Tag: life in Japan

  • 10 Spots in and Around Tokyo for Plum Blossom Viewing

    10 Spots in and Around Tokyo for Plum Blossom Viewing

    While cherry blossoms often take the spotlight in late spring, plum blossoms are their lesser-known early blooming cousin you should look out for! Here are some great places to go plum-blossom viewing near Tokyo. https://allabout-japan.com/en/article/11244

  • Mogufull: Products, experiences and donating to a good cause

    Mogufull: Products, experiences and donating to a good cause

    Furusato Nozei can seem confusing, especially if you don’t have a furusato (home town) in Japan. But the process of contributing some of your tax money to a certain region of Japan is open to anyone living in the country, and Mogufull hopes to make that process easier. Learn how they are doing so with…

  • SIZUKU: Music beyond language barriers

    SIZUKU: Music beyond language barriers

    SIZUKU is one of the latest Japanese artists to show us all that music surpasses borders and language barriers. See my interview with her and her producer here: https://metropolisjapan.com/sizuku

  • Tokyo’s Connection to the World Inspires Creativity

    Tokyo’s Connection to the World Inspires Creativity

    Creative director for Design Anthology, Jeremy Smart frequently travels between Haneda Airport and a number of places in the Asia-Pacific. When he manages to stay still in Tokyo, though, he dedicates a lot of his time to the conveniently connected Tokyo neighborhood of Tomigaya in Shibuya City. See my interview and photography with Jeremy Smart…

  • Organic and Earth-Friendly Markets in and Around Tokyo

    Organic and Earth-Friendly Markets in and Around Tokyo

    As the interest in sustainable living grows, so does the number of markets in Japan offering fun ways to achieve that lifestyle. Take a break from the faceless chain supermarkets and shops, and say hello to the local producers who come to sell their products face to face.  See my article with Metropolis here: https://metropolisjapan.com/organic-and-earth-friendly-markets-in-and-around-tokyo

  • Tech and Retro in Tokyo

    Tech and Retro in Tokyo

    For many people, the lasting image of tech in Tokyo is that of robots and sci-fi-level gadgetry. But when news editor Sarah Hilton moved to the city in 2018, it was the contrast between the historic and the conveniently futuristic found in everyday life in Tokyo that she found most fascinating. See my interview and…

  • teamLab Borderless Opens February 9 in New Tokyo Location (2024 Guide)

    teamLab Borderless Opens February 9 in New Tokyo Location (2024 Guide)

    teamLab Borderless reopens on February 9, 2024, in its new location at Azabudai Hills. With the closing of its previous Odaiba location in 2022, this new spot is bigger and better than ever before! See my exploration of the new location with Live Japan here: https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-roppongi/article-a0005466

  • The Community of Sento in Tokyo with Dina Kartit

    The Community of Sento in Tokyo with Dina Kartit

    Dina Kartit’s work in Japan was somewhat fleeting, but that cannot diminish the strong love of sento she formed while she was here. Sento are shared Japanese bathhouses. More casual than onsen (hot spring baths), Kartit found them a wonderful source of relaxation and exploration. See my interview with the former Timeout Tokyo writer here:…

  • Warming words for this chilly season

    Warming words for this chilly season

    Japanese winters can get pretty damn cold, depending on where you are. But there are tons of ways to warm up, like snuggling under a kotatsu (underheated table). To go with those warming ways are a ton of warming words, too. Take a look at how to express that warmth in Japanese in my Japan…

  • 6 Best Student Accommodations in Tokyo

    6 Best Student Accommodations in Tokyo

    In my latest client-sponsored article for Tokyo Cheapo, I explore some of the temporary living options in Tokyo, and why Waseda should be an area for you to consider for your stay. https://tokyocheapo.com/living/student-accommodation-tokyo/ #Sponsored