the most gen ... » Continue Reading
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- 30 something: Diversity in the Japanese diet
- February 4th, 2010Category: Uncategorized
- Are you eating enough? As the vast majority of modern society worries about eating too much, such a question may seem a bit strange. Though quantity is rarely a problem for people in most developed nations, when it comes to quality, some of your favorite meals may be ... » Continue Reading
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- On Your Mark! – The Great Japanese Stamp Rally
- January 27th, 2010Category: Culture
- Perhaps you have noticed the abundance of rubber stamps lurking in random places all across Japan. From the shadowy corners of famous train stations to the celebrated entryways of national monuments, there is usually a special, rubberized carving provided for the comm ... » Continue Reading
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- A bagel and a cup of collagen to go, please – Japanese Beauty Trends
- January 15th, 2010Category: Uncategorized
- A Japanese beauty trend involving the consumption of copious amounts of collagen laden food has been gaining fame abroad. Both the New York Times and the Daily Telegraph of London ran stories on the concept this month, exploring its merits and citing Japan's famous ... » Continue Reading
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- Scents and Sensibility: Perfume in Japan
- December 16th, 2009Category: Uncategorized
- The transition from English speaker to pseudo Japanese happens so quickly that newcomers to Japan find themselves woefully unprepared, both personally and professionally. Those hoping to make a positive first impression upon arrival would be well advised to espou ... » Continue Reading
