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Masako Minaguchi: ‘Gelato is full of possibilities’
After working at a construction company that dealt with long-term projects, Masako Minaguchi, 55, realized she wanted to focus on the joy of the here and now. Last June, she opened Gelato MinNa, a gelato shop near Mejiro Station that serves seasonally changing flavors alongside creative alcoholic concoctions. Read my Japan Times interview with the…
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Suigian: Where Traditional Japanese Dance and Music Meet Elegant Cocktails
I was recently invited to spend an evening at Suigian, an elegant bar and restaurant in Nihonbashi. What stands out about this establishment is that they have a large stage in the centre of the room, where Noh and other traditional performances take place. If you’re interested in an elegant evening mixed with traditional Japanese…
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Hidden Heroines with Marissa Moss
Popular author and illustrator, Marissa Moss, was recently in Japan for a number of events, including a talk at the Tokyo American Club. I had the opportunity to interview her for the club’s magazine, InTouch. She was a pleasure to talk to, and it was very interesting to learn about her inspiration and what led…
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Amelia Hiorns Talks Bears
In the summer resort town of Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, you’ll find Amelia Hiorns, 28, looking after the local bears at the Picchio Wildlife Research Center. She’s a fascinating woman and a good friend of mine, and it was very insightful to interview her about the role, and hear her thoughts on everything going on in…
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Tokyo Summer 2024: Snooze with Snorlax in a Pokémon Sleep Suite!
What? Pokémon Sleep is evolving! The cozy phone app has taken things to the next level with adorable Pokémon Sleep rooms and food at Grand Hyatt Tokyo. Find out what to expect on Live Japan here:https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-roppongi/article-a0005488/
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Press Release: The Royal Park Hotel Ginza 6-chome
Mitsubishi Estate Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd. opened its third hotel in Tokyo’s famous Ginza district on Thursday, May 30th, 2024. While the area is known for its upmarket shopping and dining, the new hotel offers a friendly and convenient place to stay where guests can immerse themselves in deeper aspects of Ginza culture. Read…
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Dust off your tidying vocabulary with a refreshing spring clean
“Spring cleaning”, or a big clean in the spring, is not actually all that common in Japan. The main time for 大掃除 (ōsōji, a big clean) is around New Year. But if you want a hand from someone, knowing how to explain the tasks is essential! Clean up your Japanese with my language article on…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Cuisine
If you’re visiting Tokyo soon and want to know all the must-eats, here’s a guide to all the fan favourites!(This article was sponsored by an external client of Tokyo Weekender): https://www.tokyoweekender.com/tw-collabs/a-beginners-guide-to-japanese-cuisine
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Defining Elegance with Yumi Katsura
Yumi Katsura’s fascination with dresses started at a young age, and sparked a lifelong passion for creating designs that are at the forefront of elegance. Now 93, Katsura reflects on her experiences in the fashion industry, and shares advice on finding the right path to success. I interviewed the iconic wedding dress designer for InTouch…
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Tokyo International Beauty Salon for Everyone
Taking off your shoes and walking into PBE Tokyo is not your typical city salon experience. This is a salon that covers massages, tattoos, hair braiding, nails, and more, all with international customers in mind. See what to expect at the Tokyo International Beauty Salon: https://metropolisjapan.com/international-salon-tokyo
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Cassandra Lord - Japan Content Creator 